If a computer is unable to configure a valid Internet Protocol address, it can't connect to a network. If you plug a laptop directly into a modem with an Ethernet cable and receive a "No Valid IP ...

All computers connected to networks have different IP addresses. This is how networks can verify where particular messages should go. In order to connect different computers, you need to access one ...

If you see The system detected an address conflict for IP address log with Event ID 4199 in the Event Viewer, you may notice ...

Some Windows users, who use an Ethernet port in multiple computers may receive an IP address conflict Network Error – Another computer on this network has the same ...

An easy way to share files between PCs in your home is to set up a share drive using your router’s USB port. You can set up a ...

DHCP is fine, unless you're looking to perform advanced networking tasks. Here's how to set a Static IP address (or DHCP reservation) for any device on your network. Our team tests, rates, and reviews ...

You can use these techniques, including a VPN and alternative methods, to quickly and easily change your IP address.

I often find myself needing to connect two PCs when I’m away from my regular office network. Maybe I want to pass files to a friend without searching for a thumb drive. Or if I’m feeling generous, ...

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Internet networking involves a lot of alchemy, and I confess to occasionally dropping an eye of newt (or an IP of newt) into a boiling pot to fix problems on my local network. There’s a particular ...