Re: Subnet query?

Thanks - could you suggest what IP address to setup as static IP ?

thanks


"Robert L [MS-MVP]" wrote:

> first of all, you need to find out if business computer uses DHCP or static IP. Assuming it is using DHCP, you may need to setup tcp/ip manually. this page may help, http://www.chicagotech.net/ipconfig.htm
>
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>
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> "Rod" <Rod@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:73A2591A-005A-4A8D-96D9-3F55D3A37230@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Hi
>
> I have a business Windows XP Prof PC hooked up to corporate network/internet
> via installed router. PCs IP details are;
>
> IP address; 10.38.103.243
> Subnet; 255.254.0.0
>
> On the business PC I have a printer that I want to share with my home PC
> (Win 98). This PC is also connected to same router to allow internet access.
> But the W98 PC is not able to communicate with XP business PC (try pinging
> and no replies) - assume becuase IP address/subnet are not (currently all
> 0's for IP and subnet).
>
> I want to give the W98 PC an IP/Subnet to allow communication with XP PC but
> have no idea about what IP addy to use - I think it's subnetting and this
> baffles me!!
>
> Could anyone suggest best IP/Subnet mask to use on w98 PC, and also will
> this allow connection to PC for printer share etc?
>
> Thanks in advance!!
>
.

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