Static IP and Vista

[katy]

I have 4 computers in my office. My old computer which was the main computer
then had a static IP set up. When I set up the new computer with Vista on it,
the new computer became my primary computer. The old computer is now #2. So I
set #2 to obtain the IP address automatically and go dynamic. When I set the
new computer up with the static IP I lost all connectivity - no internet, no
mail, not FTP, nothing. I did change the NETBIOS so it would work with the
static IP. My ISP says it is not their problem. If I put the new computer
back to obtain automatically and go dynamic everything goes back to working.

Anyone else have this problem or know how to fix it? I've basically lost my
static IP as it only works on #2 computer which is worthless.

 

[Bob F.]

I have 4 computers in my office. My old computer which was the main
computer
then had a static IP set up. When I set up the new computer with Vista on
it,
the new computer became my primary computer. The old computer is now #2.
So I
set #2 to obtain the IP address automatically and go dynamic. When I set
the
new computer up with the static IP I lost all connectivity - no internet,
no
mail, not FTP, nothing. I did change the NETBIOS so it would work with the
static IP. My ISP says it is not their problem. If I put the new computer
back to obtain automatically and go dynamic everything goes back to
working.

Anyone else have this problem or know how to fix it? I've basically lost
my
static IP as it only works on #2 computer which is worthless.

Please tell us:
Computer models
OS's for each.
How they are all wired together
Any hubs, routers, switches, modems?
What static IP addresses are you using
Why don't you set all your computer for Dynamic addressing?

 

[Jay]

I have 4 computers in my office. My old computer which was the main
computer
then had a static IP set up. When I set up the new computer with Vista on
it,
the new computer became my primary computer. The old computer is now #2.
So I
set #2 to obtain the IP address automatically and go dynamic. When I set
the
new computer up with the static IP I lost all connectivity - no internet,
no
mail, not FTP, nothing. I did change the NETBIOS so it would work with the
static IP. My ISP says it is not their problem. If I put the new computer
back to obtain automatically and go dynamic everything goes back to
working.

Anyone else have this problem or know how to fix it? I've basically lost
my
static IP as it only works on #2 computer which is worthless.

What happens if you set the new computer up to obtain a dynamic IP address?

 

[AlexB]

You don't need two static IP addresses to service four computer.

I have a similar situation. Three computers at the office and one at home. I
have two static IPs because the locations are different.

You call you ISP and ask them to pump your IP address into their CABLE
modem. It does not belong in your computer. Typically the guy you are gonna
talk to won't be able to do it he will escalate it to the team. next day
they will call you and tell you you are all set. Check your cable modem

Then the local DSN (in their modem will give all of your computers and
perhaps a hundred more sub addresses.

You are wasting what about 125 bucks a month.

At home I have a sole IP address servicing one computer.

 

[AlexB]

Correction: DNS not DSN.

You don't need two static IP addresses to service four computer.

I have a similar situation. Three computers at the office and one at home.
I have two static IPs because the locations are different.

You call you ISP and ask them to pump your IP address into their CABLE
modem. It does not belong in your computer. Typically the guy you are
gonna talk to won't be able to do it he will escalate it to the team. next
day they will call you and tell you you are all set. Check your cable
modem

Then the local DSN (in their modem will give all of your computers and
perhaps a hundred more sub addresses.

You are wasting what about 125 bucks a month.

At home I have a sole IP address servicing one computer.

 

[NoStop]

You don't need two static IP addresses to service four computer.

AlexB, I hate to tell you this, but again you don't have a clue about what
the OP is talking about. Obviously you don't know the difference between
using DHCP provided IP addresses (dynamic ip addresses) and static IP
addresses and why someone would want to do that on a LAN. Please, just go
away. You just look more idiotic with every post you make.

Cheers.

I have a similar situation. Three computers at the office and one at home.
I have two static IPs because the locations are different.

You call you ISP and ask them to pump your IP address into their CABLE
modem. It does not belong in your computer. Typically the guy you are
gonna talk to won't be able to do it he will escalate it to the team. next
day they will call you and tell you you are all set. Check your cable
modem

Then the local DSN (in their modem will give all of your computers and
perhaps a hundred more sub addresses.

You are wasting what about 125 bucks a month.

