This tip is excerpted from "Network troubleshooting and diagnostics," Chapter 4 of The Shortcut Guide to Network Management for the Mid-Market, written by Greg Shields and published by ...

IP addresses are like opinions… everyone has one. But not every IP address is created equal. Some IP addresses are dynamic, which means they automatically change, based on router settings. Also: ...

If a computer is unable to configure a valid Internet Protocol address, it can't connect to a network. If you plug a laptop directly into a modem with an Ethernet cable and receive a "No Valid IP ...

The internet relies on a system of addresses that treats every computer, tablet and smartphone as a distinct device, allowing all of them to communicate with each other. Because many kinds of devices ...

You can change your local IP address from the network settings controls menu on a PC, Mac, or phone. Your public IP address can be changed by resetting your router or connecting to a VPN. You might ...

If you are experiencing trouble with your network connection and have it configured to DHCP, figuring out your IP address can be quite a task. Using a Static IP Address helps avert IP address ...

In an upcoming blog I expect to write about configuring a home router, which requires logging on to it. This, in turn, requires knowing the IP address of the router. Non-techies typically don’t know ...