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David,
Sorry, I forget you're not looking over my shoulder! :)
See below for comments/answers.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: David Gillett
> The machine's TCP/IP protocol is configured to "obtain an address
> automatically". It does this by broadcasting a request for any
> nearby DHCP server to tell it what address (and other parameters) to use.
> It's not hearing any answer.
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> What I can't tell from your description is whether the problem is:
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> 1. You don't *have* a DHCP server on the network, and everything else is
> configured statically -- if this is the case, you need to assign it an
> address, etc, "by hand".
Yes, I do have a DHCP server and the other computers obtain their IP just
fine. I have connected the laptap to the same switch as my main Win XP
computer.
> 2. You have something that will answer DHCP requests, but these are never
> making it to the network because of some problem with the card or
> its driver or similar.
The equipment came without software, manuals or support (it is an old laptap
with 24 MB memory and a 1.2 gig hard drive -- only Win 95 will install). The
hardware included two Xircom CreditCard Ethernet Adapter IIps pcmcia cards.
I have no idea if they work or how to check them. I downloaded the drivers
from driversguide.com because it seems Xircom was bought out by Intel and
they do not support this model on their website.
My problem lies in that I don't know where to start. Is it a hardware
problems or is it a software problem? I was looking for help to make sure I
had Win 95 properly configured before even thinking about spending the money
to replace the network card.
Thanks for the remarks. Have my answers sparked any new ideas?
Jim
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