Networking problems = very annoying

[corrupted12]

Hi, it's me again with another networking problem.

A few weeks ago (a month ago), I posted a thread explaining a very annoying problem.

I got it fixed by setting up a Static I.P. for myself.

Another problem arose about 3 weeks later.

The problem wasn't on my main computer, it was on my other one. (It uses WiFi BTW)

It would have a small yellow triangle with an exclamation point at the icon tray bar on the bottom right on the network icon, and say acquiring network address before the icon.

I didn't know what to do, I restarted it, nothing, I restarted the adapter, still nothing.

I decided to reset my router to it's factory settings. The problem on my other computer is fixed, but now I have my old problem with my main computer.

What should I do?

Thanks.

BTW,I didn't set a static I.P. yet, fearing the problem on the other computer might come back.

[corrupted12]

BTW I'm using Vista Prem on main computer and XP home on other computer

[NobleScarlet]

There might be an IP conflict, try to set the IP of the other computer to static then use an IP different from yours. If you want to set one PC to static IP then it might be better to set all to static to avoid IP conflict wherein both PCs have the same network IP.

[mudmanc4]

Without searching though hundreds of links to find the issue you originally had, maybe link me to it, or specify something that gives clues towards your issue.

What is the purpose of your static IP?

Sounds as if Noble is on the right track !

[NobleScarlet]

I just did some Google(ing) and I think this might help you:

http://smallbusiness.itworld.com/4374/nls_windows_tullochconflict06918/page_1.html

[corrupted12]

http://www.testmy.net/t-21395 is the thread of my old problem...its on the same page in the forum  Thx Noble, I'll try that