At home I have a sole IP address servicing one computer.

--
What does Bill Gates use?
http://tinyurl.com/2zxhdl

Proprietary Software: a 20th Century software business model.

AlexB's abacus: http://www.poppystoys.co.uk/shop/baby-toys/caterpillar.jpg
The closest to "computing" that man should go.

Frank, hard at work on his Vista computer all day:
http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/compost.htm

 

[NoStop]

Correction: DNS not DSN.

Correction: AlexB is a CLUELESS idiot.

Cheers.

--
What does Bill Gates use?
http://tinyurl.com/2zxhdl

Proprietary Software: a 20th Century software business model.

AlexB's abacus: http://www.poppystoys.co.uk/shop/baby-toys/caterpillar.jpg
The closest to "computing" that man should go.

Frank, hard at work on his Vista computer all day:
http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/compost.htm

 

[AlexB]

You are an IDIOT. I told you that he does not need two IP addresses. You
don't understand what you are talking about.

I've used both static and dynamic IP addresses for years.

If you IDIOT challenge me, give facts, explain what your IDIOTIC head means.

YOU ARE A SCOUNDREL, IGNORANT SKUNK, SABOTEUR, THE LOWEST LIFE FORM ON THIS
PLANET.

The OP needs ONE IP address and his DHCP will provide sub addresses for ALL
his computers.

This is how it works in my office, you IDIOT.

Nobody has ever heard anything meaningful form you except shi*t about
Ubuntu.

SCUM, SCUM, SCUM.

You will go away!!!!!!! I will see to it.

 

[the wharf rat]

The OP needs ONE IP address and his DHCP will provide sub addresses for ALL
his computers.

Oki, He can use 169.714.32.3. That's a good one.

You will go away!!!!!!! I will see to it.

Pfffffft. This I want to see. Get to work, Alex! Make him
disappear!

 

[NoStop]

You are an IDIOT. I told you that he does not need two IP addresses. You
don't understand what you are talking about.

I've used both static and dynamic IP addresses for years.

If you IDIOT challenge me, give facts, explain what your IDIOTIC head
means.

YOU ARE A SCOUNDREL, IGNORANT SKUNK, SABOTEUR, THE LOWEST LIFE FORM ON
THIS PLANET.

The OP needs ONE IP address and his DHCP will provide sub addresses for
ALL his computers.

The OP is trying to set a static IP address for his Vista box. He can't get
an Internet connection. More then likely the problem is related to the fact
that he hasn't assigned a Gateway for that computer to use and the required
addresses of the DNS servers he's going to use. WTF has that got to do with
what your rabbling on about?

Cheers.

This is how it works in my office, you IDIOT.

Nobody has ever heard anything meaningful form you except shi*t about
Ubuntu.

SCUM, SCUM, SCUM.

You will go away!!!!!!! I will see to it.

--
What does Bill Gates use?
http://tinyurl.com/2zxhdl

Proprietary Software: a 20th Century software business model.

AlexB's abacus: http://www.poppystoys.co.uk/shop/baby-toys/caterpillar.jpg
The closest to "computing" that man should go.

Frank, hard at work on his Vista computer all day:
http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/compost.htm

 

[On the Bridge!]

With each post ALEXB shows us that he is just probably a kid that doesnt
know much about computers..

this stuff is networking 101 for god sakes!

Why does he persist on giving clueless and BAD information..
then takes the extra step in insulting the PROs in here (like me) telling
them
they are crooks and malware writers.. LOL

This boy is INSANE!!!

 

[On the Bridge!]

Hello, unlike AlexB (the ignorant fellow) I will give you the correct
information.

1st, do you have a ROUTER connecting all these computers?

if you do, you have 2 options.

1) Either having the router work with its internal DHCP server and have the
computers obtain
the IP's automatically, this means that the comptuers will have an internal
ip address similar to this:

192.168.1.x (it may differ however according to your router)
the X means that each computer MUST have a different last number in its ip
address but this is done automatically of course by the router.

