To solve some slow downloading problems my internet provider asked me if I was using a router, and if so, to take it out and test the download speeds. I do have one (wired) and I did remove it and then... no internet connection.
I asked the internet provider what was going on and they said that I needed another dynamic ip address when I did not use the router. In other words, I had to have from them a separate ip address when I used the router, and another one for when I took out the router.
Seems odd to me, because when i connected the router originally I don't remember anything about another ip address from the internet provider.
What is going on here? Is it true that two ip addressed must be provided to use or not use the router?
XP Home SP3, emachines t5026, Dlink ebr-2310 router, between internet cable and PC. (Planning to make a home network adding my laptop. Nothing complicated)
I asked the internet provider what was going on and they said that I needed another dynamic ip address when I did not use the router. In other words, I had to have from them a separate ip address when I used the router, and another one for when I took out the router.
Seems odd to me, because when i connected the router originally I don't remember anything about another ip address from the internet provider.
What is going on here? Is it true that two ip addressed must be provided to use or not use the router?
XP Home SP3, emachines t5026, Dlink ebr-2310 router, between internet cable and PC. (Planning to make a home network adding my laptop. Nothing complicated)