Networking - A simple problem

[PT]

We have a group of several PC's running WinXP Pro and linked via Ethernet to
the internet and each other in a MS Workgroup. We just added a new machine
to the group, which came packaged with WinXP home. I set it up to join the
workgroup, and succeeded in getting file and printer sharing to work. But
the new one wasn't seeing the internet.

Comparing the network parameters of the pre-existing group with the newbie I
noted that all the old group share a common "Default gateway", lets say
192.168.1.1. The newbie shows 192.168.2.1. I had nothing to do with this
setting.

I suspected it to be the problem and attempted to change it. That's where
I'm stumped. What's the procedure to set/reset the default gateway? I
tried ipconfig, but that merely displays the parameters.

 

[Menno Hershberger]

If it shows a different gateway than the others, I don't see how you can
even share files with them. In your Network settings, under Properties, and
under the TCP/IP properties of your network adapter, is it set to "obtain an
IP address automatically?"

 

[Karl Burrows]

Sounds like you have two routers setup in the network that are assigning
addresses or you have a setup with a DSL modem that is acting as a router
(Westell and Cayman are popular with ISP's and perform routing functions
such as assigning IP addresses) and another (say, Linksys) router that you
are using for the network that should be forwarding information to the DSL
modem/router. Is this the case?

Try release and renew of your Network adapter and see if the address changes
(easiest way is to right-click on My Network Places, then disable and then
re-enable the Network card). Then check the IP address again.

Otherwise, go to Start, Run, type "cmd" in the window and hit enter to get
to the command prompt. Type "ipconfig /all" and see if DHCP is on, what the
gateway address is and what the DNS server address is and post back to us.

We have a group of several PC's running WinXP Pro and linked via Ethernet to
the internet and each other in a MS Workgroup. We just added a new machine
to the group, which came packaged with WinXP home. I set it up to join the
workgroup, and succeeded in getting file and printer sharing to work. But
the new one wasn't seeing the internet.

Comparing the network parameters of the pre-existing group with the newbie I
noted that all the old group share a common "Default gateway", lets say
192.168.1.1. The newbie shows 192.168.2.1. I had nothing to do with this
setting.

I suspected it to be the problem and attempted to change it. That's where
I'm stumped. What's the procedure to set/reset the default gateway? I
tried ipconfig, but that merely displays the parameters.

 

[Li'l Roberto]

Comparing the network parameters of the pre-existing group with the newbie
I
noted that all the old group share a common "Default gateway", lets say
192.168.1.1. The newbie shows 192.168.2.1. I had nothing to do with this
setting.
I suspected it to be the problem and attempted to change it. That's where
I'm stumped. What's the procedure to set/reset the default gateway? I
tried ipconfig, but that merely displays the parameters.
PT

Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections> Network
Connections >R/Click on your existing connection, choose properties,
select Internet Protocol TCP/IP from the list then click on the
properties button.
Here you can change IP address /subnet mask/Default gateway

rgds
Li'l Roberto

 

[Sleepless in Seattle]

The gateway is used to find IP addresses outside the local subnet. This
setting therefore does not affect file sharing.

--
Jonah

If it shows a different gateway than the others, I don't see how you can
even share files with them. In your Network settings, under Properties,
and
under the TCP/IP properties of your network adapter, is it set to "obtain
an
IP address automatically?"