Cable Forum - View Single Post - Unable to contact DHCP server. cannot retrieve IP address (Router recommendations)

Stuart · 24-12-2005, 13:56

You shouldn't need the NTL CD if you are connecting via Ethernet. Also, there isn't anything on your CD that should be able to change the MAC address on the PC. You *can* change it via windows, but in general, you won't have a reason to do this.

Also, are you connecting to the net via a Set Top Box or Cable Modem? It sounds like you are connecting via Cable Modem. If so, you need to unplug the modem from the mains every time you connect a different PC. In the long run, it is far easier to buy a router if you plan to use multiple PCs on one connection.

Regarding your FlexLM problems, well, do you connect to a licence-server? If so, where is it? If it's at work, there may be a firewall preventing you connecting to it. Our FlexLM server at work is behind a firewall, so I can connect to it freely at work, but if I need to connect to it from Home, I have to go through a Virtual Private Network we have set up at work.

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24-12-2005, 13:56	#2
Stuart - Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Services: Virgin for TV and Internet, BT for phone Posts: 26,546	Re: Unable to contact DHCP server. cannot retrieve IP address You shouldn't need the NTL CD if you are connecting via Ethernet. Also, there isn't anything on your CD that should be able to change the MAC address on the PC. You can change it via windows, but in general, you won't have a reason to do this. Also, are you connecting to the net via a Set Top Box or Cable Modem? It sounds like you are connecting via Cable Modem. If so, you need to unplug the modem from the mains every time you connect a different PC. In the long run, it is far easier to buy a router if you plan to use multiple PCs on one connection. Regarding your FlexLM problems, well, do you connect to a licence-server? If so, where is it? If it's at work, there may be a firewall preventing you connecting to it. Our FlexLM server at work is behind a firewall, so I can connect to it freely at work, but if I need to connect to it from Home, I have to go through a Virtual Private Network we have set up at work. to CableForum BTW.