(Q) What are the valid IP ranges that I can use for my /private network?
(A) 10.0.0.0 - 10.255.255.255 or
172.16.0.0 - 172.31.255.255 or
192.168.0.0 - 192.168.255.255
(Q) What is my IP address?
(A) For Windows 95/98/ME select 'run' from the start menu and type WINIPCFG.
For NT/2000/XP from the start menu, select RUN and type CMD. This will bring up a command shell. From the command shell, your IPCONFIG.
(Q) I used DHCP to configure my network. Can I refresh my IP address without restarting my computer?
(A) From a command prompt (DOS SHELL) type:
IPCONFIG /RELEASE
IPCONFIG /RENEW
