Need help getting my Win2K Advanced Server onto my DSL>

[DO97]

I just got done installing Win2k advanced server onto this spare PC I have. I'm turning it into another CS server for my LAN party and my own personal CS server during the week.
I have it hooked up to my DSL modem and I set it to use DHCP. The problem is that the Win2k PC never gets an IP address. It always says something like "unable to contact DHCP server" when I use do "ipconfig /renew" .

Right now I only have one NIC installed, it's a 3Com card. Windows tells me that it is functioning properly. Anyone know what the problem could be? Thanks.

dave

 

[Chatterjee]

this may be a dumb question but are you using the right cable (straight-through or crossover)? is your computer directly connected to the DSL modem or to a hub?

-S

 

[DO97]

The cables are all fine and dandy. It just doesn't want to get an IP and gateway and what not. ANyway tech support told me that I can just enter the info manually as opposed to using DHCP, so my problem is pretty much fixed, thanks for replying though.

dave

 

[RayZor]

May not be the same thing but, my dsl provider had me setup a "Dummy IP" address to take care of that same problem, look in your dsl manual, or do a search at your dsl providers site for "Dummy IP address", where you'll find the address to plug in.
Hope this helps ya