Hooking a different computer to the internet

[S.C. Joe]

Got a different notebook but it won't go on-line to the internet. Something about a wrong IP address How do I find mine and enter it to my new notebook,

thanks.

 

[S.C. Joe]

Haven't tried wireless yet, its though a cable like I have my notebook right now--seems to work faster...maybe I try wireless soon...just got back in...

 

[PDSAjax]

Were you hooking your old pc directly to the box provided my your Internet Provider? If so, a lot of ISP's tie your connection to a specific MAC address (a unique identifier that is (theoretically) different for every network card.) Your ISP should be able to change this... Alternatively use a router....

 

[S.C. Joe]

I found the IP address but could not change it but I didn;t click Renew ..my wireless is working so im on-line and it works fast...I think I get it now with a bit more work, thanks..

 

[S.C. Joe]

Try typing " ipconfig /renew". Does this fix it?

no...it saids.... The system can not find the path specified...

 

[S.C. Joe]

Hmm Im trying to get this one link but its too long to copy in the little box...I post it here so I can see it...a cool link to many news storys..


http://customwire.ap.org/dynamic/fronts/RAW?SITE=OKSHA&SECTION=HOME

 

[S.C. Joe]

The IP address is three 2 digit numbers and 1 set of 3 digit numbers..not sure if I should post them on-line.