Re: Changing IP address
Doug Thistlethwaite wrote:
>
> Dan Willard wrote:
>
> > You are correct that your ISP is clueless. Going by the numbers that you
> > sent, your home network and theirs are one network with the same network
> > number and broadcast number. And why your router calls out whenever a
> > broadcast packet is sent.
>
> Dan, Thanks for the information. I was kind of thinking that they had a
> problem with
> what they gave me. (see below).
>
> >
> > Now, provided that the numbers for your range are correct, your linux box
> > is trying to take the broadcast number for your home network. And yes, the
> > first number in a range is the network number (even) and the last is the
> > broadcast number (odd), your reasoning looks good to me. Gonna take a
> > little work to straighten it out.
> > You should call your ISP and varify your home network numbers. Yell at
> > 'em if they give you a wrong subnet, its a major security hole for both you
> > and them. (Unless you are using your office's network, then different rules
> > apply).
> > Both your win95 and linux boxes need the same subnetmask number. You'll
> > need to change you linux box's ip to something other than 103 (100 looks
> > good). You should also change your router's subnet to match
> > (204.178.54.101/29 if the router doen't like it try /21, some routers drop
> > the first 8 bits) and change its network and broadcast numbers. You will
> > also probably have to change the route in the router to point to the new
> > network.
> > I hope I haven't forgoten anything. Now, don't you just love computers
> > and networks?
>
> Humm....
>
> Basically, my ISP gave me three IP addresses (I had to twist his arm as
> normally he changes A LOT more for static IP addresses. I have .101,
> .102, and .103 on his network with .253 being his system. His
> suggestion is to use 255.255.255.0 for the netmask, with .0 for the
> network and .255 for the broadcast address. I have asked him a few
> question on this issue and I think he is already getting tired of me! :O
>
> Oh, one more piece of information If I pull the power on my router, my
> pc can't connect to the samba on the linux at all!
>
> I have the feeling that if I push to much, I am going to become a
> internet orphan again. In my location, I am having a very hard time
> trying to get ISDN service within my local calling area. I am basically
> waiting for DSL to arrive later this summer. This said...
>
> Is there any way for me to use the three IP addresses they assigned to
> me? I know the router (pipeline 50) has some fancy features and maybe
> they can help. I tried the following this morning after your last
> message.
>
> IPADDR .103
> Can I know the pipeline 50 has filters, DHCP, NAT, and other fancy
> features. Unfortunately, I do not have a manual for the device.
>
This is probably not your real problem, but you can download the
Pipeline manuals from www.ascend.com.
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