How do I delete Windows 98 default IP address??

[JustStarting]

My broadband took a lightening strike and killed the LAN port on my XP box. I installed a network card just to get it back up. I don't think I'll RMA it for a bad LAN port!! At the same time my other computer lost it's IP addresss assigned DHCP on the router. It defaulted to Windows IP address. My local computer shop will fix the registry keys for a modest $50. I think I can do it myself if I knew where to go in the registry and what keys to edit. Anyone??

 

[skyking]

Set to "obtain settings automatically"
command prompt: ipconfig /release_all
ipconfig /renew_all

If that does not work, you have other issues.

 

[spiridion]

in win 98 go start->run->winipcfg
release button

 

[JustStarting]

I had already tried the "release all, renew all" method- didn't work. Other ideas??

 

[JackMDS]

Try to assign manual IPs and get it to work.

Once it works switch it back to DHCP auto.

If the switch to auto kills it, than the damage is more than just the NIC.

 

[JustStarting]

i tried to manually assign the computers old IP address. i still cannot get the router to recognize it or detect it.

 

[JackMDS]

Well, than it is not only the NIC damage by the lightening.

Here is a good inexpensive Router.

Barricade 7004 4 Port 10/100 Router. $19.00 after rebate

 

[JustStarting]

it is detecting 1 of my 2 computers just fine.

 

[q2261]

Why are you still using Win98? :confused

 

[JustStarting]

I have 98 on an old computer for the kids to do homework, games and surf. My main rig is running XP.