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can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro to vista via wired
LAN?

On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:12:31 -0700, ciwluke wrote:

>can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro to vista via wired
>LAN?

It just works.

Saying that you were specific about Win 2000 Pro but not which version
of VIsta although it shouldn't make a difference.

You also didn't specify what your LAN is, just the 2PCs on a crossover
cable, via a repeater/switch or the switch ports of a router connected
to your ISP.

In the 1st 2 cases Windows should figure out the IP addresses if auto
configuration is enabled and for the 3rd if DHCP is enabled the
addresses should be from the router.

You also didn't make it clear if by connected you also meant file /
print sharing which involves some extra steps.

Did you try searching 24HSHD for the many posts containing
http://groups.google.com/group/24hou...elpdesk/topics
home networking links?

Here they are again although it's only bee a few days.

From author:why posts, remembering credits when I can.

From a Plato post of 23 Aug 2006
Networking - General
http://www.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htm
http://www.homenethelp.com/home-network.asp
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/dccmain.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/category04

Networking - NT/XP Specific
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/homenetworking/
http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/winxpnetworking/
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813936
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_network.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...started/defaul...


| Looking at some of the previous posts in 24HSHD, the usual networking
| tutorials are -
|
| http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
| http://www.wown.com/
| http://smallnetbuilder.com/
| http://www.homenethelp.com/
| http://www.homepcnetwork.com/
|


Lots of home networking links posted in the last couple of months in
24HSHD.

Toolman Tim post -
===========================================
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...g/default.mspx
http://www.homepcnetwork.com/
or search at Google for Home Networking for plenty more help...

A Mike post -
===========================================
Step by Step: Networking for Dummies
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/guide.htm

DIY home networking guides and tutorials
http://www.homenethelp.com/

WLAN Wireless Networking
http://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wlan.htm

Home and Small Office Networking with Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/homenetworking/

How to Set Up a Small Network with Windows XP Home Edition (PART 1)
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813936

http://www.wown.com/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/

From a why? post -
===========================================
http://groups-beta.google.com/groups...tutorial&as_ug...
or shorter
http://makeashorterlink.com/?D1872344B

or ripped from several previous posts -

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/

See Index for ICS, check the step-by-step articles maybe?
http://www.wown.com/

maybe here as well
http://www.firewall.cx/

http://www.wown.info/j_helmig/guide.htm

http://www.wown.com/articles_tutorials/common/

One of the sites mentioned in other posts,
http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/dia...rt-router.html


Starting to get duplicates from the many times these links appear.




Me

On Jun 11, 4:34 pm, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:12:31 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
> >can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro to vista via wired
> >LAN?
>
> It just works.
>
> Saying that you were specific about Win 2000 Pro but not which version
> of VIsta although it shouldn't make a difference.
>
> You also didn't specify what your LAN is, just the 2PCs on a crossover
> cable, via a repeater/switch or the switch ports of a router connected
> to your ISP.
>
> In the 1st 2 cases Windows should figure out the IP addresses if auto
> configuration is enabled and for the 3rd if DHCP is enabled the
> addresses should be from the router.
>
> You also didn't make it clear if by connected you also meant file /
> print sharing which involves some extra steps.
>
> Did you try searching 24HSHD for the many posts containinghttp://groups.google.com/group/24hoursupport.helpdesk/topics
> home networking links?
>
> Here they are again although it's only bee a few days.
>
> From author:why posts, remembering credits when I can.
>
> From a Plato post of 23 Aug 2006
> Networking - Generalhttp://www.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htmhttp://www.homenethelp.com/home-network.asphttp://www.wown.com/j_helmig/dccmain.htmhttp://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/category04
>
> Networking - NT/XP Specifichttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/homenetworking/http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/winxpnetworking/http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813936http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_network.htmhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/getstarted/defaul...
>
> | Looking at some of the previous posts in 24HSHD, the usual networking
> | tutorials are -
> |
> |http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
> |http://www.wown.com/
> |http://smallnetbuilder.com/
> |http://www.homenethelp.com/
> |http://www.homepcnetwork.com/
> |
>
> Lots of home networking links posted in the last couple of months in
> 24HSHD.
>
> Toolman Tim post -
> ===========================================http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/default.mspxhttp://www.homepcnetwork.com/
> or search at Google for Home Networking for plenty more help...
>
> A Mike post -
> ===========================================
> Step by Step: Networking for Dummieshttp://www.wown.com/j_helmig/guide.htm
>
> DIY home networking guides and tutorialshttp://www.homenethelp.com/
>
> WLAN Wireless Networkinghttp://www.wown.com/j_helmig/wlan.htm
>
> Home and Small Office Networking with Windows XPhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/homenetworking/
>
> How to Set Up a Small Network with Windows XP Home Edition (PART 1)http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813936
>
> http://www.wown.com/http://www.pract...networked.com/
>
> From a why? post -
> ===========================================http://groups-beta.google.com/groups?as_q=home+network+tutorial&as_ug...
> or shorterhttp://makeashorterlink.com/?D1872344B
>
> or ripped from several previous posts -
>
> http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
>
> See Index for ICS, check the step-by-step articles maybe?http://www.wown.com/
>
> maybe here as wellhttp://www.firewall.cx/
>
> http://www.wown.info/j_helmig/guide.htm
>
> http://www.wown.com/articles_tutorials/common/
>
> One of the sites mentioned in other posts,http://www.dslwebserver.com/main/dia...rt-router.html
>
> Starting to get duplicates from the many times these links appear.
>
> Me

