Static IP and Vista

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.

"katy" <> wrote in message
news:396E8222-4CF6-47B5-BFB0-...
>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?
--
BobF.

When setting your static IP address did you set the default gateway and
DNS1 & DNS2 correctly. Don't just set DNS1 to your router's IP address
as this is often not good enough, espcially if you're using a linksys
router.

If you are using a router now instead of just connecting directly to a
cable modem or a dsl modem without a router integrated you can not just
use an external static address as you should set your router to the
static address you were assigned from your ISP. If you are using a
router behind dsl/cable then all systems need to be on the router's
local subnet to be connected to the network and use network address
translation to connect to the internet.

Yes I know that there are many people who can use their router's IP,
usually 192.168.1.1, as their DNS server with no problems. I also know
many occurances where many enduser grade routers have problems with
resolving DNS.


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Operating System: Windows Vista™ Ultimate 32bit

"katy" <> wrote in message
news:396E8222-4CF6-47B5-BFB0-...
>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?

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.

"katy" <> wrote in message
news:396E8222-4CF6-47B5-BFB0-...
>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.

Correction: DNS not DSN.

"AlexB" <> wrote in message
news:...
> 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.
>
> "katy" <> wrote in message
> news:396E8222-4CF6-47B5-BFB0-...
>>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.
>

AlexB wrote:

> 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.
>
> "katy" <> wrote in message
> news:396E8222-4CF6-47B5-BFB0-...
>>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.

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

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

AlexB wrote:

> Correction: DNS not DSN.
>

Correction: AlexB is a CLUELESS idiot.

Cheers.

> "AlexB" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> 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.
>>
>> "katy" <> wrote in message
>> news:396E8222-4CF6-47B5-BFB0-...
>>>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 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/bab...aterpillar.jpg
The closest to "computing" that man should go.

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

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.


"NoStop" <> wrote in message
news:...
> AlexB wrote:
>
>> 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.
>>
>> "katy" <> wrote in message
>> news:396E8222-4CF6-47B5-BFB0-...
>>>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 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/bab...aterpillar.jpg
> The closest to "computing" that man should go.
>
> Frank, hard at work on his Vista computer all day:
> http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/war...tm/compost.htm
>

In article <#>,
AlexB <> wrote:
>
>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!