Error: Dial-Up Networking could not negotiate...(due to no IP address).
Error:
Dial-Up Networking could not negotiate a compatible set of protocols
Cause:
When using Dial-Up Networking to connect to an Internet provider is not successful, an error message is displayed. The IP address has not been preset for this connection to the Internet provider.
Solution:
In the 'Dial-Up Networking' window, select the 'File' menu, select 'Properties', click 'Server Type' and 'TCP/IP Settings'. Type new IP address.
1) An IP address must be obtained from the Internet provider. The IP address can then be set using the following steps:
a) Double-click the 'My Computer' icon. (The 'My Computer' window appears.)
'My Computer'
b) Double-click the 'Dial-Up Networking' icon.
'Dial-Up Networking'
c) In the 'Dial-Up Networking' window, select the connection for which an address is to be specified.
d) Select the 'File' menu and select 'Properties'.
e) Click 'Server Type' and click 'TCP/IP Settings'.
f) Type the new IP address in the space provided.
NOTE: Most Internet providers assign an address, but a few do not. To see whether an address is assigned, check the Ppplog.txt file.
2) If a Ppplog.txt file cannot be located, follow the steps below:
a) Click the 'Start' button to display the 'Start' menu.
'Start' button
b) Select 'Settings' and select 'Control Panel'. (The 'Control Panel' window appears.)
'Control Panel'
c) Double-click the 'Network' icon. (The 'Network' dialog box appears.)
d) Double-click 'Dial-Up Adapter' in the 'Network' dialog box.
e) Select the 'Advanced' tab and click 'Record a Log File'.
f) Retry the connection to create a new Ppplog.txt file.
g) Open the Ppplog.txt file and search for the error message described above.