thanks for that - the vista version is home premium- but i need to
connect them to a domain not the internet. and also enable file
sharing......- any ideas.

On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:43:45 -0700, ciwluke wrote:

....something away down at the bottom of the post a few lines and hardly
a snip. <groan>

>On Jun 11, 4:34 pm, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
>> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:12:31 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
>> >can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro to vista via wired
>> >LAN?
>>
>> It just works.
>>
>> Saying that you were specific about Win 2000 Pro but not which version
>> of VIsta although it shouldn't make a difference.
>>
>> You also didn't specify what your LAN is, just the 2PCs on a crossover
>> cable, via a repeater/switch or the switch ports of a router connected
>> to your ISP.
>>
>> In the 1st 2 cases Windows should figure out the IP addresses if auto
>> configuration is enabled and for the 3rd if DHCP is enabled the
>> addresses should be from the router.
>>
>> You also didn't make it clear if by connected you also meant file /
>> print sharing which involves some extra steps.
>>
>> Did you try searching 24HSHD for the many posts containinghttp://groups.google.com/group/24hoursupport.helpdesk/topics
>> home networking links?
>>
>> Here they are again although it's only bee a few days.
>>
>> From author:why posts, remembering credits when I can.
>>
>> From a Plato post of 23 Aug 2006
>> Networking - Generalhttp://www.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htmhttp://www.homenethelp.com/home-network.asphttp://www.wown.com/j_helmig/dccmain.htmhttp://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/category04
>>
>> Networking - NT/XP Specifichttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/homenetworking/http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/winxpnetworking/http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813936http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_network.htmhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/getstarted/defaul...
>>
>> | Looking at some of the previous posts in 24HSHD, the usual networking
>> | tutorials are -
>> |

<snip lists of links>

>> Me
>
>thanks for that - the vista version is home premium- but i need to
>connect them to a domain not the internet. and also enable file
>sharing......- any ideas.

Here is an idea, read some of the links.

It would also be a nice idea not to bottom post 3 lines on the end of
90.


Windows 2000 Pro is very easy, Speak to the
1) network administrator, do you need a static address or dhcp.
2) domain administrator or an account holder with add computer to domain
rights.
3) server administrator to enable sharing and correct permissions for
you to connect to shares.
4) printer administrator, usually the same person as 1,2 or 3.

Vista Home doesn't join domains, this has been repeated in losts of
posts and many of the MS Vista newsgroups. It's one of those .. oh not
not again and again and again questions.

For Vista you will still need 1-4, only it can't join a domain. You may
still have to create a user account anyway.

3rd hit www.google.com

http://www.helpwithwindows.com/Windo...h-version.html
Vista home either version, join domain - No.

You can IIRC still connect to domain resources, needing a
account/password. Do some reading and speak to 1,2,3 or 4.

