Rooter Not Finding WAN IP Address
Rooter Not Finding WAN IP Address
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I have two computers linked via a rooter. I have broadband, which originally came from my set-top box that supplies the cable TV. I now have the broadband on a separate cable with modem. My problem is, when I switch everything on at once, my rooter does not pick up the WAN IP Address. I have to switch it off and on again for it to find the IP address. The only thing that is now different is the modem was on all the time with the set-top box. Now it is only activated when I switch everything on at once.
Is there a way round not having to unplug the rooter and re-plug it? I find this difficult as I am disabled and having to keep bending down to do this is not easy. Any help appreciated.
Is there a way round not having to unplug the rooter and re-plug it? I find this difficult as I am disabled and having to keep bending down to do this is not easy. Any help appreciated.
RE: Rooter Not Finding WAN IP Address
RE: Rooter Not Finding WAN IP Address
RE: Rooter Not Finding WAN IP Address
if that doesnt work log onto the router and release/renew the IP (im assuming this is possible with your router)
good luck!
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RE: Rooter Not Finding WAN IP Address
RE: Rooter Not Finding WAN IP Address
one of my machines (2k pro) has decided that it requires the router being reset when it is booted!
if i do an ipconfig i get a completely random IP address (since its not actually connecting to net i see no harm in posting the ip [169.254.67.175]) and the subnet mask changes from 255.255.255.0 to 255.255.0.0 (NB con spec DNS suffix is blank as is the default gateway)
if i do an ipconfig /release i get the following error
all adapters bound to DHCP do not have DHCP addresses. The addresses were auto configured and cannot be released
if i try an ipconfig /renew i get error
error ocured renewing adapter local area network. DHCP server unavailable?!?
as for my suggestion of release/renewing in the router (from another box since i cant connect to the router from 2k) this does not work.
now booting from other boxes (98 98SE and XP) gets connected up straight away.
anybody any thoughts? (Virus?! Setting somewhere?!)
thnx in advance!
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RE: Rooter Not Finding WAN IP Address
see Thread602-741315
If somethings hard to do, its not worth doing - Homer Simpson
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