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New Eircom router- 'IP address conflict'

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  • 24-09-2013 3:05pm
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    ireland.man
    Registered Users Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭


    I set up a new account with Eircom and today installed the modem. I have a laptop and an iphone working on the wifi but one other laptop won't connect to the net. Sometimes a message comes up on it about an 'IP address conflict'. Is anyone familiar with this issue and can provide advice?
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    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,300 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    Are you setting the addresses statically or by DHCP?


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    Bog Standard User
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    reset your network adapter to clear the ip conflict


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    ireland.man
    Registered Users Posts: 1,080 ✭✭✭ireland.man


    I've reset the IP address, and reset the network adaptor and still nothing. It's strange because the other laptop is working perfectly.


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    bealtine
    Registered Users Posts: 4,051 ✭✭✭bealtine


    ireland.man wrote: »
    I've reset the IP address, and reset the network adaptor and still nothing. It's strange because the other laptop is working perfectly.

    Setup DHCP on your router and on the clients allow them to get their IP from the router


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    raymix
    Registered Users Posts: 465 ✭✭raymix


    Also make sure that your IPv4 settings are not set manually, leave them on auto.
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ie/windows7/change-tcp-ip-settings

    Same for your iPhone


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    ct5amr2ig1nfhp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,019 ✭✭✭ct5amr2ig1nfhp


    Wouldn't a new Eircom router have DCHP enabled by default?

    If one laptop and one iphone is connecting without issues, I don't think it's a DHCP enabled/disabled issue.

    OP what do you mean you by "I've reset the IP address"?

    Silly question maybe but are you resetting the correct adapter? You probably have two (or more), so make sure you're resetting the WiFi adapter.

    What about trying to reset it via command line - instructions.

    Edit: What type of laptop is it btw?


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