Other than that, do some reading you were given lots of links including
wown.

http://www.google.com/search?q=vista+home+domain

Me

On 11 Jun, 19:35, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:43:45 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
>
> ...something away down at the bottom of the post a few lines and hardly
> a snip. <groan>
>
>
>
> >On Jun 11, 4:34 pm, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
> >> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:12:31 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
> >> >can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro to vista via wired
> >> >LAN?
>
> >> It just works.
>
> >> Saying that you were specific about Win 2000 Pro but not which version
> >> of VIsta although it shouldn't make a difference.
>
> >> You also didn't specify what your LAN is, just the 2PCs on a crossover
> >> cable, via a repeater/switch or the switch ports of a router connected
> >> to your ISP.
>
> >> In the 1st 2 cases Windows should figure out the IP addresses if auto
> >> configuration is enabled and for the 3rd if DHCP is enabled the
> >> addresses should be from the router.
>
> >> You also didn't make it clear if by connected you also meant file /
> >> print sharing which involves some extra steps.
>
> >> Did you try searching 24HSHD for the many posts containinghttp://groups.google.com/group/24hoursupport.helpdesk/topics
> >> home networking links?
>
> >> Here they are again although it's only bee a few days.
>
> >> From author:why posts, remembering credits when I can.
>
> >> From a Plato post of 23 Aug 2006
> >> Networking - Generalhttp://www.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htmhttp://www.homenethelp.c...
>
> >> Networking - NT/XP Specifichttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/homenetworking/http://compnetworki......
>
> >> | Looking at some of the previous posts in 24HSHD, the usual networking
> >> | tutorials are -
> >> |
>
> <snip lists of links>
>
> >> Me
>
> >thanks for that - the vista version is home premium- but i need to
> >connect them to a domain not the internet. and also enable file
> >sharing......- any ideas.
>
> Here is an idea, read some of the links.
>
> It would also be a nice idea not to bottom post 3 lines on the end of
> 90.
>
> Windows 2000 Pro is very easy, Speak to the
> 1) network administrator, do you need a static address or dhcp.
> 2) domain administrator or an account holder with add computer to domain
> rights.
> 3) server administrator to enable sharing and correct permissions for
> you to connect to shares.
> 4) printer administrator, usually the same person as 1,2 or 3.
>
> Vista Home doesn't join domains, this has been repeated in losts of
> posts and many of the MS Vista newsgroups. It's one of those .. oh not
> not again and again and again questions.
>
> For Vista you will still need 1-4, only it can't join a domain. You may
> still have to create a user account anyway.
>
> 3rd hitwww.google.com
>
> http://www.helpwithwindows.com/Windo...h-version.html
> Vista home either version, join domain - No.
>
> You can IIRC still connect to domain resources, needing a
> account/password. Do some reading and speak to 1,2,3 or 4.
>
> Other than that, do some reading you were given lots of links including
> wown.
>
> http://www.google.com/search?q=vista+home+domain
>
> Me

we are a small business- there are no IT experts to speak to.
i just want to know a step by step procedure to connect them.

"ciwluke" <> wrote in message
news: ups.com...
> can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro to vista via wired
> LAN?


ciwluke

1 As far as I know Vista Home will 'not' connect to a Domain, you need Vista
Business or Ultimate for that.
Workgroup yes, Domain no.
2 If you do not have an 'Domain' savy staff member then may I respectfully
suggest you get someone in to do the job. In the end it is going to be
quicker, easier and 'cheaper'.

Best
Paul.

On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:48:14 -0700, ciwluke wrote:

Again, no snipping and 2 lines posted away at the end.

>On 11 Jun, 19:35, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
>> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:43:45 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
>>
>> ...something away down at the bottom of the post a few lines and hardly
>> a snip. <groan>
>>
>>
>>
>> >On Jun 11, 4:34 pm, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
>> >> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:12:31 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
>> >> >can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro to vista via wired
>> >> >LAN?
>>
>> >> It just works.
>>
>> >> Saying that you were specific about Win 2000 Pro but not which version
>> >> of VIsta although it shouldn't make a difference.
>>
>> >> You also didn't specify what your LAN is, just the 2PCs on a crossover
>> >> cable, via a repeater/switch or the switch ports of a router connected
>> >> to your ISP.

<snip>

>> <snip lists of links>
>>
>> >> Me
>>
>> >thanks for that - the vista version is home premium- but i need to
>> >connect them to a domain not the internet. and also enable file
>> >sharing......- any ideas.
>>
>> Here is an idea, read some of the links.
>>
>> It would also be a nice idea not to bottom post 3 lines on the end of
>> 90.
>>
>> Windows 2000 Pro is very easy, Speak to the
>> 1) network administrator, do you need a static address or dhcp.
>> 2) domain administrator or an account holder with add computer to domain
>> rights.
>> 3) server administrator to enable sharing and correct permissions for
>> you to connect to shares.
>> 4) printer administrator, usually the same person as 1,2 or 3.

