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#2207 · Front desk · Northfield Supply

Maria's PC says No Internet, and her call is at 8:30

Her Command Prompt is open. Type ipconfig and find out why.

The ticketNorthfield Supply

INC0002207Northfield ServiceDesk
Computer says No Internet

My computer says "No Internet" this morning. Everyone else around me seems fine. I didn't change anything.

Caller
Maria G., Front desk
Location
Front desk · FD-PC04
Priority
2 · High
Due
9:30 AM

8:14 AM16 min to her 8:30 call

Your work log

    Maria's PCType a command, or tap one

    Command Prompt — FD-PC04

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    Ticket #2207 · Front deskComputer says No InternetSample run · 2 of 3 stars
    1. Arrived at Maria's desk. Her 8:30 is with Bayline Freight.
    2. Ran ipconfig: 169.254.87.12, so DHCP never answered1 min
    3. Set her DNS to 8.8.8.8
      Maria: "Still nothing."
      3 min
    4. Looked under the desk: port 5 on the desk switch is dark1 min
    5. Plugged the switch uplink back into wall jack B-12. Port 5 lights.1 min
    6. Ran ipconfig /renew: 10.0.0.87 leased1 min
    7. Maria opened Outlook. Bayline's email came in.1 min
    CauseThe desk switch's uplink was out of wall jack B-12, so DHCP never answered.
    Resolved8:22 AM, 8 minutes before her call

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