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9.2 Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I find out what IP address my computer is using?
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me - Select Start, Run, and type “winipcfg.” Press
Enter. When the “Winipcfg” window appears, ensure your network device is
selected.
Windows NT, 2000, and XP - Select Start, Run and type “cmd.” Press Enter.
When the command screen appears, type “ipconfig” and press Enter.
I used DHCP to configure my network. Do I need to restart my computer to
refresh my IP address?
No. Follow these steps to refresh your IP address:
Windows 95, 98, 98SE, and Me - Select Start, Run, type “winipcfg,” and press
Enter. Ensure the Ethernet adapter is selected in the device box. Press Release_
all, then Renew_all.
Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 - Select Start, Run, type “cmd,” and press Enter. At
the DOS prompt, type “ipconfig /release,” then type “ipconfig /renew.”
Windows XP - Unplug the Ethernet cable or wireless card and plug it back in.
Can I run an application located on another computer over the network?
Yes, if the application is designed to run over a network.
Can I play games between computers on my network, or on the Internet?
Yes, if the games were designed for multi-player or LAN play. For specific
information about whether a game is capable of Internet or LAN play, refer to
the game documentation. Some games require ports to be forwarded to host or
join games over the Internet.
I have an FTP or Web server on my network. How can I make it available to users
on the Internet?
For a Web server, enable port forwarding for port 8088 to the IP address of the
server and set up the Web server to receive on that port, as well. (Configuring
the server to use a static IP address is recommended.)
For an FTP server, enable port forwarding for port 21 to the IP address of the
server. (Configuring the server to use a static IP address is recommended.)