i have a linksys router and an XP and a win2000. i've tried conecting 'em but an error message comes out that says that there is an IP Address conflict? what do i do? Please give me a detailed step by step answer.
2006-06-27 11:48:04 · 10 answers · asked by jedimasterjem 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
This might be the result of the two machine being configured with static IP address. If this is the case than the only this you need to do is configure the two machines to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically".
1. right click on "My Network Places"
2. left on "Properties"
3. right click on "Local Area Connection"
4. left click on "Properties"
5. highlight "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
6. click the "Properties" botton
7. check the radio button the says "Obtain an IP Address Automatically" and "Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically"
These steps should be identical for both XP and 2000.
To configure your router to become a DHCP server just follow the instructions the came with your router or visit Linksys's website at www.linksys.com to download the manual for your router.
Once you have completed this configuration process your router will hand out the address for you avoiding conflicts in the future.
2006-06-27 12:12:26 · answer #1 · answered by D_Ant 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All computers in a network need an IP address.
When you connect to the internet your service provider usually gives you either a fixed IP or a variable IP address. This is automatic and probably behind the scenes.
When you network two computers together they also require IP addresses.
Your network settings will have a tcp/ip setting. Go to properties and check what IP is set for each computer.
The last node should probably be different by 1.
If you are always connected to the internet then you could always remove the IP address and use a DNS instead. The IP address of the DNS will be given to you by your service provider and will allow your computers to have generated IP addresses. (This option may be a bit too advanced though.)
Good luck. There is a lot out there about network problems.
2006-06-27 19:05:19 · answer #2 · answered by AnalProgrammer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may not work but it's a try:
First go to Control Panel and make sure you click Switch to Category View (it makes it easier for me)
Go to network connections on the Windows XP computer and right click the icon under Lan/High speed Internet.
Click properties>internet protocol (usually at the bottom of the list)
Make sure obtain an ip automatically is checked
Go back to Network Connections and right click the same icon. Then click Repair. It should work
Sorry if it didn't work
2006-06-27 19:00:41 · answer #3 · answered by Andy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming your linksys router is providing DHCP, you probably have the IP addresses of one or both computers hard-coded.
1. Go to start/control panel/network connections.
2. Right-click your local area connection and go to properties.
3. Go to the TCP/IP line and click properties.
4. Ensure that it is set to "obtain IP address automatically".
5. Do this on both computers. The problem should disappear.
If not, open a command prompt and type: ipconfig /release, then type: ipconfig /renew You should see an IP address something like 192.168.xxx.xxx. If you get an address of 169.xxx.xxx.xxx, you don't have DHCP...
2006-06-27 18:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure both systems are on the same domain and are setup DHCP "not static". Access the router through explorer "http://192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 User name and pass is default "Admin" (without the quotes). Now set the router up as either PPPOE for DSL or Dynamic for cable, make sure dhcp is enabled for the lan and away you go. You can also go to status and click connect or RENEW depending on the setup.
Hope this helps.
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2006-06-27 19:46:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I need more information on your problem. What are the IP addresses of the two computers? Does the Linksys use DHCP to assign addresses?
2006-06-27 18:52:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as I know use a wireless router from the main pc, then connect a networker to the other pc,s you wish to connect, that is all I know about the hardware, I don;'t know about the rest of it though. Hope I helped a little bit any way.
2006-06-27 18:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beleive it is impossible to setup a network using win xp and windows 2000 there is a confilct for them to be on the same network.
2006-06-27 23:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by Steven B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well first of all connect your modem to one of the computers by USB, then you must buy 2 LAN CARDS for both computers, then connect them by the LAN and it will connect automatically.
2006-06-27 18:59:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
us a hub..
i hv connected 4 comp with a single dsl router...
works awesome..
cheers..
2006-06-27 19:02:29 · answer #10 · answered by Devrishi S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