Re: TCP/IP Problems (?)

[Jim]

IP addy 169. xxx.xxx.xxx = what a Mac uses when it cannot find a DHCP 
server.  Solution: set your Mac to a fixed address.  Reboot.  Make sure 
that fixed addy took. Set to use DHCP server and make sure that the 
server is there and accessible.  Save changes. Give it a minute or two 
to find the server and all should be well.

Jim

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

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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