i cannot get on the internet via eithernet. it always says "limited or no connectivity" in the bottom right corner. i press repair but it says it cant get the ip address. how can i fix this so i can get back on the internet?

Emm..Most probably your router does not support DHCP BROADCAST flag. You can disable the DHCP BROADCAST flag in Vista (enabled by default) and test again. Hope it helps.. dawoodd Home Network and Wireless Network Made Easy