<snip>

>> Other than that, do some reading you were given lots of links including
>> wown.
>>
>> http://www.google.com/search?q=vista+home+domain
>>
>> Me
>
>we are a small business- there are no IT experts to speak to.
>i just want to know a step by step procedure to connect them.

Read some notes of the sites for the networking links. Many of those
have lists of steps and images from screenshots.

Unless you are doing dozens or 100's I have always found little use for
step by step notes.

None of those sites will be any use if you don't get the basics sorted
like addressing, joining a domain and setting shares.

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/
Articles and Tutorials
Windows 2000 , has sharing, user management / permissions , network
install, network access.

No doubt the general - for all OS and Vista sections have other stuff
you need.

You haven't tried all that much have you, in the VIsta section.

File and Print Sharing in Windows Vista
Date - Apr 25, 2006
Author - Brien M. Posey
In this article I will show you how users can set up some share
points of their own in Windows Vista.

Introducing Vista’s Network Center
Date - Mar 07, 2006
Author - Brien M. Posey
If you have ever worked as a consultant or even just helped out a
friend with a computer problem, then you have probably been in a
situation in which you sat down at an unfamiliar workstation and had to
get an idea of how the system was configured prior to working on the
problem. Although Windows XP’s network configuration options are pretty
straightforward, you usually can’t get all of the particulars of a
machine’s network connectivity at a glance. In Windows Vista though,
Microsoft has made it a lot easier to quickly gather information about
how a workstation is connected to a network through a new component

http://www.windowsnetworking.com/art...ics-Part8.html
see the sections
Networking Basics: Part 1 - Networking Hardware
Networking Basics: Part 2 - Routers
Networking Basics: Part 3 - DNS Servers
Networking Basics: Part 4 - Workstations and Servers
Networking Basics: Part 5 - Domain Controllers
Networking Basics: Part 6 - Windows Domain
Networking Basics: Part 7 - Introduction to FSMO Roles


Me

ciwluke wrote:
>
> can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro to vista via wired
> LAN?



Networking

http://www.howstuffworks.com/home-network.htm
http://www.homenethelp.com/home-network.asp
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/category04
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...g/default.mspx
http://compnetworking.about.com/od/w...Windows_XP.htm
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813936
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/networking/xp_network.htm
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...d/default.mspx



