That network hookup is not quite correct. Plus, the cable modem may be tied to the MAC address of the Win9x NIC.
Here are some better ways to set that up... http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/?File=NetBasics.TXT ============================================================== ASB - http://www.ultratech-llc.com/KB/?File=~MoreInfo.TXT ============================================================== "A mind is a terrible thing to ugh.. I forgot.." >-----Original Message----- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of >Josefowski, Larry >Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 9:43 AM >To: MSWinNT Discussions >Subject: WIN2K question > > >First time I have asked for help here... > >A friend has a cable modem hookup. He has the connection >going to a switch, >with a connection to a Win98 computer, and a Win2K computer. > The Win98 has >no problem getting on, and is set for DHCP to pick up an IP >address. I >cannot get the Win2K to pick up an IP address. I have >swapped cables, ports >on the switch, tied directly into the cable modem, but >cannot get DHCP to >pick up an IP (other then the private one it automatically >generates). >However, the computers can see each other with NetBeui. Any ideas? > ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
