Recent content by LBM1A

Correct... but the DHCP server should also record the lease and hold the same information..

The way it works or so I've been told is: When an incoming packet destined for a host machine on a particular local area network arrives at a gateway, the gateway asks the ARP program to find a physical host or MAC address that matches the IP address. The ARP program looks in the ARP cache and...

Dropping the Routers DHCP range down is not necessary, but if you want to go that route there should no problem. The Router holds the "in use" IP(s) in the ARP cache for a certain amout of days and as long as the PC stays sctive, then the IP will stay reserved.

Check the Permissions on "chickenwing" by right clicking on the share(s) and select the Sharing and Security. Click on the Sharing tab and make sure to look under the Permissions tab. Most of the time "Everyone" is listed with read access only, but not always. LB

Yes, If you have shared anything such as a Folder, Drive or Printer and you have setup your user list along with Permissions. If you're not sure on how to do any of those, check the link in my first post.. LB

BTW, concerning what to chose for the Networking wizard, all Routers have either a built in Hub or Switch.. LB

1. Run the "Setup a Small Home Or Office Network Wizard 2. Go to My Computer > Tools > Folder Options > View > Scroll Down to the Last entry and Make Sure "Use Simple File Sharing" is NOT checked. 3. Go to your "Local Area Connection" and right click and go to Properties >...

Lots of $$$$ ;) In a nutshell... Managed Switch is User Configured for traffic prioritization. UnManaged is non-configurable.. Pretty much a hub but with better traffic prioritization.. LB

Should be no problem there.. Just assign the IP address to the PC that you're wanting to have a Static or Hard Coded IP to. Got to the Properties of the NIC and change it from "Obtain IP Address automatically" to "Use the following IP Address" for Default Gatewary be sure to specify you Routers...

This fixed it for me.. Theme Fix:)

I have the Viewsonic VA800 and it's a 17inch..I have had it for about 5 months now and have not experienced and problems..It is very clear and has alot of great features..The only grip I have is the price. It is now $400.00 less than when I bought mine..I took alot of time before settling with...

I need help deciding which Asus Motherboard to use with the new P4 1.7 processor I just got for x-mas..Which one would be a good choice?..I'm really looking for the best model I can get..I personally like the ASUS P4T-E , but I would like to hear what other ASUS boards you might choose.. LB

I win2k there is also another option in the folder options to unhide system files or something of this nature, it is just above the show all files options, this has to checked also...

I have the Service and thats why I was looking around in the forums. I have a couple of computers connected through USB Network Adapters.. Why, are you having troubles? Because I am having trouble with the ADSL locking up my system when any streaming Media is running, for example Windows Media...

More than you do in one day!!