Author Topic: Windows Alert I'm getting (Read 2356 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **on:** December 04, 2006, 10:36:32 PM »

"There is an IP address conflict on the server" or something like that; basically it sounds like another IP is on my network right? I'm assuming this means someone is leeching off my wireless internet/network.

Am I right in assuming this, or is the problem more severe?

Mupepe · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:38:15 PM »

most likely someone leeching. Log on to your router and see what's up. If your router is assigning IP addresses, then it's probably something else. It shouldn't be assigning doubles.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:39:21 PM »

do an "ipconfig /renew" from the command line first, just in case.

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:39:53 PM »

Someone is prolly leaching off of you to play Mario Kart DS on the interwebs.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:40:56 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on December 04, 2006, 10:39:21 PM

do an "ipconfig /renew" from the command line first, just in case.

Um, what's that?

But also I should be able to just lock my wireless connection to stop this right? I had it open for Nintendo WiFi, but I should have closed in ages ago considering I rarely play my DS online anymore

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:41:41 PM »

Where are you located PD? Are you at home or College Dorm? It could be that someone else is on the same subnet as you with the same exact IP.

You could try going into Start>Run> Type CMD> Type "ipconfig /renew"

If its a public network than its nothing serious. Just a conflict of IPs. If its on a private home network, then there is a possibility that someone is leeching.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:42:56 PM »

go the command prompt and type "ipconfig /release" and when it finishes type "ipconfig /renew" and see if that clears up the problem, first. Your DHCP address lease may have expired but your NIC refused to update the IP -- it happens from time to time.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:43:49 PM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on December 04, 2006, 10:41:41 PM

Where are you located PD? Are you at home or College Dorm? It could be that someone else is on the same subnet as you with the same exact IP.

You could try going into Start>Run> Type CMD> Type "ipconfig /renew"

If its a public network than its nothing serious. Just a conflict of IPs. If its on a private home network, then there is a possibility that someone is leeching.

I'm living a couple minutes away from main campus. My neighbors a house down are a bunch of kids from the university (on the baseball team) and I've suspected them of fucking with me in the past. Someone stole the "For Rent" sign out of the front yard, and apparently someone took the other sign out the window last night lol. Dumbass college pranks.

I'm going to try this ipconfig thing

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:44:38 PM »

You should teepee their houses. C'mon, I'll do it with you... it'll be fun.

Diablos · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:44:55 PM »

I'm trying to hack you.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:46:27 PM »

The Dark Shake is trying to hack you. Go to his house, smash his keyboard, fill his ethernet port with gum and then break all the bones in his hands. It's the only thing you CAN do at this juncture.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:48:02 PM »

Ok I did the ipconfig and it shows me some things; I'm not going to share the numbers for obvious reasons

Conection-specific DNS suffix: it's Comcast
IP Address: #
Subnet Mask: #
Default Gateway: #

What should I be looking for?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:49:02 PM »

nothing; it should clear up the conflict IF there is a DHCP table issue.

Do you have your wireless internet secured (WPA or WPA2)?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:49:11 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on December 04, 2006, 10:46:27 PM

The Dark Shake is trying to hack you. Go to his house, smash his keyboard, fill his ethernet port with gum and then break all the bones in his hands. It's the only thing you CAN do at this juncture.

Mupepe · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:51:03 PM »

encrypt your stuff, trying /renew and see if you still have an issue.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:53:17 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on December 04, 2006, 10:49:02 PM

nothing; it should clear up the conflict IF there is a DHCP table issue.

Do you have your wireless internet secured (WPA or WPA2)?

I think it's secured. I'll check. I have a WRT54GS Linksys router

Diablos · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:56:42 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on December 04, 2006, 10:48:02 PM

Conection-specific DNS suffix: it's Comcast

No, man. It's Comcastic!

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2006, 10:59:23 PM »

Alright I tried accessing the router but apparently I don't have the password/username. I tried the default password (admin) but it didn't work. This was no big deal on my last computer and I just pushed the reset button on the router to access it. But I want to run that idea past you guys first.

It won't fuck up my internet connection or anything if I push the reset button right?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:01:17 PM »

It will reset the settings of the Router to the default Manufacture settings. If you didn't set anything specific than it should be ok.

Though, its kinda weird that you can't access the router now even though its the default password

Ecrofirt · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:01:20 PM »

I had a weird issue like this once when my router started acting goofy. I've got the IP addresses hardcoded on our network, and we were getting a weird conflicting IP address error. I fucked with the router a bit, as well as ipconfig, and everything sorted itself out.

Diablos · « **Reply #20 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:04:27 PM »

On my router, I run into problems if I set a subnet mask like 255.255.0.0 instead of the default 255.255.255.0. After a couple hours of use, the router basically stops working with my cable modem and I have to reset the configuration data. Really weird.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #21 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:10:03 PM »

Ok I'm in.

Wireless security was disabled. Now I'm trying to figure out which option to choose

WPA Personal
WPA Enterprise
WPA2 Personal
WPA2 Enterprise
RADIUS
WEP

?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #22 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:11:59 PM »

WPA2 Personal or Enterprise (just do personal). WEP sucks; RADIUS requires an EAP provider; WPA is old and busted but may be necessary for some network devices (like the shitty-ass Wii and DS WiFi security support).

You'll need to configure all your WiFi devices to use WPA2 (if they support it) and provide them with the passkey phrase you selected.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #23 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:13:34 PM »

Quote from: Drinky Crow on December 04, 2006, 11:11:59 PM

WPA2 Personal or Enterprise (just do personal). WEP sucks; RADIUS requires an EAP provider; WPA is old and busted but may be necessary for some network devices (like the shitty-ass Wii and DS WiFi security support).

You'll need to configure all your WiFi devices to use WPA2 (if they support it) and provide them with the passkey phrase you selected.

Ok I'll choose that. Now what should I do with the shared key?

Vizzys · « **Reply #24 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:27:53 PM »

lol you had wireless internet without encryption? Thats begging for trouble right there.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #25 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:28:36 PM »

Advice?

Vizzys · « **Reply #26 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:30:23 PM »

Well if your router has the option to not broadcast the SSID do it, and limiting access to your computers certain mac addresses is also helpful.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #27 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:32:33 PM »

What do I do about the WPA shared key?

The Miles Trahan Burger Experiment · « **Reply #28 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:35:39 PM »

This is one of the reasons I'm iffy on switching to a wireless connection. I get all paranoid whenever I think of someone else having access to me e-treasure trove. $:-\$

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #29 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:40:05 PM »

Would someone be able to access my files and stuff though, or see what sites I visit..?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #30 on:** December 04, 2006, 11:55:13 PM »

They would need to know what their doing but yes, yes they can.

And I just use WEP and MAC Address Filtering as a deterrent. I'm 100% sure the Asian people next door don't have idea what the "Internet" is.

Mupepe · « **Reply #31 on:** December 05, 2006, 12:03:52 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on December 04, 2006, 11:40:05 PM

Would someone be able to access my files and stuff though, or see what sites I visit..?

depends on your settings. But if you didn't touch the settings when you first setup your router, then yeah, most likely. Hide that furry porn, buddy.

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