Re: where does IP address come from in Ad-hoc mode when using WiFi adaper?
From: Lanwench [MVP - Exchange] (lanwench_at_heybuddy.donotsendme.unsolicitedmail.atyahoo.com)
Date: 07/29/04
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Date: Thu, 29 Jul 2004 12:22:53 -0400
Is it 169.x.x.x ?
If so, this is an autoconfigured address and means it can't find a DHCP
server.
Eric wrote:
> hello guys,
>
> In my pocket pc, I found when I the machine has an IP address in
> ad-hoc mode, although I let "the server assign the IP address". My
> understanding is there are no DHCP servers over there, so where does
> the IP address come from?
>
> BTW, the IP address is always the same every time I tried to connect.
>
> THanks,
>
> Eric
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