Thread: Unable to contact DHCP server. cannot retrieve IP address (Router recommendations)
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Old 24-12-2005, 16:06   #7
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Re: Unable to contact DHCP server. cannot retrieve IP address
The MAC address of the modem identifies it uniquely and is assigned to your cable line when the engineer installs it, hence the reason that ntl cannot send out replacement modems by mail. An ntl modem will only work on the connection it was registered to.

Regarding the router, wired ones can be bought for £20, I have an ORIGO 4 port router which cost £15.99 + VAT and has been brilliant.
The router assigns IP addresses automatically when set to DHCP, the modem IP address remains fairly static and is assigned by the ntl server, mine hasnâ₠¬Ã¢â€žÂ¢t changed in months.
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