Network settings

[NCBill]

I am running a two computer network with a DSL line ported into the host
computer through a USB port and the two machines connected by an
ethernet crossover cable. The network has quit functioning and when I
click on "repair" for this connection in the network window, I get a
message that says Windows cannot repair because it can't renew the IP
address - for assistance ask the network manager. Well, I AM the
manager, and I don't know how to set the IP address.

For this connection, I clicked on properties/configure(the ethernet
adapter)/advanced/network address. There it shows "not present" has
been selected. Should I select a value, and if so what value? The
ethernet adapter is a GVC Realtek PCI.

 

[Guest]

Bill,

The "Network Address" is the MAC address of the card. You should not need
to change that (unless you are a hacker trying to hide your identity).

Instead click on Properties, then Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then
properties. You can set the IP Address there. Remember to use an
unregistered address.

BUT.... I don't think that is your solution.
I think your problem is in the other connection. Click on your DSL
connection, Properties, Advanced, then enable "Internet Connection Sharing".
The second NIC will then deliver a DHCP address, complete with DNS settings,
to the other computer.

Rich

 

[SFB - KB3MM]

iSN'T THE mac ADDRESS BURNED INTO THE CARD ?

Bill,

The "Network Address" is the MAC address of the card. You should not need
to change that (unless you are a hacker trying to hide your identity).

Instead click on Properties, then Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then
properties. You can set the IP Address there. Remember to use an
unregistered address.

BUT.... I don't think that is your solution.
I think your problem is in the other connection. Click on your DSL
connection, Properties, Advanced, then enable "Internet Connection Sharing".
The second NIC will then deliver a DHCP address, complete with DNS settings,
to the other computer.

Rich

 

[Guest]

Normally, Yes. The first few characters (first 4 I think) are regestered to
the card manufacturer, and the manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that
no two addresses are alike.

Some of the NIC drivers, especially for the higher end cards, allow you to
manually change the MAC address. On my Proliant servers with the NC3120 or
NC7770 NICs, click on Network Properties, then Driver, Then Advanced. Click