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.




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




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

thanks for all the info. I understand it a little better now.

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