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unavailable resources, such as no access to the Internet or e-mail. Look at

connectivity issues or configuration problems, such as DNS discussed here,

for a correct answer.

Limited Connectivity

Limited connectivity points to a DHCP problem, assuming you’re connected

to a DHCP server. Run ipconfig and see if you have an APIPA address:

Uh-oh! No DHCP server! If your router is your DHCP server, try

restarting the router. If you know the Network ID for your network and the IP

address for your default gateway (something you should know—it’s your

network!), try setting up your NIC statically.

Local Connectivity

Local connectivity means you can access network resources but not the

Internet. First, this is a classic symptom of a downed DHCP server since all

the systems in the local network will have APIPA/link local addresses.

However, you might also have a problem with your router. You need to ping

the default gateway; if that’s successful, ping the other port (the WAN port)

on your router. The only way to determine the IP address of the other port on

your router is to access the router’s configuration Web page and find it (see

Figure 21-54). Every router is different—good luck!

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