IP address

How do I manualy change my IP address
I have a Toshiba A135 with Vista

appairently somebody in my building has the same address?

 

Do you have your own ISP and router or is this a communal network connection of some sort?

 

My apartment building has a free public wifi

 

>> How do I manualy change my IP address b1jqxk44 <<

I would suggest a search using the exact terms "manually change my IP address vista"

I could probably type-in the many numerous steps involved in here; but I wouldn't want to mess it up and besides there are many experts sites out there who already have the info readily at hand.

>> apparently somebody in my building has the same address? b1jqxk44 <<

A very useful tool to determine see who might be "leaching off" of your network wifi setup (that is, if you are using a communal network setup) would be the program called "Who's on My Wifi."

Side Notes: The program was actually trialware, last time I checked, anyway... In other words you may use the basic functions and use it for FREE. It is available here: http://www.whoisonmywifi.com/

However I should note that it costs money (for a subscription) in order to utilize it's other more potentially useful features i.e. blocking other intruders (as in by Computer Names/Mac addresses/IPs).

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In that case I'll give you a step-by-step but need to boot a Vista system first.

back in a while.

 

Before getting you to change your settings I've had a thought - the only way two of you can have the same address is if the other person has set a fixed IP address quite low in the range, something like 192.168.1.2, and boots up after you have already connected. The router allocates addresses to wifi devices on a first come first served basis, starting at xxx.xxx.x.2, so if you were allocated 2 and he/she connects you will both get an error message.

If I'm right then a reboot will change your IP so do you mind just testing that please and letting us know how it goes?

 

Compuable nice little tool that is`(whos on my wifi)
Earthling I did a reboot and no more error message
the computer using my IP address was my Gateway M305
in my bedroom
We can close this thread now
Thanks for your help

 

The Gateway must have a fixed IP then. Might be a good idea to change the last part of its IP to a higher number, above 100 for instance. That will avoid future conflicts. Let us know if you want help.