Not able to pull IP in WinXP

Anyone have this problem or have some possible solutions.

I have a client that has his own laptop and needs it hooked up to our network. I installed Novell client and he can hit the network no problem. However, the computer wont pull an IP addy. Either through DHCP or if I staticly assign the DHCP server. It wont even recognize an IP I assign it! The NIC obviously works ('cause it'll use IPX no problem). Ive rebuilt TCP\IP useing "netsh" command, per M$. Ive rebuilt the entire stack, uninstalled the NIC, etc. Still nothing.

This is a Dell Inspiron 2500 and Ive spent 2 hours on the phone with 3 diffrent techs at Dell. Between their ****ty customer service and their inept techs, all Ive learned at this point is that they dont listen to me. (Yes, Ive already rebuilt TCP\IP twice. Ok, fine, well do it agian. No, Ive already told you that the signal is fine, I couldnt get IPX if the NIC was bad; etc)

Please, Im begging you real techs, any help?

P.r. Deltoid

I presume you have already tried this (you referenced NetShell utility):
<a href="http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q299357" target="_blank">How to Reset Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in Windows XP (Q299357)</a>

I also presume you have been here and tried everything here as well:
<a href="http://support.microsoft.com/search/preview.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;Q314067" target="_blank">How to Troubleshoot TCP/IP Connectivity with Windows XP (Q314067)</a>

What OS is on the server providing DHCP? Are you trying to gain access to a MS domain, or NDS? Is this a version of XP home or Pro? Is this the first XP machine you have ever added to your network?

A lot of questions, but I think we need as much info as you can provide...

BTW, perhaps a Moderator could move this to Tech-to-Tech...You might see better response there.

I tryed both.

As for answers:

DHCP is provied by Netware.

I can acess NDS no problem. In fact, this is the first XP comp that actually installed the client and had no problems with the network.

XP Home

I had this happen on several CPUs. Suddenly IP would not work. Reinstalled NICs, TCP/IP, assigned static IPs still no. The problem? The Netware server had ran out of DHCP addresses to assign.
It is a long shot, but I'd check your server to see if DHCP is functioning and has addresses to spare.

Thanks for the tip.

I checked, but that wasnt the problem.