IP Address Problems

[Guest]

I am changing from dial-up to ADSL and havingproblems. The IP address is
supplied by my ISP - I have the settings as 'automatically detect'. Problem
is, the modem connects for a few minutes then overwrites the IP address with
another 'default' one. This means the modem shows I have a connection, the
computer thinks I have a connection but it is pointing to the wrong IP
address. I have contacted my ISP but they say it is a software issue. Any
ideas where Win XP would store a default IP address -> somebody suggested
that virus protection software (I run McAfees) or Firewall Software (only Win
XP) could be doing it.

 

[Guest]

Try unchecking auto detect settings

 

[wayne]

never heard of auto detect?

do you mean obtain address automatically? if you have one supplied by them
then that is what you have to put in!
along with subnet mask default gateway and dns servers. if the isp cannot
help you you need a better isp an 8th grade child could provide better
support

Wayne

 

[jeffrey]

Hi,

How are you connecting to the ADSL modem? Are you using XP`s PPPoE to
connect to it? If you use the internet connection wizard, it would give you
a choice for DSL, then go through with setting up your user ID and Password.
Once you connect to the ADSL Modem, it will pass along a IP address, DNS
address to your computer, as long as you have obtain IP address and DNS
address automatically. I do not know of any modem that automatcially change
your IP address to a static.

Jeff