Quote Originally Posted by bonsaiguy
You can't ping a dial up modem because it is not connected to any network and does not have any way to obtain an IP address. As I mentioned before, cable/DSL modems are a different story since they do have IP addresses which are usually assigned by a DHCP server at your ISP. You might(and it's a big might) be able to assign a private IP to a modem that is connected to a terminal server or RAS but I don't think so. There is such a thing as a LAN modem that is basically a modem with it's own PC/NIC card and acts like a communications server.
Of course a modem can get an i.p. address. They're dynamic (they change every time you sign on). If a modem couldn't get an i.p. address, how does a web server know where to send the data to?
Quote Originally Posted by FactionGroove
hey imma computer retard. can anyone help? (this is going to be really dumb) I can't use my direct connect feature on AIM with anyone besides my roommate (same network). I've tried to work everything on my firewall to no avail. any other tips? can i direct connect with someone on a mac (i use xp home)?
Well, it's either your firewall settings, or you haven't enabled direct connections in your AIM settings.
lateralus Reviewed by lateralus on . Calling all computer/tech/IT geeks Anyone have any good stories about end users or management and their sometimes outrageous requests? For example, trying to keep the fools from downloading adware or trying to keep the old tired pc's running because the management doesn't want to spring for new gear or those "special" customers who can't grasp a concept no matter how or how many times you explain it to them? Rating: 5