Firewall issue

Focus · 10-22-2006, 04:30 AM

Hi,

I have a problem. Every now and again my IP address will change and I will get the 2 computer icons at the bottom of the taskbar with a question mark on it saying that my computer has little or no connection. The thing is when I open my firewall's main screen I notice that my IP address has changed and this is the reason I can't connect. I have to restart the computer and then my IP address resets in the firewall and I have access to the web. I am using Comodo as my firewall and I am running XP. Anyone know what is causing this problem.

Thanks

Mike

**POADB** · 10-22-2006, 02:23 PM

Hi Focus.

Are you using a router?
Comcast issue dynamic IP addresses, but this shouldn't cause an issue.

When you go to Start > Settings > Network Connections how many connections do you have?

Focus · 10-22-2006, 02:37 PM

Hi,

I am using a router and I have one connection.

**POADB** · 10-23-2006, 10:55 AM

Hi Focus

So is your IP address changing to a 192.168.X.X address?
If so, check your router and make sure it's only issuing a static address.

Perhaps you can ask for assistance in the networking forum, unless you feel you computer has an infection.

10-22-2006, 04:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Focus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 41 OS: ME	Firewall issue Hi, I have a problem. Every now and again my IP address will change and I will get the 2 computer icons at the bottom of the taskbar with a question mark on it saying that my computer has little or no connection. The thing is when I open my firewall's main screen I notice that my IP address has changed and this is the reason I can't connect. I have to restart the computer and then my IP address resets in the firewall and I have access to the web. I am using Comodo as my firewall and I am running XP. Anyone know what is causing this problem. Thanks Mike

10-22-2006, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
POADB Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,482 OS: XP SP2	Hi Focus. Are you using a router? Comcast issue dynamic IP addresses, but this shouldn't cause an issue. When you go to Start > Settings > Network Connections how many connections do you have? __________________

10-22-2006, 02:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Focus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 41 OS: ME	Firewall issue Hi, I am using a router and I have one connection.

10-23-2006, 10:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
POADB Moderator, Microsoft Support Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 6,482 OS: XP SP2	Hi Focus So is your IP address changing to a 192.168.X.X address? If so, check your router and make sure it's only issuing a static address. Perhaps you can ask for assistance in the networking forum, unless you feel you computer has an infection. __________________