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17-05-2005, 07:11

But, as Malc says, if your PC is getting a 169. address, it is failing to get an IP from the router, rather than the router failing to get an address from the cable modem. Make sure the PC is plugged into a LAN port and the CM into the WAN port on the router. Also, I don't know whether the TW connection is straight or cross-over. the PC - router cable needs to be straight-through.

17-05-2005, 07:11	#6
JohnHorb Guest Location: Sale, Cheshire Services: 10MB Broadband, DTV, Telephone Posts: n/a	Re: DHCP issues with Sweex router But, as Malc says, if your PC is getting a 169. address, it is failing to get an IP from the router, rather than the router failing to get an address from the cable modem. Make sure the PC is plugged into a LAN port and the CM into the WAN port on the router. Also, I don't know whether the TW connection is straight or cross-over. the PC - router cable needs to be straight-through.