IP Conflict?

TheGift73 · 10-19-2006, 11:10 AM

Hi,

I keep on getting the following error message, "There is an ip conflict with another computer on the network". Does anyone have any ideas on how i can go about resolving this issue?

My ISP is Pipex UK
My OS is WinXp Pro SP2
My Router is a Netgear DG834G

I live in a shared flat, but untill recently, have been the only person with a computer. But last month two new people moved in and both asked if it were ok if the could tap into my wireless connection to email etc.. I have no problem with this at all. But i figured that getting this message isn't that good, so any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I don't use the wireless function to connect as the router is right next to me, so i use a cable. It only seems to happen when one of my flat mates connects.

**johnwill** · 10-19-2006, 03:06 PM

Well, obviously you are colliding with at least one of the people that are using the wireless. The usual cure for this is to change your IP address to a static one outside the range of the DHCP server in the router. This will avoid any possibility of another DHCP address colliding with yours.

TheGift73 · 11-02-2006, 01:06 PM

Excellent, this has solved the issue. Sorry for the late thank you by the way.

**johnwill** · 11-02-2006, 02:56 PM

No problem, thanks for the feedback.

kone · 11-06-2006, 05:11 AM

I Ask One Query For U . Why Ip Conflict Occurs. Pls Clarify.

crazijoe · 11-06-2006, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kone

I Ask One Query For U . Why Ip Conflict Occurs. Pls Clarify.

Two users on the network that have the same IP address.

10-19-2006, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheGift73 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewes UK Posts: 151 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	IP Conflict? Hi, I keep on getting the following error message, "There is an ip conflict with another computer on the network". Does anyone have any ideas on how i can go about resolving this issue? My ISP is Pipex UK My OS is WinXp Pro SP2 My Router is a Netgear DG834G I live in a shared flat, but untill recently, have been the only person with a computer. But last month two new people moved in and both asked if it were ok if the could tap into my wireless connection to email etc.. I have no problem with this at all. But i figured that getting this message isn't that good, so any advice would be greatly appreciated. I don't use the wireless function to connect as the router is right next to me, so i use a cable. It only seems to happen when one of my flat mates connects. Last edited by TheGift73; 10-19-2006 at 11:36 AM.

10-19-2006, 03:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Well, obviously you are colliding with at least one of the people that are using the wireless. The usual cure for this is to change your IP address to a static one outside the range of the DHCP server in the router. This will avoid any possibility of another DHCP address colliding with yours. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-02-2006, 02:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,720 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	No problem, thanks for the feedback. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

11-06-2006, 05:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
kone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1 OS: windowsxp	protocol support I Ask One Query For U . Why Ip Conflict Occurs. Pls Clarify. Last edited by crazijoe; 11-06-2006 at 05:22 AM. Reason: unnecessary link

11-02-2006, 01:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheGift73 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lewes UK Posts: 151 OS: XP Pro SP3 My System	Excellent, this has solved the issue. Sorry for the late thank you by the way.