>I have a clamshell ibook that will not "catch" a TCP/IP number. At my >school, our firewall disperses TCP/IP numbers through DHCP. All other >computers are fine except this ibook. The number it is receiving start >with 169.xxx and I have been told that this is somewhat of a self >assigned number and is not being assigned through our firewall. That >would make sense because this laptop cannot get out on the web through >ethernet cat 5 cable or aiport networking. I can see others on the >network via appleshare. I tried installing a new system folder, but the >problem remains. Is there a card or something inside of the ibook that is >broken? Is there a way to replace something or test to see what is not >working. Thanks in advance.
The fact that you can see other computers via appletalk indicates that the network interface you are using is physically working. Do you have an airport card installed? Are you trying to use it for DHCP or are you using the ethernet jack? If it is the airport, you may have security installed on the base station to prevent access, the network admin would have to add your airport card to the list. If it is the ethernet jack, make sure you have selected that port in the TCP/IP control panel. James -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; end list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
