Ethernet doesnt have a valid ip configuration?!

Nayngnottz94 · 14 Jan 2020 at 23:37

I’ve just moved house, i cant connect what so ever now,

i had this issue a few times before even in my old house but a wuick unplug of the BT connectors fixed this instantly, now to no avail, help please, ive got a good gaming pc, but i may have to sell if i cant use it as itll just be wasting away, cheerz

lee32uk · 14 Jan 2020 at 23:44

Hi

Not really my area of knowledge, but the link below might help. Also there is a dedicated forum for Networking and Internet connectivity. You can click on 'report' post and ask a mod to move the thread if you want.

https://whatsabyte.com/windows/fix-ethernet-doesnt-have-a-valid-ip-configuration-error-in-windows/

Network/Internet section:

https://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forums/networks-internet-connectivity.6/

bremen1874 · 15 Jan 2020 at 00:05

Nayngnottz94 said:
BT connectors

Are these Powerline adapters (networking via the mains wiring)? If they are they may just not like the wiring in the new house.

For testing try a direct connection with a cable and see if that fixes it.

Desert Skies · 16 Jan 2020 at 03:22

I am going to try my best to help. I study networking so maybe I can help.

Now, I need to understand a few things; is this wireless or connected? When you say Ethernet I am assuming you mean a physical cable that goes from your computer into the modem; is this correct?

Also I am not sure what you mean by the ethernet doesn't have a valid ip configuration; can you explain that a little more?

bremen1874 · 16 Jan 2020 at 11:16

Desert Skies said:
doesn't have a valid ip configuration

It's the standard message you'll receive if the computer can't see a DHCP server and ends up with an autoconfigured IP (169.254.n.n).

OP needs to fix the connectivity issue (presumably Powerline adapters not connecting).

Deleted member 77746 · 16 Jan 2020 at 20:13

You don't sell your PC just because you can't get a valid IP address. You need to explain more about your current network setup.

Have you reset your router?
Tried a new cable?
Reset your network adaptors?

Is there anything else you have tried?

bledd · 16 Jan 2020 at 20:32

Tell us about your network setup.

If you're using Powerline adaptors, that's why you're getting this issue. Either use wireless or run a cable from your PC to the router.

Semple · 17 Jan 2020 at 11:16

bremen1874 said:
It's the standard message you'll receive if the computer can't see a DHCP server and ends up with an autoconfigured IP (169.254.n.n).

OP needs to fix the connectivity issue (presumably Powerline adapters not connecting).

This really, would also be worth validating that you or someone hasn't put in a static IP.

Either way seems a bit extreme to be saying you're going to sell your PC because of a networking issue. Network issues happen all the time when hardware has a bit of a hiccup, it's just one of those things of owning PC hardware.