2) You turn off the DHCP server from the router (its not always nessesary to
turn it off) and you give STATIC IP ADDRESSES to the comptuers, but as I
said above they cannot have the same number in the last part of the ip
address.
Also have in mind that in VISTA you must change the TCPIP version 4 only ..
the version 6 is not implemented by your network.

also have in mind that you will need to set the network mask accordingly and
set the gateway and DNS servers to point to the IP address of your ROUTER
(this is the same address you type in your browser to reach its
configuration page)

see screenshot of my configuration
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8759/testya8.jpg

I always prefer the second option since it has some advantages in a network
over DHCP

if you need any further help, ask I will help you

 

[On the Bridge!]

This AlexB seems worse and worse each day.

Paint brush by paint brush he is painting his horrific ugly portrait

 

[Alias]

Hello, unlike AlexB (the ignorant fellow) I will give you the correct
information.

1st, do you have a ROUTER connecting all these computers?

if you do, you have 2 options.

1) Either having the router work with its internal DHCP server and have the
computers obtain
the IP's automatically, this means that the comptuers will have an internal
ip address similar to this:

192.168.1.x (it may differ however according to your router)
the X means that each computer MUST have a different last number in its ip
address but this is done automatically of course by the router.

2) You turn off the DHCP server from the router (its not always nessesary to
turn it off) and you give STATIC IP ADDRESSES to the comptuers, but as I
said above they cannot have the same number in the last part of the ip
address.
Also have in mind that in VISTA you must change the TCPIP version 4 only ..
the version 6 is not implemented by your network.

also have in mind that you will need to set the network mask accordingly and
set the gateway and DNS servers to point to the IP address of your ROUTER
(this is the same address you type in your browser to reach its
configuration page)

see screenshot of my configuration
http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8759/testya8.jpg

I always prefer the second option since it has some advantages in a network
over DHCP

if you need any further help, ask I will help you

Can you email me? I'd like to ask you a few things.

Thanks,

Alias

 

[Bill Yanaire]

You are an IDIOT. I told you that he does not need two IP addresses. You
don't understand what you are talking about.

I've used both static and dynamic IP addresses for years.

If you IDIOT challenge me, give facts, explain what your IDIOTIC head
means.

YOU ARE A SCOUNDREL, IGNORANT SKUNK, SABOTEUR, THE LOWEST LIFE FORM ON
THIS PLANET.

The OP needs ONE IP address and his DHCP will provide sub addresses for
ALL his computers.

This is how it works in my office, you IDIOT.

Nobody has ever heard anything meaningful form you except shi*t about
Ubuntu.

SCUM, SCUM, SCUM.

You will go away!!!!!!! I will see to it.

How you gunna do that? If you can make him go away, I'll give you a list of
others.

 

[katy]

#1 new computer is an HP running Vista. #2 computer is a Gateway running XP.
They are set up on a hub. I require a static IP for work related reasons so
my primary computer must be set up as a static IP.

 

[katy]

It works just fine on a dynamic IP but I have to have my static IP set on
this computer and it will not take it. No internet, mail or anything when the
static IP is set.

 

[katy]

I am not using a router. I am using a hub. When

 

[katy]

I only have one static IP that was set on what used to be the #1 computer.
The new computer that is running Vista will not accept a static IP. Works
just fine with a dynamic IP but not static. I have to have a static IP for
work related reasons.

Also I do not have a standard cable modem. Cox uses some funky telephony
modem that my telephone lines and the internet go through. It is not your
typical set up as it is a business account and it is very different.

 

[katy]

I do not have a router. I have a hub as a router would not work with my set
up. I have a business account with Cox so they have me set up with some weird
modem (telephony) which has my telephone lines and internet all plugged into
it. I tried my LinkSys router and it would not work. Called Cox and they said
it wouldn't work with their equipment and to use a hub which works great.
That is until I got the computer with Vista.

To set the record straight, I only have one static IP and the other 3 are
obtaining the IP automatically and using dynamic IPs.

The problem is that what used to be #1 computer is now #2 computer. The
static IP worked just fine on it. OS is XP. So now I set it to obtain
automatically and use a dynamic IP. Then I set the new computer to the static
IP, set the gateway, and the DNS all as it should be. I lose everything. No
connectivity at all. Go back to dynamic and it's back. I also changed the
NETBIOS setting to reflect what Vista should be set at too. Nothing works.

If you have any suggestions I'm open as I need to get the static IP on the
primary computer.