My default gateway...

[Imperfectionist]

OK, not sure if this fits in this bit of the forum but I really need help!
So yeah...everytime I try to sign into my MSN Messenger, it comes up with a troubleshoot thing and then tells me that my default gateway is offline...but I don't understand because my internet is connected and i'm browsing webpages normally...can anyone help?

[Leeza]

Sorry, I can't help you, but I'll move this to the Help Forum for you.

[o_O]

What router are you using?

Sometimes a PC/router restart can fix this problem.
Sometimes disconnecting your router from your PC and reconnecting it will fix it.
Sometimes right clicking "Repair" on your local area connection will fix it.
Lastly, sometimes disabling your antivirus and firewall software and restarting your PC will fix it.
The most reliable way to fix this problem is to find out the default IP, subnet mask and default gateway for the router and force Windows to use them.

You can do that like this:

Start > run
Run "ncpa.cpl"
Assuming you're using a router, right click on Local Area Connection, and then click Properties
Double click "Internet protocol TCP/IP"
Switch it over to "Use the following IP address"
Put in the default settings
You'll also need the DNS servers of your ISP, which you can probably find on their website