[SOLVED] Ip address conflict with another system on the network

Christian_b2k5 · 07-16-2008, 03:20 AM

Hey everyone, it's me again.

As i mentioned in my other topics, i was able to stop the DSL problem by unplugging everything, then wiring it all back up again.

Anyway i'm still getting the ultra slow internet connection. Yesterday whilst waiting for Google to load i started up a game of solitaire, and in the bottom right popped up a little bubble saying:

Quote:

There is an IP address conflict with another system on the network

So what should i do?

I get the impression that the good ol' ipconfig/renew/release method won't work as i've tried that twice prior to this bubble popping up.

Please advise

matt261102 · 07-16-2008, 04:42 AM

How many network devices are in your network? Are there any that have statically assigned IP settings?

jarod · 07-16-2008, 06:03 AM

It means there is another computer on the network using the same IP address

johnwill · 07-16-2008, 07:45 AM

Turn off everything on the network, ALL the machines and any other network device like network printers and NAS drives.
Turn off the router and modem.
Turn on the modem, wait for a steady data light.
Turn on the router, wait two minutes.
Turn on the network devices and computers, one at a time.

This issue is usually caused by resetting a router without resetting all the network connected devices.

Christian_b2k5 · 07-16-2008, 02:45 PM

Thanks John, that worked marvelously!

Speedy internet..here i come...

johnwill · 07-17-2008, 01:37 PM

Glad we could help.

07-16-2008, 04:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
matt261102 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 133 OS: XP SP2, Server2003, Fedora 7	Re: Ip address conflict with another system on the network How many network devices are in your network? Are there any that have statically assigned IP settings?

07-16-2008, 06:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
jarod Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia, Klang Posts: 308 OS: Win XP service pack 2 My System	Re: Ip address conflict with another system on the network It means there is another computer on the network using the same IP address __________________ Optimus Prime: Were we so different? They're a young species. They have much to learn. But I've seen goodness in them.Freedom is the right of all sentient beings. You all know there's only one way to end this war. We must destroy the cube. If all else fails, I will unite it with the spark in my chest.

07-16-2008, 07:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ip address conflict with another system on the network Turn off everything on the network, ALL the machines and any other network device like network printers and NAS drives. Turn off the router and modem. Turn on the modem, wait for a steady data light. Turn on the router, wait two minutes. Turn on the network devices and computers, one at a time. This issue is usually caused by resetting a router without resetting all the network connected devices. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

07-16-2008, 02:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Christian_b2k5 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5 OS: Winbloze XP SP2	Re: Ip address conflict with another system on the network Thanks John, that worked marvelously! Speedy internet..here i come... __________________ Why can't we all just get along and use one browser. =[

07-17-2008, 01:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Re: Ip address conflict with another system on the network Glad we could help. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience