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kymira

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Hi guys, im new here and not much of a network guy. My desktop is connected to my dlink router, and my laptop is connected wireless via router. Both pc's run vista 64.

From what i was told every device should have a different ip address. But my pc and router seem to have the same.

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So far my "obtain ip address automatically" is checked. Everything seems to work fine, But when i try to change my pc's ip address to lets say 192.168.0.X, my internet stops working.

If I change the ip address of the router to 192.168.0.X, my default gateway changes to the same address. Im assuming thats normal.

Here is a screen of my network map if anything seems to be out of the ordinary

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sry for the newb questions guys, Im seriously considering a networking for dummies book lol....i really am no jokes
 

My Computer

System One

Hello kymira,

The details you provide appear to show a perfectly normal working system :D

Your Router is set to 192.168.0.1 this is also the gateway so appears anywhere that the gateway address is presented and will change in all places it's shown.

The ipconfig shot you show gives the device ip of 192.168.0.100 which is different from 192.168.0.1

if you run the ipconfig on your other system it will show a different number in the range of 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 ( this range is set up in the router)

if you wish to manually set the ip on your computer you need to exclude this number from the range automatically assigned by your router. you also need to set the subnet mask and the default gateway manually to suit the setup you require

You will need to read the manual for your router to discover how to do this but is probably in the advanced lan settings.

As your system is working I would advise that you leave it on automatic unless you have a technical reason to change this :D
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro x64 Latest Release Preview
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer G276HL 27", (DVi) + Samsung 39" HDTV (HDMI)
    Screen Resolution
    2 x 1920x1080 @50Hz
  • Manufacturer/Model
    Real World Computers (Custom by Me)
    CPU
    AMD FX8350 Vishera 8 Core @4GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus M5A78L-M USB3
    Memory
    32GB [4x8GB] DDR3 1600 MHz
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus nVidia GTX750TI-OC-2GD5 (2GB DDR5)
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xoner DG + SPDIF to 5.1 System + HDMI
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 32" TV
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Internal
    Crucial CT256MX100SSD1 256GB SSD,
    Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH1 2TB,

    External (USB3)
    Seagate Backup+ Hub BK SCSI Disk 8TB
    2.5/3.5 Hot Swap Cradle, USB3 + eSata (client HDDs)
    NAS 4TB
    PSU
    Aerocool Templarius Imperator 750W 80+ Silver
    Case
    AeroCool X-Warrior Red Devil Tower
    Cooling
    Hyper103 CPU, Rear 120mm, Front 2x120mm, Side 2x120mm
    Internet Speed
    68 MB Down 18.5 MB Up
    Other Info
    Six Sensor Auto / Manual Digital cooling (Fan) control with Touch control Panel
hello:

---I found it easier to phone the1-800-number for the 'router' - they helped me set the main pc + laptop, over the phone, step by step - works 100% now for me---
---please post your results---thank you---

peace
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    eMachines D620 (laptop)
    CPU
    AMD Athlon Processor 2650e 1.60GHz
    Motherboard
    ACPI x86-based PC
    Memory
    (RAM) 1.00GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Internal DAC (400MHz) - memory: 382 MB
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Def Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    ATI Radeon X1250 - 14"
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 800 (60Hz)
    Hard Drives
    ST9160310AS ATA Device
    Case
    Stealth~graphite
    Keyboard
    Launch Manager Version 2.0.02
    Mouse
    Synaptics PS/2 Port Touchpad + Microsoft Optical Mouse 500
    Internet Speed
    Cable/wireless-router
    Other Info
    NO WEBCAM - (privacy)
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