Re: IP Address Issues


"Og" wrote
Yes, the workstation is trying to obtain an IP address from a Domain
Controller.
You must un-join the Domain, which can be accomplished by joining a
Workgroup.
From Windows XP Help and Support Center (Start | Help and Support):

To join a workgroup
You must be logged on as an administrator or a member of the
Administrators group in order to complete this procedure. If your computer
is connected to a network, network policy settings might also prevent you
from completing this procedure.
Open System in Control Panel.
On the Computer Name tab, click Change.
Under Member of, click Workgroup, type the name of the workgroup that you
want to join, and then click OK.
If your computer was a member of a domain before you joined the workgroup,
it will be disjoined from the domain and your computer account will be
disabled.

Thanks Steve

But what if I regularly use the laptop at work and home?
Surely I don't have to disconnect from work's domain each night to logon to
home network then re-join when I come into the office?

Phil


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