Re: DHCP WinXP Pro

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From: Sharon F (sharonfDEL_at_ETEmvps.org)
Date: 05/30/04 

Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 07:26:07 -0500

On Sun, 30 May 2004 04:17:21 -0700, Sammy Castagna wrote:

> I got a new router Friday. Somehow it added a gateway or
> something under network connections. Anyway I had two
> things listed under network connections where before I
> only had a connection pertaining to my network card. After
> talking to support I was told to disable plug and play in
> the router and this solved the problem. I have been used
> to leaving the computer on for days sometimes. Now I am
> loosing connection to the router after several hours of
> inactivity. I have not been able to tell about the other
> computer connected to the router running Win 98 because my
> daughter keeps cutting it off.
>
> What is the proper way to configure Win XP to connect to
> the router or should it do it automatically? Under IE
> connections LAN settings nothing is checked. But when I
> loose connection all I have to do is restart the computer
> and all is well. Should I leave well enough alone?
>
> Thanks Sammy

The listing for gateway is normal if you have your internet connection
attached to the router. The listing for the network card should remain
present too. May want to check properties of the NIC in Device Manager. If
there is a power management page available, make the necessary changes to
disallow standby for that device.

Unless your ISP has assigned your account a static IP, there should be no
need to make any changes in Internet Explorer's LAN Settings. Automatic
settings will pick up the info as needed.

Some ISPs rely on UPNP to communicate with the router. Check with them to
find out their requirements. 

-- 
Sharon F
MS-MVP ~ Windows XP Shell/User

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