Unable to config SMC 7004 Router with my Cable

Woz

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Feb 26, 2000
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Okay, I just received my SMC from Amazon, but I am unable to get it working with my setup. I have Verizon Worldwind cable service. I have a static IP and I need to set host and domain names. The router will not allow a static IP and host name. In order to input a host, I need to select dynamic IP. This situation is similiar to the problem experience by an @home user in another thread. I tried configuring the router as it details for an @home user selecting dynamic and putting in my host and domain, but this does not work. If I try static with domain name under DHCP settings, I still cannot connect.

Please advise! I have a 2 computer network with a server on the way and I need this baby working.
 

SeoulMan

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Jun 13, 2001
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I recently bought the same router. I am on @home with Cox Cable and I only have to enter my host name in order to get on. They told me that it's DHCP but it's not true DHCP. I am assigned an IP address but it's setup for Dynamic for the future when Cox will go to a true DHCP. I don't supposed any of this helped since it sounds like you've tried all the combination of Dynamic and Static, in addition to using just the host name by itself.
 

osage

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ATT@Home for me, my SMC will not connect when setup as they say for @Home with a dynamic IP. I have no problem when I specify my static IP, and Host name.

I have never been able to connect when using a dynamic IP, with or with out a router.

my .02