ntl250 ip address 169
 

i have a new ntl 250 modem
i can get on the internet with the usb part modem fine
My problem when i try the ethernet lead my ip address changes to 169
i have talked to the ntl broadband it section but to no avail
could somebody help please as i want to go wireless with a router

Re: ntl250 ip address 169
 

Have you removed the USB lead and rebooted the modem after installing the ethernet lead?

Re: ntl250 ip address 169
 

Hi welcome to the site.
is your ethernet port turned on in bios, some PCs come with them off.

Re: ntl250 ip address 169
 

:welcome:

If you are going to use a wireless router, you do not need to connect the ethernet port of the modem to your pc.

If you have the router already, connect modem -> router-> pc(s), and remember to *always* reboot the cable modem when changing devices that are connected to it.

Re: ntl250 ip address 169
 

Re. 169 addresses....


Have a read of:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=18084

and also perhaps:

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/sh...ad.php?t=13164

Re: ntl250 ip address 169
 

Is the ethernet NIC in Network Connections set to automatically acquire IP address?

Re: ntl250 ip address 169
 

thanks for all your help
i loaded winsockfix and now i can use my ethernet lead