i cant get either of my computers to connect to the local area connect

[xcriminalx]

my computer (windows xp) cant auto find ip address, when inserted manually it says connected but isnt really connected. when i goto cmd.exe and type ipconfig/renew it says cannotrenew because media is disconnected how do i fix my computer?

 

[burtsbees]

Use a good cable, plug it in...was it working before? You need to provide more details...

Burt