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Help How to find status of DHCP

ahll
ahll Posts: 1,508 Forumite
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I am trying to installa Netgear Router DG833G using an AOL setup disk that came with it. However the ISP is Homecall not AOL.
After running the disk it says that it cant connect to the router ! I dont know why as allthe cables are in the right place. It said to check computer is configured for DHCP . Can anyone tell me how to do this the computer is using WindowsXP ?
"The time is always right to do what is right"

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  • albertross_2
    albertross_2 Posts: 8,932 Forumite
    start, run, cmd
    ipconfig /all
    Ever get the feeling you are wasting your time? :rolleyes:
  • espresso
    espresso Posts: 16,448 Forumite
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    ahll wrote: »
    I am trying to installa Netgear Router DG833G using an AOL setup disk that came with it.

    Don't use the AOL setup disk, you will end up with all sorts of crap on your machine! Just enter the IP address of the router into your browser and configure the router yourself.
    :doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:
  • cledor
    cledor Posts: 809 Forumite
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    espresso wrote: »
    Don't use the AOL setup disk, you will end up with all sorts of crap on your machine! Just enter the IP address of the router into your browser and configure the router yourself.

    Agree, there should be a PC health warning on all AOL disks.
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