IP clash

Helpmeimstuck · 11-02-2009, 08:28 AM

Ok we have 2 computers.* One uses microsoft acces to view a spreadsheet on the other.* The pc the spreadsheet is on is connected wirelessly to the internet and to the other computer via ethernet cable the Ip of which is 192.168.2.1.* HOWEVER itis constantly 'aquiring network address' despite the fact me knowing only 2 computers are connected one using .2.4 and the other .2.2, but still itis aquiring network address and telling me there's an IP clash.WTF.

bobsmith · 11-02-2009, 01:41 PM

Have you checked the IP address range the DHCP is dishing out does not include the IP address of the wireless router? Also check your wireless router , it should tell you what IP addresses have been allocated and to which MAC addresses.

linkin93 · 11-02-2009, 10:12 PM

are you using windows firewall by any chance?

11-02-2009, 08:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Helpmeimstuck Bronze Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 32	IP clash - but there are no other pcs with that IP! Ok we have 2 computers.* One uses microsoft acces to view a spreadsheet on the other.* The pc the spreadsheet is on is connected wirelessly to the internet and to the other computer via ethernet cable the Ip of which is 192.168.2.1.* HOWEVER itis constantly 'aquiring network address' despite the fact me knowing only 2 computers are connected one using .2.4 and the other .2.2, but still itis aquiring network address and telling me there's an IP clash.WTF.

11-02-2009, 01:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
bobsmith New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	Have you checked the IP address range the DHCP is dishing out does not include the IP address of the wireless router? Also check your wireless router , it should tell you what IP addresses have been allocated and to which MAC addresses. __________________ Computer repairs

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