CRAIGFIN

I've done a search online to try to fix my current problem but to no avail. I've also listed this snag on a PC forum but I know scoobynet has plenty of PC / IT experts and thought it would be worth a punt on here as well.

I'm in the process of switching my ISP from Pipex to Tiscali. I'm almost there but for some reason I have problems with the Microsoft Loopback Adapter. I've looked at my Network Connections and my Microsoft Loopback Adapter is displaying the message "Limited or no connectivity" which it never showed with Pipex. I've tried reinstalling it as per the numerous online instructions but to no avail.

Does anybody know how I can get it working again. I've set up the Tiscali connection manually and I'm using a Netgear WiFi router with XP Pro.

Any help appreciated,

Craig.

scoobz72

have you tried renewing the IP. There is a chance you could be on the wrong range
EG 192.168.0.1 for old settings, 192.168.1.1 for new settings. Go to CMD prompt, ipconfig /release then ipconfig /renew should renew it for you providing your router is set up for DHCP.

scoobz72

if the IP is 169.254.xxx.xxx then its an IP range error.

CRAIGFIN

scoobz72,

I tried inputting the above at the CMD prompt but got the following...

"Error: unrecognized or incomplete command line"


Can you confirm that your line above should be inputted verbatim as below..

ipconfig /release then ipconfig /renew



Cheers,

Craig.

scoobz72

ipconfig<spacebar>/xxxxxx

no space after /

Yes release then renew.

ChrisB

How come the Loopback Adapter is installed?

AFAIK, that's just there for testing when you don't have a proper network card installed.

If you're using cabled network, do you have a connection called Local Area Connection (or very similar) in your Network Connections section?

CRAIGFIN

To be honest Chris, I'm not entirely sure if I do need it. It came up as connected before when I was with Pipex. Its says "limited or no connectivity" with Tiscali. My PS3 is connected via its WiFi connection and seems to be working okay. The internet connection is fine. I still can't get my email working yet but that may be unconnected to the Loopback adapter.

Should I not worry about the Microsoft Loopback Adapter then?

Craig.

spectrum48k

Loopback adapter - its not needed. Its only needed on a system without a network card in order to get the protocol running and various services activated.

Sonic'

It sounds like your primary network card driver is missing

Have a look in device manager and see if there are any exclamation marks on your network card

spectrum48k

SO just to confirm - your internet connection on your PC is fine? (I know you said you had email issues, but that's not important here)

Its just this loopback adapter that's reporting an problem ? If so, just delete it. Goto your control panel > network connections > local area connection > properties and remove it from the list.

CRAIGFIN

Thanks for the replies, my PC is now sorted in all areas. The whole Loopback adapter was a red herring as it is still only has got limited connectivity. I don't know why it was different with Pipex but it all works fine now.

Thanks,

Craig.