>Since you say nothing else is on your network that can grab an IP, I'd >have to take a guess that the ISP assigned the 2nd IP address directly to >the MAC address of your old iMac. Now that you don't have it, the two >current devices have to duke it out for the one free floating IP address. >This is something the ISP should have been able to tell by looking at >your account setup. Knowing the way cable providers dole out IPs (I am >going on the assumption you are using cox cable as your ISP), assigning >the IP to the MAC address wouldn't surprise me in the least.
Chris, I don't think I could be online without your help. I called Cox back all prepared to explain the above, and this third tech knew what I was about to say as soon as I mentioned a hub. He immediately fixed the problem and we are both on line now. He profusely apologized for the stupidity of the other two guys, but of course that doesn't get me back the two days of anguish and the sleepless night. Again, thanks so much for saving my bacon again. I regret wasting the time of the others on the list, but maybe someone will encounter the same problem some time. Bill McIntyre ___________________________________________________________________________ To unsubscribe send a mail message with a SUBJECT line of "unsubscribe" to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> or <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
