I usually go to a local Starbucks or some other cafe and I'd really be surprised if the barista would know how to do what you suggested. Thanks again. Here's a simle solution that I just decided to try on my own because nothing else worked but this had instant results.
I feel it will help you too. I am having the exact same problem with my Dell XPS The wi-fi network works fine for my XP computers, but will only allow local access for the Dell. Dell support could only recommend re-installing the software to return it to factory condition.
I did this and it did work, but 3 months later, I am in the same situation. It has nothing to do with the wireless network because when I directly connect to the modem with ethernet, I get the same Local Access problem.
I am searching for a solution DavidLevy 2 Iron. Source: Dhcp-client Error I have discovered mentions to Dell Connection manager as a source of the problem, but couldn't find it when I searched the forum before writing this post. Any advice? PudgyOne 8 Krypton. Also update the drivers from I am a Dell user, just like you are. Post Reply. Top Contributor. Dell Support Resources.
Latest Solutions. So this is not the issue. Host Name. Connection-specific DNS Suffix. Media State. I have exhausted the majority of solutions, I am sure that this is something simple. If you need further information then I am happy to provide. Before you start anything read the whole post to the end, then follow your instinct. If for some reason the computer cannot connect to the Router, it cannot obtain an IP and Windows assign a default IP First look at the System Screen and configure the Computer with the same Network name as yours.
Then make sure that its Firewall, and or, other security software have the exceptions to match your Network IP scheme Aka as Trusted Zone.
Type Cmd in the Start Search text box. Allow elevation. Type netsh winsock reset in the Command Prompt , and then press the Enter key. Restart the computer. Since you are dealing with Wireless, log to your Router and temporarily disable the Wireless security.
Most Laptops have a physical switch for the Wireless card. Read the computer's manual and make sure that the Wireless card is On. If everything above is OK and it is not connecting to the Wireless router. Log from any computer that is, or can be connected to Wireless Router with a Wire, disable the Wireless Security, make sure that the Wireless broadcast is On, and try to connect with No Wireless security. Alternative way is to copy it from the Router's menu, and then paste when asked by the Wireless card.
No more "Local Access" problems. Hope this helps someone else. I have the same computer and I cannot uninstall Norton for the life of me. Everytime I click on uninstall it doesn't do anything. What do I do? Office Office Exchange Server. Not an IT pro? Windows Client. Sign in. United States English. Ask a question. Quick access.
Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Asked by:. Archived Forums. Windows Vista Networking. For specific hardware-related issues, please use the Windows Vista Hardware forum 9 Sign in to vote. I am having the same problem as many other Vista users. I am running a Home Premium 64 version and had never a problem with my internet. Anyway, since yesterday I can't get connected to the internet anymore for what ever reason!
I didn't change any settings on my router or my computer. I de-installed Norton because people mentioned that this might be the problem on other boards. Please let me know if there is anything I am missing. Thank you in advance. Thursday, September 27, PM. Any comments or ideas are greatly appreciated. There must be a solution. Please help. Friday, September 28, PM.
Hello dekofit. The problem is not limited to any specific version of Vista. Turning off all of the available file sharing options did not help. I know I threw a lot out here, but maybe the extra info will help somebody. Wednesday, October 10, PM. This machine never leaves the house. It connects to our network via wireless. Today we just couldn't connect to the internet.
I noticed that the wireless nic on the laptop was getting it's IP from the DHCP running on the Windows domain controller and it was not getting a configured Default Gateway IP, so the laptop couldn't find a route to the internet.
Friday, November 9, PM. I found that when using wpa2 or wpa I got the no internet access: local only. When I switched to WEP the problem was resolved. Now it's just a matter of figuring out why.
Sunday, December 2, AM. I had the sme problem. I uninstalled Norton and everything is OK now. Thursday, December 6, AM. Same problem here. Then for no reason whatsoever, it stopped. Put in static IP and connected fine via wired connection I can connect to all my client's wireless networks though.
Reset my router countless times, tried other fixes, nothing works to get me connected wirelessly at home office. Now, as of yesterday, my wired connection with a Static IP is having the same issue: local access only.
I am not running Norton at all, so that is not an issue. Thursday, December 6, PM. Proposed as answer by czhmious Friday, December 21, PM. Tuesday, January 15, PM. Solution for Vista no DNS and local only internet connection issue: My new Vista Home Premium notebook connected thru a router to the internet without any problem, both wired and wireless.
You must restart the computer for this registry value to take effect. Open the properties of the LAN. Thursday, April 17, PM. Im not getting this part, help Friday, July 4, AM. What you have to do is: 1. Rightclick on Parameters 4. Doubleclick on DisabledComponents 7. Enter value This will Disable IPv6 completely 8. Close Regedit and restart your system It worked for me Good luck.
Monday, July 21, PM. Then I can try to help you. Friday, August 15, AM. I was haveing the same problem "Access Local Only". Thursday, August 21, AM. This worked perfectly for me this morning. I spent ages on this. I did th netsh winsock reset with no idea why and now thank goodness i have my network back. I have now joined here and will know where to start looking in future. Sunday, August 30, PM.
Thanks Fiona. Proposed as answer by anybod Sunday, October 4, PM. Tuesday, September 8, AM. Theres nothing wrong with your hubs,wireless cards,your router,no conflicts, no update probs,it realy is down to firewall settings in your AVS Sunday, October 4, PM. Well in the end my fix had not worked.
I am now working perfectly again. Its amazing, I mean I wonder what exacly Norton Antivirus was doing that it was causing that issue.
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