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Removing Automatic Private Address

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by mbeauchamp

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My Cable modem has WIndows XP set to Automatic Private Address, its plugged directly from PC to Modem, In order for my internet to work i need it to say DIrected from DHCP. How do i do this.( I tired the ipac_off.ini it didn't work) I also tried changing network card,formatting etc nothing works. please help

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by jose_12650

Try putting a static IP 192.168.0.1 on your PC where the modem was directly connected. On DNS field, select Automatic DNS Address.

by jose_12650

If you have your computer icon on the XP desktop, open it. Right Click Network Places, Right Click Properties, Right Click Local Area Connection, Right Click Properties, Highlight TCP/Ip setting, Click Properties, then input the data aforementioned.

by frozennuts

The reason your pc is using APIPA is because it is not getting the DHCP configurations from your ISP. If you go into the command prompt and type ipconfig /renew, your ISP should configure you automatically as long as you have specified to Obtain (IP/DNS/etc) Address Automatically within your TCP/IP properties. I hope your not just connecting a cable modem you bought and expecting to get service (I would assume not). If so, (I don't know how to help you).The tech that came out should have configured everything for you automatically, and also should have given you some setup software. I would call your ISP's tech support if you have any more problems. If you can ping 127.0.0.1 successfully, then you Nic should be fine. By the way, formattingwill not solve your problem. Also, make sure their are no exclamation marks beside any devices within device manager. Hope this helps.

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