Networking Nightmare
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Posted on Aug 01, 2002 03:50 pm
Johnny Hero
Member Since: Apr 26, 2002
Ok... finally got the router and cable modem. Now how exactly do I set up the network between the iMac and the Dell? The Dell is showing up on the router, but not the iMac. Now what? How do I find out what my router address is?
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Aug 02, 2002 01:16 pm I'm pretty sure that you just set the PC to DHCP and it will find it's own IP address. Not sure on the mac but it is probably the same. Maybe in "Apple Talk". My brother works with Mac/PC networks in schools, so I'll see what he has to say.
Aug 02, 2002 01:28 pm Well, now that all depends on if his Router can act as a DHCP server or not.
If your router is a DHCP server as well (which mine is, tho I don't use it) than it will be easy, Mac has a "Use DHCP" function in it somewhere...
Aug 02, 2002 11:17 pm How do I know if my router is also a DHPC server?
Aug 03, 2002 05:40 am The instruction will brag aboutit, and when you log into the control panel (most modern routers have a web-based interface you can get at via a web browser from any PC on the network) will have a section enabling/disabling the DHCP, setting the range of IP's it assigns, setting the IP of the router itself, etc...
What router do you have...make and model?
Aug 03, 2002 09:52 am iPAQ Connection Point CP-2E
Aug 03, 2002 02:35 pm yup, it appears to be a DHCP server, so you just have to make sureit is enabled on your unit. How to do that I don't know, but the manual should have a section explaining it.
athome.compaq.com/showroo...tionpoint2e.asp
Aug 05, 2002 03:40 am Most cable routers come with the DHCP server built in. Look in the set up method to see if there is DHCP. If you see it as a setting, then it has it. All I have seen thus far come from the factory set to use this function. Most cable routers have a web interface that can be used to change settings. 99% of the settings do not apply to the average user and do not need adjusted. Only the DMZ may need opened for online gaming scenarios. Whether you use 1 or 10 computers on your network, you need not change settings.
On a IBM PC, you need to set the TCP/IP settings to automatic addressing with no gateway and disable DNS. Restart and it should be up and running. On a Mac running 7.x to 9.x, appletalk must be set to ethernet in the appletalk control pannel. Also, under the TCP/IP control panel must be set to ethernet and DHCP server. In OSX, you need to open system preferences and network. Once there, set to ethernet and DHCP server. Save settings on all before exit. OSX may not function without restart. This also applies to windows up until XP.
Another note; If you are a multiplatform geek such as I, make sure your router supports it! The Linksys BEFSR41 is a good one--although the warranty is slim. Many routers do not support appletalk due to the constant volume of packets it sends back and forth. Do your homework before you buy!
Migrain1..........Tripnek's Bro!
Aug 05, 2002 05:23 am Hey, thanks for the detailed info, it's nice to have a knowledgable Mac person pop-in, not a whole lot of Mac users around here.
Tripnek's Bro!?!?! uh-oh...
:-) hehehe
Noize2uCzar of MidiAdministrator
Since: Apr 04, 2002
Aug 11, 2002 07:23 pm So stick around, and stop around more often migrain, we can use the Mac help.
Aug 15, 2002 10:19 am Well, I may not be good for much but at least there is a little Mac in the Gene Pool.
Aug 15, 2002 11:13 am Thanks to everyone who helped out. I finally have it all running. Now I can download and surf at speeds I never thought possible.
Aug 15, 2002 11:34 am Ya, me too, I just got DSL a few days ago, I got my internal network running my 3 PC's at 100MB and all sharing the DSL...pretty cool...my DSL seems to be faster at times than the multiple T1's I have at work...
Aug 15, 2002 12:35 pm Same here. My Road Runner is much faster than my T1 at work.
