Address Type: Automatic Private Address instead of Assigned by DHCP

Question

Hi! We have a 4 computers on one network. The first computer is hooked up to our Cox Cable modem and wireless router. The 3 others are wireless connected. 2 of those wireless computers are connected fine and say that the IP addres is 'assigned by dhcp' while the one thats not working says 'automatic private address'. How can I set it to be assigned by DHCP? By the way...Im talking about when I click on STATUS and then SUPPORT on my wireless connection thats what it's saying... Thanks so much.

volcano11 · Answer

The automatic private IP address is the one that Windows assigns when it cannot get an IP address from a dhcp server.  Are you sure that the tcp/ip properties for the network adapter are set to obtain an IP address automatically?  Are you sure that your wireless adapter is turned on and is detecting the wireless network?   Steve

hil357 · Answer

@volcano11 wrote:

The automatic private IP address is the one that Windows assigns when it cannot get an IP address from a dhcp server. Are you sure that the tcp/ip properties for the network adapter are set to obtain an IP address automatically? Are you sure that your wireless adapter is turned on and is detecting the wireless network?

Steve

Yes its turned on and detecting the network because thats how Im getting the status of the wireless connection. How do I check the wireless adapter's tcp/ip properties? Thanks.

jmwills · Answer

Right Click the adapter and go to properties.  Highlight the TCP/IP protocol and hit the advanced button.

hil357 · Answer

@jmwills wrote:
Right Click the adapter and go to properties. Highlight the TCP/IP protocol and hit the advanced button.

Im sorry, where is the adapter? Is that the Dell Wireless WLAN Utility? If so, when I right click that icon PROPERTIES doesn't appear...? Maybe Im clicking the wrong thing!

hil357 · Answer

@jmwills wrote:
Control panel>network Connections

Yeah I found it after I posted that but I compared the setting on the computer NOT working, to the one that IS. And when they're both set up to get ip address and dns automatically, mine says "Assigned by DHCP" and hers says "Automatic Private Address" still. So then I try to set her IP Address, Gateway, etc. manually and it still won't connect. I guess we'll try to call Dell.

Thanks!

jmwills · Answer

Control panel>network Connections

WoW-Ramsey · Answer

Ok, dont use automatic anymore.It will be rough and rigourous but make ip adresses on your own and be free of waiting for hours upon hours to get same info im giving you from dell support. i know its been a month since no reply so maybe you dont need this advice but i have 5 computers and more comming and im 16 and I make my own Ip.If you need help setting up your own just msg /reply

hil357 · Answer

@WoW-Ramsey wrote:

Ok, dont use automatic anymore.It will be rough and rigourous but make ip adresses on your own and be free of waiting for hours upon hours to get same info im giving you from dell support. i know its been a month since no reply so maybe you dont need this advice but i have 5 computers and more comming and im 16 and I make my own Ip.If you need help setting up your own just msg /reply

I just made this post yesterday but thanks for your help. I tried setting all addressed manually and it didnt work either!! The computer has had all kinds of trouble so Dell is reinstalling a lot of drivers, etc. I think her computer had lots of Spyware issues. Thanks for your help though.

dj_cool · Answer

There are lot of reasons that could cause this issue. One of then is security on the router. Is the network secured? If it is, ensure that you are entering the right network key. Remove everything from preferred networks and try recreating the connection.   If the network is not secured, then try hardwiring the system to the router and check if the Local Area Connection gets a proper IP (192.168.2.X). If that also doesn't get, it could be the Winsock settings on the computer.   Try running this patch: http://www.snapfiles.com/download/dlwinsockxpfix.html Message Edited by dj_cool on 09-13-2005 06:03 AM

dj_cool · Answer

There are lot of reasons that could cause this issue. One of then is security on the router. Is the network secured? If it is, ensure that you are entering the right network key. Remove everything

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