Use the the first three numbers () followed by 200 as the fourth for "IP address" Use the addresses from the wireless connection for "default gateway", "preferred dns server" and "subnet mask" Select "user configured" button and fill out the boxes :. Select the two "automatic" radio buttons and then select "alternate configuration" tab Highlight "internet protocol" and select "properties" Start -> settings -> control panel -> network connections -> local area connection Then, with wired XP system unconnected, go to
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If that does not work, you will have to manually configure the PC's IP address to something like 192.168.1.200 - the last two numbers will depend on the default address ranges used by your router - your router manual should tell you that.Īll this said, you should be able to look at the router configuration using any device connected to the network which has a web browser.įirstly, with your "old laptop", connect wirelessly and then (as per Townman) open a command window (via start -> run and type cmd followed by key) and type That displays the current network interfaces configuration - if it says 196.x.x.x the you do not have a useful IP address - you can get the PC to try again to obtain a DHCP address by using the commands You need to run a CMD prompt and use the command The reason for the non-response is that the PC is not properly connected to the network or there is some other (configuration ?) reason why the router will not allocate a network address.įirst I would try plugging the Ethernet cable connected to the PC into different ports on the router. A 196 IP address is one which is "self-assigned" by the computer when a request for a dynamic network address (DHCP) sent to the router is not responded to.
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