--
http://www.bootdisk.com/

On 12 Jun, 19:05, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:48:14 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
>
> Again, no snipping and 2 lines posted away at the end.
>
>
>
> >On 11 Jun, 19:35, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
> >> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:43:45 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
>
> >> ...something away down at the bottom of the post a few lines and hardly
> >> a snip. <groan>
>
> >> >On Jun 11, 4:34 pm, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
> >> >> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:12:31 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
> >> >> >can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro tovistavia wired
> >> >> >LAN?
>
> >> >> It just works.
>
> >> >> Saying that you were specific about Win 2000 Pro but not which version
> >> >> ofVIstaalthough it shouldn't make a difference.
>
> >> >> You also didn't specify what your LAN is, just the 2PCs on a crossover
> >> >> cable, via a repeater/switch or the switch ports of a router connected
> >> >> to your ISP.
>
> <snip>
>
>
>
> >> <snip lists of links>
>
> >> >> Me
>
> >> >thanks for that - thevistaversion is home premium- but i need to
> >> >connect them to a domain not the internet. and also enable file
> >> >sharing......- any ideas.
>
> >> Here is an idea, read some of the links.
>
> >> It would also be a nice idea not to bottom post 3 lines on the end of
> >> 90.
>
> >> Windows 2000 Pro is very easy, Speak to the
> >> 1) network administrator, do you need a static address or dhcp.
> >> 2) domain administrator or an account holder with add computer to domain
> >> rights.
> >> 3) server administrator to enable sharing and correct permissions for
> >> you to connect to shares.
> >> 4) printer administrator, usually the same person as 1,2 or 3.
>
> <snip>
>
> >> Other than that, do some reading you were given lots of links including
> >> wown.
>
> >>http://www.google.com/search?q=vista+home+domain
>
> >> Me
>
> >we are a small business- there are no IT experts to speak to.
> >i just want to know a step by step procedure to connect them.
>
> Read some notes of the sites for thenetworkinglinks. Many of those
> have lists of steps and images from screenshots.
>
> Unless you are doing dozens or 100's I have always found little use for
> step by step notes.
>
> None of those sites will be any use if you don't get the basics sorted
> like addressing, joining a domain and setting shares.
>
> http://www.windowsnetworking.com/
> Articles and Tutorials
> Windows 2000 , has sharing, user management / permissions , network
> install, network access.
>
> No doubt the general - for all OS andVistasections have other stuff
> you need.
>
> You haven't tried all that much have you, in theVIstasection.
>
> File and Print Sharing in WindowsVista
> Date - Apr 25, 2006
> Author - Brien M. Posey
> In this article I will show you how users can set up some share
> points of their own in WindowsVista.
>
> IntroducingVista's Network Center
> Date - Mar 07, 2006
> Author - Brien M. Posey
> If you have ever worked as a consultant or even just helped out a
> friend with a computer problem, then you have probably been in a
> situation in which you sat down at an unfamiliar workstation and had to
> get an idea of how the system was configured prior to working on the
> problem. Although Windows XP's network configuration options are pretty
> straightforward, you usually can't get all of the particulars of a
> machine's network connectivity at a glance. In WindowsVistathough,
> Microsoft has made it a lot easier to quickly gather information about
> how a workstation is connected to a network through a new component
>
> http://www.windowsnetworking.com/art...working-Basics...
> see the sections
> NetworkingBasics: Part 1 -NetworkingHardware
> NetworkingBasics: Part 2 - Routers
> NetworkingBasics: Part 3 - DNS Servers
> NetworkingBasics: Part 4 - Workstations and Servers
> NetworkingBasics: Part 5 - Domain Controllers
> NetworkingBasics: Part 6 - Windows Domain
> NetworkingBasics: Part 7 - Introduction to FSMO Roles
>
> Me

this is all very well.- but still doesnt give me a simple step by step
guide to connecting my 3 windows 2000pro pc to my vista via wired LAN
and hub.....

On Thu, 14 Jun 2007 02:01:03 -0700, ciwluke wrote:

Learn how to snip and stop bottom posting a few lines away at the end of
the post.

>On 12 Jun, 19:05, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
>> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:48:14 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
>>
>> Again, no snipping and 2 lines posted away at the end.
>>
>>
>>
>> >On 11 Jun, 19:35, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
>> >> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:43:45 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
>>
>> >> ...something away down at the bottom of the post a few lines and hardly
>> >> a snip. <groan>
>>
>> >> >On Jun 11, 4:34 pm, why? <fgrirp*sgc@VAINY!Qznq.fpvragvfg.pbz> wrote:
>> >> >> On Mon, 11 Jun 2007 08:12:31 -0700, ciwluke wrote:
>> >> >> >can anybody tell me how to connect windows 2000pro tovistavia wired
>> >> >> >LAN?

<big snip>

>> http://www.windowsnetworking.com/art...working-Basics...
>> see the sections
>> NetworkingBasics: Part 1 -NetworkingHardware
>> NetworkingBasics: Part 2 - Routers
>> NetworkingBasics: Part 3 - DNS Servers
>> NetworkingBasics: Part 4 - Workstations and Servers
>> NetworkingBasics: Part 5 - Domain Controllers
>> NetworkingBasics: Part 6 - Windows Domain
>> NetworkingBasics: Part 7 - Introduction to FSMO Roles
>>
>> Me
>
>this is all very well.- but still doesnt give me a simple step by step
>guide to connecting my 3 windows 2000pro pc to my vista via wired LAN
>and hub.....

1-8 seems to be steps, it's a clue it was in some order.

Well I am not reading the pages from every link for you.


How hard is this?

Install a Ethernet network card and drivers. Set driver to auto detect
speed and duplex.

Connect PC to hub (switch / repeater) using (usually UTP RJ45 Cat
5/5e/6) patch cables.

Any PC, using TCP/IP manually configure an IP address, subnet mask and
gateway or set the option to use DHCP.

If you have a standalone LAN with a repeater / switch, no internet
connection or router - Windows 2000/Vista will auto self configure thier
own IP addresses with DHCP selected.

A LAN with a repeater / switch and internet connection with a router
will auto self configure IP addresses sent by the router to the PC with
DHCP selected.

Me