do you use a router ?

[private_ryan]

and what's a good one if you do? I'm getting DHCP Event 1007 (XP Home)
"Your computer has automatically configured the IP address for the Network Card with network address 000*************0. The IP address being used is 169.*******."
errors and was told that a router with a static IP would solve it...
There's about 30 seconds delay after the desktop shows every time I reboot. I can't do anything durign that time.

[TreasonousBastard]

1. All the time...

much better than a plane for rabbets and chamfers, and the keyhole bit makes great shelf hangers. Make my own molding and millwork with it.

What?

Oh. Never mind.

[Rabrrrrrr]

5. LOL!

That's a good one!

I only use the router on table edges, but then I'm not much of a woodworker, really.

[Az]

2. Wireless

Main computers hooked straight in. Laptop and downstairs computers on the wireless connections.

[swag]

3. Call the company support number

They'll be more familiar with the quirks of that model than anybody else you'll find.

Or they'll be total morans, but it's worth a try.

Sorry, but not all routers are the same.

[Az]

4. Go static

Your router is using DHCP to assign your IP address. You can set your computer to a static IP address. Just find out what its setting itself to and use that addie in its perm settings. Get the information about the gateway and dns and simply match that when you set them perm.

[JaySherman]

6. Linksys

That's what I'm using right now. I've used D-Link in the past, and that was pretty good as well.

[Dissenting_Prole]

7. Yes, and I'm using it to build a mantel

for my fireplace.

[DBoon]

8. So your computer is expecting a DHCP server..

on the local network, you don't have one, so it gives you this error?

Couldn't you set your XP box to a static address provided by your ISP? Meaning if you don't have a router acting as a DHCP server, then either your ISP has one or your ISP can give you a static IP address to use?

I mean, a router is a very cool device, but if you have only one computer, do you really need it?

[private_ryan]

12. actually I have two pcs

but I have a hub. I had a static IP (since they first started) but Verizon moved me to dynamic one. Didn't feel like paying $100 a month for the same service...

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

19. A hub is just a glorified signal-splitter

and provides no IP addressing or anything like that. It's basically a relay switch with nothing else built in. Use a switch instead.

[private_ryan]

20. instead of the router?

the hub was going to be replaced by it...

[Az]

21. No

You need the router for relaying to your ISP. Hub vs Switch depends on need. For most home users they will never notice the difference between a hub and a switch.

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

23. Thanks for correcting my statement.

(Or misstatement?) ;-)

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

9. A router into a switch

(controlling five computers). A router has a built-in hardware firewall, which makes it a vital security step within a network. The high-speed switch simplifies IP addressing when you add computers, and helps to overcome the hook-up limitations imposed by Comcast and other high speed providers.

Belkin, Linksys, and D-link are all good (D-Link seems to be the least expensive, but Belkin is my first choice).

[Az]

10. A switch on a comcast setup

A cable modem can't keep up with a standard router. What do you need a switch for?

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

11. Five computers into a four port router...

Gotta split it up somewhere!

Besides, I do computer repair from home, and I have to have the capacity to add up to three or four more machines to the network for upgrading security patches, etc. It just makes it all work better.

On edit-- Comcast (Dallas Texas) claims to have recently increased their speed and bandwidth, and from an online speed test, I tend to agree they did just that:

11:13pm speed test results:

2.1 megabits per second

Communications- 2.1 megabits per second
Storage- 254.8 kilobytes per second
1MB file download- 4 seconds
Subjective rating- Great

http://bandwidthplace.com/speedtest/index.php

[Az]

13. Ahhh

I got a cisco switch laying around and haven't had to pull it in. Minihubs handle the flow when needed. But one day I will throw that puppy in the system for the heck of it.

[private_ryan]

15. like this?

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Merchant_Id=&Section_Id=201487&pcount=&Product_Id=136521#
not that expensive...

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

17. That would work

If given a list of similar devices from different companies, I would give that one a very good allover rating. There are less expensive ones and MORE expensive ones from all companies, but it wouldn't be a waste of funds to purchase that particular router.

[private_ryan]

18. thank you

$60 at COMP USA, not bad.

how woudl I set the Dhcp IP so I don't get that error anymore?

[Prisoner_Number_Six]

22. Who's your provider?

Dynamic IP is pretty much a thing of the past, but if it's needed it can be set up within the router's config program. (Don't throw your router handbook away-- it will give you explicit directions on accessing the setup.)

To play with the DCHP within XP, open your network connections, double click your LAN connection, then hit the PROPERTIES switch. Hilight TCP/IP and again hit PROPERTIES and all your settings are right there. Please be sure to make a note of existing settings before you change anything, so you can easily set it back in the event it stops working.

[BlueJazz]

14. Damn!....No wonder my internet connection is so shitty...

I mean when somebody told me to go get a router they should have told me that they didn't mean a Black and Decker. I thought the
Cat5 cable did fit rather tight. :)

[Az]

16. Teddy Borg: Teddy Bear MiniHub