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? asked in Computers & InternetComputer Networking · 1 decade ago

ERROR: Invalid ip address, error renewing ip address. The semaphore timeout period has expired.?

Have a desktop connected to my cable modem. All works fine. If I move connection cable to a new laptop with Win XP Pro, I get this error.

ERROR: Invalid ip address, error renewing ip address. The semaphore timeout period has expired.

No matter what I do, I can't get it to properly obtain an IP address. Have tried basic IPCONFIG commands, power cycling cable modem, etc. If I switch back to desktop, everything works fine again. Cable company is not doing any MAC filtering. Can plug other machines into connection and work fine. Only this laptop not working. Same laptop does work on friends internet connection.

Help please. Thanks!

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  • Slick
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Check out this article for some troubleshooting options..

    Good luck

    Source(s): http://support.microsoft.com/kb/325487
  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Hey there, If your roommate is able to connect with the same connection (ethernet) then it isn't a problem with the connection. It is most likely something computer related. Usually when it gives you the "limited or no connectivity" error, it means you fat-fingered the WEP key. To fix this just delete the network from your computer and re-join and enter the WEP one character at a time.

  • princessil0523
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    try cloning your MAC address.

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