problem with DHCP

In article , "Sam"
wrote:
DHCP will not assign ip address to the clients on the
network. What would be the cause? Using XP Pro and
entering ipconfig at the command prompt, it says "media
not connected". The network is using Netgear's 24 port
switch FSM726S.

What is the problem?

Windows XP thinks that the network card isn't connected to the switch.
Check the cabling and the switch port. Try the tips he

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting - Problems with Network Cards
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...etworkcard.htm
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
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In article , "Sam"
wrote:
DHCP will not assign ip address to the clients on the
network. What would be the cause? Using XP Pro and
entering ipconfig at the command prompt, it says "media
not connected". The network is using Netgear's 24 port
switch FSM726S.

What is the problem?

Windows XP thinks that the network card isn't connected to the switch.
Check the cabling and the switch port. Try the tips he

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting - Problems with Network Cards
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...etworkcard.htm
--
Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
for everyone to see. I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com