IP Address conflicts.

Question

My computers are giving me the message that they have an IP address conflict. Another message states that the TCI/IP is not configured. My main computer conects to the internet but not the remote. Help!

volcano11 · Answer

It would be helpful if you told us how everything is actually connected. What device is providing the IP address for all computers on the network? Are the TCP/IP properties all set to Obtain an IP Address Automatically? What is the difference between the "main computer" and the "remote" in terms of how they are physically connecting to the network? What makes you designate one as "main" and the other as "remote"?

Steve

jg756 · Answer

Hi Steve

I believe I've stumbled through my IP address problem but I still can't get my second computer to connect to the internet.

I have a Dimension 8300 XP Professional that has an actiontec DSL modem hooked up to a Motorola router #WR850G. This connects to the internet fine. The other computer is a Dimension 2100 that has a motorola wireless PCI adaptor installed with excellent signal strength. Then there is the local area connection #6 CNET Pro200WL PCI that is marked witha red X and is noted as having a cable unplugged. By the way thanks for putting up so far with this ramble.

I assume I've left out some necessary cable on the second computer but what, where and what do I do?? Thanks,

Joe

Doctor D Mike · Answer

Hi joe,

A Little more information asked by steve would be of more help to us.

(i) Please go to command prompt (type Start Menu->Run->cmd.exe)- Both on ur main & remote computer

(ii) type ipconfig/all

Copy all that information and paste here.(for both computers)

Also let us know if there exist any third or more computers beside these wherein it can be the possibility of IP Conflict.

Mike.

volcano11 · Answer

The CNET Pro 200WL is the ethernet adapter on your 2100. It is giving the message that the network cable is unplugged because in fact it is not plugged into anything.  I assume that you are trying to connect the 2100 through its wireless connection.   If so, then you don't need to plug the CNET adapter into the router unless you want to test to see if the 2100 can get an ethernet connection to the internet through the router.  If it can, then this will help to eliminate a Windows software problem with the 2100.  As far as the wireless connection goes, it would be helpful to know which version of Windows is running on the 2100?  Does it see your wireless network at all?  What happens when it tries to connect?  In the configuration of the router, is it set to hide the SSID?  Is MAC address filetering enabled?  Is it set to use WEP or WPA encryption?  Again, the more information you can provide, the better able we will be to help you.   Steve

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

IP Address conflicts.

Was this post helpful?