XP Network trouble

**Gurm** · 13 January 2004, 09:44

Yeah I've seen modems like that.

The simple solution is to just either enable "simple file sharing" or install IPX/SPX.

- Gurm

**Jon P. Inghram** · 13 January 2004, 10:00

I thought all cable modems were like that: if you disconnect the modem from the cable line (or if your cable service goes down) the modem will use it's internal DHCP server to provide temporary addresses, starting at 192.168.100.11 for my SB4100. Once it connects to the cable network the ISP's DHCP server provides your real IP. My modem has a USB connection along ethernet, I've used it before as a two port "hub" to network a computer that didn't have a NIC.

**Gurm** · 13 January 2004, 10:22

Oh THAT. Yes yes. Most new modems work like this.

I was a bit confused as to what you were talking about.

- Gurm

**woel** · 13 January 2004, 13:05

I gave up and installed ipx/netbios... disabled netbios for tcp/ip and now it works... i don't like it but at least it works

/Leo

**rugger** · 13 January 2004, 17:30

woel, I wouldn't worry about it

Besides, now you can network some really old games if you need to.

**HomeBrewer** · 13 January 2004, 23:10

Actuallt it's not a bad solution ipx/spx is a non routable protocol and doesn't open you up to external threats.

**woel** · 14 January 2004, 00:32

Oh! Now I can safely play Descent 1 or Doom 2 multiplayer.

**Liquid Snake** · 14 January 2004, 15:18

Actually IPX/SPX is routable, but chances are that your average home router doesnt support IPX routing, and that your ISP's routers don't have it enabled.

But it's cool for the old games

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