Getting IP of 0.0.0.0 what does that mean?

[Quad]

when i try to obtain an ip from my isp, i keep getting 0.0.0.0
i have 2 nics in the comp. the other one is able to obtain an ip fine...the 2nd one gets 0.0.0.0
this even happens when i connect the problem nic straight to the cable modem

any ideas?

thx in advance

 

[Abzstrak]

maybe they are limiting IP's based on the mac of the nic? and they dont like your second nic?

 

[bozo1]

Most cable ISP's only give out IP addresses if your NIC's MAC address is on file. They probably have your 1st NIC on file and not your 2nd.

Edit: Oops, too slow I guess.

 

[Quad]

actually, it turns out that if you power cycle the modem, then obtain the ip..it works :\
wierd.

 

[Wik]

Actually not very weird. Many cable modems store the mac of your NIC in memory.