[YugiFann]

"Windows-System error
There is an IP address conflict with another system on the network"

I suddenly got this error message:

Does that mean some one Trying to steal my Cookies or Passwords by having the same ip?

or it means that some one is trying to get into my computer by using my ip or some thing or both? or what is happening?

 

[Spyhop]

It means EXACTLY what it says it means. There's two or more devices on your network fighting over the same IP address. This could be a DHCP config issue on your router, or you have 2 machines with the same static IP.

 

[YugiFann]

It means EXACTLY what it says it means. There's two or more devices on your network fighting over the same IP address. This could be a DHCP config issue on your router, or you have 2 machines with the same static IP.

Well I have 2 Computers Connecting to the same Router (Me and my brother)
and I am getting stalked by a hacker (I know him) :innocent:

 

[Spyhop]

Is it a router or a switch? Make sure...get a make and model and post it on the forum.
And I really doubt you're getting hacked.

 

[YugiFann]

I know its a Thomson Gatway and its a Router (duh).
i will try to check the model and post


EDIT: I use dynamic... I never tried to go static

 

[YugiFann]

any one help?
i am using a dynamic ip do you think a neighbour hood is trying to use my internet? or their is a hacked trying to hack my CPU?

 

[Spyhop]

Can't help you further until you get me the information I requested about your router or switch.

edit: Actually, tell me every network device you have in use and how it's connected, starting with your modem.

 

[YugiFann]

thomson gatway 585 v7
using a dynamic ip

i only have this network device , i am using a home computer windows XP and their is a laptop that can use my router too by the way

 

[KrossX]

I get that message every now and then, thanks to my silly ISP. =_="

 

[YugiFann]

So I am not getting hacked? sweet. was kind of worried because my connection to the cable keep closing and losses Convincity

 

[Spyhop]

thomson gatway 585 v7
using a dynamic ip

i only have this network device , i am using a home computer windows XP and their is a laptop that can use my router too by the way

What IP is your router assigning to your computer?

 

[YugiFann]

how do I know that? *Yes I am a noob who needs help*

 

[Spyhop]

Start ---> Run
Type CMD & click OK
Type ipconfig + [Enter] in the command window.

 

[YugiFann]

192.168.1.68

 

[Spyhop]

Sounds like your router is assigning both computers with the same IP (or trying to). I would clear the DHCP lease on the router and let it re-assign IPs to the two machines.

 

[SCHUMI_4EVER]

Hmmm...so this is why instead of just sticking all 3 systems into the router we have one system in the router and then the other two connected to a hub that's connected to the router.

 

[Spyhop]

Hmmm...so this is why instead of just sticking all 3 systems into the router we have one system in the router and then the other two connected to a hub that's connected to the router.

Hub or switch? I'm guessing switch. And it doesn't matter if you go through a switch to the router or connect directly to it.

 

[SCHUMI_4EVER]

What changes if it's a hub rather than switch?

 

[Spyhop]

Hubs aren't really used anymore except for specific purposes, namely traffic sniffing. A hub spams all it's interfaces with all traffic. A switch will direct each respective piece of traffic to it's intended interface only.

 

[SCHUMI_4EVER]

Hmm so that means my usage would be 3 times as much with a hub? Cuz that would actually almost make sense...but the data itself does not double up and suddenly appear on the other system...

Also it's 4 years old...would that change the likelyhood of it being a switch or hub?


Hmm, I guess it's a switch but I coulda sworn the tech guy called it a hub.