My Reply follows quote. On 30/05/2003 17:53 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
said:  

>The PowerBook 1400/G3 (NewerTech upgrade), OS 8.6 has worked on the 
>LAN. TCP/IP is set to Connect via: Alternate Ethernet (EtherTech PB10 
>ethernet card in the internal slot), Configure: Using DHCP Server. IP 
>address: 169.254.170.151, Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0. I've unchecked 
>"load only when needed".  Rebooted countless times. I've trashed the 
>TCP/IP Prefs and zapped the PRAM. I've reinstalled the Ethertech 
>driver. I've reset the cable modem and router. I've changed cables. 
>I've used the same cable on the iBook that I'm on now.
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It seems to me that the usual IP for local networks is something like 
192.168.1.1. Where did the 169 etc come from?

Ken

Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.


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