Windows failed to recognize the proxy configurations on this network.
Windows failed to recognize the proxy configurations on this network.
I just performed a full reset of my computer and started from the USB drive. During the setup process, I encountered difficulties connecting to the internet—neither WiFi nor Ethernet worked. Despite this, I proceeded by selecting 'I don't have internet'. Once everything was configured, I attempted to download standard files, but the connection remained unstable. While diagnosing the adapter, it reported that 'Your computer appears to be correctly configured, but the device or resource (www.microsoft.com) is not responding.' The Windows Network Diagnostics indicated:
"Windows could not automatically detect this network's proxy settings."
I explored all available troubleshooting methods, including enabling DHCP, obtaining an IP address automatically, and adjusting network settings. I also tried restarting the PC multiple times, resetting network configurations several times, checking for driver updates, disabling and re-enabling the device, uninstalling the software, setting proxy to automatically detect, turning off VPN, resetting proxy settings with netsh, manually configuring DNS, verifying system time and updates, disabling IPv6, clearing the DNS cache, and even creating a Windows 10 boot drive to test. None of these actions resolved the issue.
My home network is properly configured, with a router on the ground floor connected via cable to another router, which in turn connects to my computer. All other devices can access the WiFi network, and my PC briefly connected on WiFi as well. The signal strength was weak on all other devices except the router on the ground floor, leading me to suspect a problem with that router.
However, this doesn't explain why my other devices could connect to it or access its admin pages (192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2). It also makes no sense since everything functioned before I reset my PC.
If anyone has any insights or suggestions, please let me know.
Based on the network setup so far, it seems you have two routers with DHCP activated. Only one of them should be issuing DHCP IP addresses. The connection path shown is as follows: the ISP connection (via coax, DSL, or fiber) connects to a modem, which then links to a Zyxel Router on the LAN port. From there, it connects to a ZTE Router acting as a Wi-Fi access point. Other router LAN ports connect to wired devices. You're welcome to adjust and correct your diagram as needed.
Did you review the process of configuring the network and choosing private or public settings? Visit your network control panel and verify the network configuration on your ethernet adapter. It seems the router on the second floor functions as an access point, with all routing originating from the first floor. Are you sure the Workgroup on your new computer matches the others, using the default "Workgroup"?
On the ground floor you have a Zyxel DX5401-B1, while on the first floor it is a ZTE h369a. Note: the ZTE h369a services LED is orange, suggesting one or more services may not be functioning. It might be a router issue, but it could also be something you’re missing.
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name: Bartmanner
Primary DNS Suffix: . . . . . . . : home
Node Type: Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled: No
WINS Proxy Enabled: No
DNS Suffix Search List: home
Ethernet adapter: Ethernet
Connection-specific DNS Suffix: home
Description: Realtek PCIe GbE Family Controller
Physical Address: 00-D8-61-A2-F5-2F
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address: fe80::1890:aecd:3089:6c9d13
IPv4 Address: 192.168.1.117 (Preferred)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained: Thursday, 25 January 2024 09:50:06
Lease Expires: Friday, 26 January 2024 09:50:05
Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server: 192.168.1.1
DHCPv6 IAID: 100718689
DHCPv6 Client DUID: 00-01-00-01-2D-43-64-C2-00-D8-61-A2-F5-2F
DNS Servers: fe80::36da:b7ff:fedf:9168%13
192.168.1.1
fe80::36da:b7ff:fedf:9168%13
NetBIOS over Tcpip: Enabled
Wireless LAN adapter WiFi:
Media State: Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix: home
Description: Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
Physical Address: 54-14-F3-81-92-1E
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes
Wireless LAN adapter Local Area Connection* 1:
Media State: Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
Description: Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter
Physical Address: 54-14-F3-81-92-1F
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled: Yes
Wireless LAN adapter Local Area Connection* 10:
Media State: Media disconnected
Connection-specific DNS Suffix:
Description: Microsoft Wi-Fi Direct Virtual Adapter #2
Physical Address: 56-14-F3-81-92-1E
From my understanding of the network so far, it seems there are two routers with DHCP activated. Only one of them should be issuing DHCP IP addresses. The connection layout is as described in the diagram, where ----> stands for an Ethernet cable:
ISP === (coax, DSL, fiber) ===> Modem ---->[WAN Port] Zyxel Router [LAN Port] ----> [LAN Port] ZTE Router Wifi Access Point ~~~~> Wireless network devices
Other router LAN ports connect to wired devices.
Feel free to adjust and correct the diagram as needed.
According to the ipconfig results, the host computer (Bartmanner) currently has a DHCP IP address of 192.168.1.117, managed by a router with IP 192.168.1.1 (subnet mask 255.255.255.0). The lease duration is just 24 hours, which shouldn’t be a major issue. I hope this can be extended later.
Only one router should be responsible for DHCP IP addresses to network devices. I expect the Zyxel router to act as the gateway or router for this purpose.
Therefore, the modem (assuming it’s a modem/router) and the ZTE router should have their DHCP capabilities turned off.
The ZTE router must also receive a static IP address through the Zyxel router. This static IP should fall outside the DHCP range allowed to the Zyxel and be reserved solely for the ZTE. In this case, the ZTE would function more like an access point than a router. Has the ZTE’s IP been updated? One manual source mentioned the default as 192.168.2.254.
The ZTE can still use 192.168.1.2, but it should be static and its DHCP functions must be disabled.
Does the linked document contain the User Manual relevant to your ZTE?
https://fccid.io/Q78-ZXHNH389A/User-Manu...al-3433021
Please review the LED colors and their meanings as outlined in Chapter 3.
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EDIT: DUDE! I fixed it! I honestly have no idea why it suddenly got fixed. I disabled IPv6, manually set the DNS server address to 192.168.1.1 (setting to Google's didn't do anything) in Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties and then did ipconfig /release and /renew and it just started working. Then I enabled IPv6 again, and set the DNS server address to automatic and it still works. Even after releasing and renewing (not sure if that even does anything but I was just trying everything at that point.
Well, I really do appreciate your help! I was literally banging my head for hours yesterday and today. Kind of annoying we didn't really get an exact answer as to where it went wrong exactly, but I'm just glad it's fixed. Thanks again.
This is accurate, if "With other Router LAN ports" is the ZTE Router too, acting as a switch.
So to clarify:
ISP === (coax, DSL, fiber) ===> Modem ----> [WAN Port] Zyxel Router [LAN Port] ---->
[LAN Port] ZTE Router (WiFi) ~~~~> Wireless network devices
[LAN Port] ZTE Router (switch) [LAN Port] ----> Wired network devices
note: the 2 "ZTE Router" are the same device
What does the lease time do and what is a normal duration? 1 day is set as default but I could just change it of course.
I changed the ZTE's IP to 192.168.1.2, the default was indeed 192.168.2.254. DHCP is only enabled on the Zyxel Router, properly disabled on the ZTE.
It's similar but not quite, I received it from my internet provider. When I moved we got a new router from our new provider and kept this old router which I'm using now as an access point. It's called Experiabox v10 (
https://www.libble.eu/kpn-experiabox-v10/c598997/
) but the manuals are in Dutch. I think this specific model is a custom version for this internet provider.
After some searching the services LED seems to be related to Internet, TV and phone because that would be an entire subscription. And since WiFi does work I doubt it's relevant.
There was one think I found kind of odd though, in my Zyxel admin page the ZTE router (192.168.1.2) does not show up in connections. But in the ZTE admin page the Zyxel (192.168.1.1) does show up. I'm not entirely sure how this works so this might be correct behaviour.