about "ipconfig"

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Polaris

Hi:

I have a question about the output of ipconfig (on Windows XP):

When running "ipconfig /all", one of the output parameters is called
"Autoconfiguration Enabled". Could you tell me what does this field mean,
and where/how to change it (for example, from "Yes" to "No")?

Thanks in advance!
polaris
 
Autoconfiguration means using DHCP to obtain settings. That can be set in
the properties for the network adapter in question - right click My Network
Places and select Properties, then right-click the network adapter and
select Properties again, finally bring up TCP/IP properties.

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Thanks for your replay. But I think what you have described is for the "DHCP
Enabld", not "Autoconfiguration Enabled".

I have an optput of the "ipconfig /all" from my customer which shows:

DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled: No

I'd like to know how to manully get the configuration. I could not find a
way to make it happen on my own machine.

Thanks
Polaris

Richard G. Harper said:
Autoconfiguration means using DHCP to obtain settings. That can be set in
the properties for the network adapter in question - right click My
Network Places and select Properties, then right-click the network adapter
and select Properties again, finally bring up TCP/IP properties.

--
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not replied to.
* My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Polaris said:
Hi:

I have a question about the output of ipconfig (on Windows XP):

When running "ipconfig /all", one of the output parameters is called
"Autoconfiguration Enabled". Could you tell me what does this field mean,
and where/how to change it (for example, from "Yes" to "No")?

Thanks in advance!
polaris
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Take a look at this article:

How to Use Automatic TCP/IP Addressing Without a DHCP Server
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q220874/

About half way through the article you'll see information about
editing the registry to disable APIPA.

Nepatsfan
Thanks for your replay. But I think what you have described
is for the "DHCP Enabld", not "Autoconfiguration Enabled".

I have an optput of the "ipconfig /all" from my customer
which shows:
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled: No

I'd like to know how to manully get the configuration. I
could not find a way to make it happen on my own machine.

Thanks
Polaris

Richard G. Harper said:
Autoconfiguration means using DHCP to obtain settings. That
can be set in the properties for the network adapter
in question - right click My Network Places and select
Properties, then right-click the network adapter and select
Properties again, finally bring up TCP/IP properties. --
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not
replied to. * My website, such as it is ...
http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Polaris said:
Hi:

I have a question about the output of ipconfig (on Windows
XP): When running "ipconfig /all", one of the output
parameters
is called "Autoconfiguration Enabled". Could you tell me
what does this field mean, and where/how to change it (for
example, from "Yes" to "No")? Thanks in advance!
polaris
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Hi: Thanks for your info. That is what I'm looking for.

Polaris

Nepatsfan said:
Take a look at this article:

How to Use Automatic TCP/IP Addressing Without a DHCP Server
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q220874/

About half way through the article you'll see information about editing
the registry to disable APIPA.

Nepatsfan
Thanks for your replay. But I think what you have described
is for the "DHCP Enabld", not "Autoconfiguration Enabled".

I have an optput of the "ipconfig /all" from my customer
which shows:
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled: No

I'd like to know how to manully get the configuration. I
could not find a way to make it happen on my own machine.

Thanks
Polaris

Richard G. Harper said:
Autoconfiguration means using DHCP to obtain settings. That can be set
in the properties for the network adapter
in question - right click My Network Places and select
Properties, then right-click the network adapter and select
Properties again, finally bring up TCP/IP properties. --
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not
replied to. * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
* HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm


Hi:

I have a question about the output of ipconfig (on Windows
XP): When running "ipconfig /all", one of the output parameters
is called "Autoconfiguration Enabled". Could you tell me
what does this field mean, and where/how to change it (for
example, from "Yes" to "No")? Thanks in advance!
polaris
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You're welcome.

Nepatsfan
Hi: Thanks for your info. That is what I'm looking for.

Polaris

Nepatsfan said:
Take a look at this article:

How to Use Automatic TCP/IP Addressing Without a DHCP Server
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q220874/

About half way through the article you'll see information
about editing the registry to disable APIPA.

Nepatsfan
Thanks for your replay. But I think what you have described
is for the "DHCP Enabld", not "Autoconfiguration Enabled".

I have an optput of the "ipconfig /all" from my customer
which shows:
DHCP Enabled: Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled: No

I'd like to know how to manully get the configuration. I
could not find a way to make it happen on my own machine.

Thanks
Polaris

Autoconfiguration means using DHCP to obtain settings.
That can be set in the properties for the network adapter
in question - right click My Network Places and select
Properties, then right-click the network adapter and
select Properties again, finally bring up TCP/IP
properties. --
Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] (e-mail address removed)
* PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
* for the benefit of all. Private mail is usually not
replied to. * My website, such as it is ...
http://rgharper.mvps.org/ * HELP us help YOU ...
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm "Polaris"
Hi:

I have a question about the output of ipconfig (on
Windows XP): When running "ipconfig /all", one of the
output parameters is called "Autoconfiguration Enabled".
Could you tell me what does this field mean, and
where/how to change it
(for example, from "Yes" to "No")? Thanks in advance!
polaris
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