So what can I do to fix that problem? no, I'm not networking systems. Im just one user. (if that was the question...) so what do I type in handing out addresses? Im not sure what i'm asking so... if you were me what would you do to make it work? thx ----- Original Message ----- From: "gcobb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 4:03 PM Subject: RE: [newbie] (...) Ethernet detection failed?? > If you don't have something on your network handing out addresses you'll get > that error. I had the same thing when my router stopped working. If you're > networking systems, be sure that the system you're going to use as a DHCP > server is doing its thing. >