Re: switching between two network settings

Thank you for help Allan. The problem is fixed now.

<allan_grossman@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> A.M wrote:
>> Thank you for your reply. The problem is at work we have a DHCP server,
>> but
>> I must work with a static IP address. So I can not leave the main TCPIP
>> setting to "Obtain IP auto...". I have to enter the static IP address.
>> The
>> alternate configuration TAB is only available when you choose "Obtain IP
>> automatically". Any solution ?
>
> Sure - but you'll have to get the network guys at the office involved
> ;-)
>
> It is possible to configure a DHCP server to give you the same IP
> address every time - and on my network that's the way we configure them
> if the user requires a static IP. Rather than have a buncha machines
> floating around with hardcoded IP addresses, if a user requires a
> static IP we configure the DHCP server to give it to them. The more
> machines you have that are configured the same the lower your IT
> support costs will be ;-)
>
> If the DHCP server is configured to reserve you an IP address based on
> the MAC address of your network card then you can set the machine up to
> obtain an IP address automatically and it'll still get the same IP
> every time.
>
> If you just show this post to the network guys they should know exactly
> what needs to be done.
>
> Hope this helps -
>


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