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Chapter 8 Troubleshooting
I used DHCP to configure my network. Do I need to restart my computer to
refresh my IP address?
No. Select the appropriate operating system, below, and follow the steps to
refresh your
IP
address.
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me - Go to Start , Run , type
winipcfg
, and press
Enter . Ensure the Ethernet adapter is selected in the device box. Press the
Release_all
button, then press the
Renew_all
button.
Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 - Go to Start , Run , type
cmd
, and press Enter . At the
DOS prompt type
ipconfig /release
, then type
ipconfig /renew
.
(Note the space after
ipconfig
.)
Windows XP - Unplug the Ethernet cable or wireless card and plug it back in.
Can I run an application located on another computer over the network?
Yes, if the application is designed to run over a network.
Can I play games between computers on my network, or on the Internet?
Yes, if the games were designed for multi-player or
LAN
play. For specific infor-
mation about whether a game is capable of Internet or
LAN
play, refer to the
game documentation. Some games require ports to be forwarded to host or join
games over the Internet.
I have an FTP or Web server on my network. How can I make it available to
users on the Internet?
For a Web server, enable port forwarding for port
8080
to the
IP
address of the
server and set up the Web server to receive on that port, as well. (Configuring
the server for static
IP
address use is recommended.) For an
FTP
server, enable
port forwarding for port
21
to the
IP
address of the server. (Configuring the
server for static
IP
address use is recommended.)