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***glc*** · 04-14-2004, 11:14 AM

If the IP on the 98 box is 169.254.x.x that's autoconfiguration. The machine doesn't see the router. Possible causes are a bad NIC or cable, or trashed TCP/IP stack (may require nuke and pave).

04-14-2004, 11:14 AM	#8
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,727	If the IP on the 98 box is 169.254.x.x that's autoconfiguration. The machine doesn't see the router. Possible causes are a bad NIC or cable, or trashed TCP/IP stack (may require nuke and pave).