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Networking issues

3 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/networking-issues.95217/

pauljose
pauljose Original post #1
Aug 9, 2008 at 5:15 PM
Hi I recently purchased a new HP 8 port switch. Currently I have connected the switch to my desktop and (TV) IPTV. They work perfectly fine. My problem is that I am not able to use my laptop and desktop simultaneously. I get an "IP conflict error". I need help from the networking gurus as to what has to be done. I have windows xp SP3 on my desk top and windows xp SP2 on my laptop. Please help.
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realdan #2
Aug 9, 2008 at 11:22 PM
Ip conflict...maybe laptop and desktop are having the same IP address?

or if you have set it to auto DHCP..then set the IP manually across all network devices
ravi_9793
ravi_9793 #3
Aug 10, 2008 at 12:05 AM
start-->> control panel -->> Network connections -->> right click on LAN -->> Properties -->> TCP/IP -->> properties -->> Assign specific and different address in both system.