network settings lost when client is off for extended period

[dre1x]

I have a host PC desktop (XP Home SP2) using a wireless cellular aircard
networked to a client MAC G4 via ethernet cable. Everything works fine:
Internet connection and file sharing. However, when turn the MAC off for an
extended period of time (week or two). When i turn it back on, I have to
re-create the network connection using the Windows Network Wizard.
I am sure this is likely a trivial problem but can anyone tell me why i lose
the network connection and if i can fix it so the connection is active
without having to run the wizard after an extended shut-down?

thx
dave

 

[smlunatick]

I have a host PC desktop (XP Home SP2) using a wireless cellular aircard
networked to a client MAC G4 via ethernet cable.  Everything works fine:
Internet connection and file sharing.  However, when turn the MAC off for an
extended period of time (week or two).  When i turn it back on, I have to
re-create the network connection using the Windows Network Wizard.
I am sure this is likely a trivial problem but can anyone tell me why i lose
the network connection and if i can fix it so the connection is active
without having to run the wizard after an extended shut-down?

thx
dave

The DHCP service on the XP desktop is not "auto" re-assigning an IP to
the MAC computer. Either make sure that the MAC is correctly set up
for DHCP address assigning or set up permanent IP address for this MAC.

 

[Jack [MVP-Networking]]

Hi
Try to set the Network card that goes to the MAC with a Static IP
(192.168.0.10).
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).