cant set static dns

[deanfourie]

so, basically I cannot statically set my DNS in my adapter properties.

Did a IPCONFIG, IP was 192.168.1.3, Router was 192.168.1.1.

Tired going static on 192.168.1.2 and made my gateway 192.168.1.1, DNS 8.8.8.8.

NO internet access. I tried pinging 192.168.1.2 when I was on dhcp and nothing on that address.

IPCONFIG /flushdns to flush resolver cache.

Then tried static on 192.168.1.2, GW 192.168.1.1 and DNS 192.168.1.1, still no DNS resolution.

Go back on DHCP, and all is fine?

Any ideas?

[fandtm666]

it would be

static

network adapter = 192.168.1.2
gateway = 192.168.1.1
dns = 192.168.1.1
subnet mask = 255.255.255.0 ( this is mine yours should match the routers )

[jimbo123]

So when you went static,.... there wasn't something else on your home network that was already dished out the 192.168.1.2 lease ?

[deanfourie]

No because I pinged the address before hand and check ARP and DHCP tables. Nothing on the address.

Cheers

[dai]

does your isp issue static or dynamic isp addresses mst these days are dynamic

[allover]

Wouldn't your dns be some thing like 192.168.1.101 as you make mention of a router and you would have to look up your router range, eg 192.168.1.100 -192.168.1.200???

[DB44]

One simple suggestion before further diagnosis. Either of the static setups you tried should work. Try rebooting the router, then your computer. Then ping google.com. If this works, of course, problem solved. If not try pinging 216.58.220.100 (Google's ip address). If this works, we know the problem is in fact with dns resolution. If not, it is a more general connectivity issue. Please try and post your results.

[deanfourie]

It shouldnt matter if ISP issues static or dynamic dns, I should still be able to forward dns requests wherever I want.

I will see if I can ping IP, pretty sure its dns related though, will post back results

Also if I remeber correctly I had full network access.

[dai]

check and confirm if your isp issued static or dynamic,once you are sure of this you can move on to the settings

the problem occurs in most cases where it is set to the wrong one

[deanfourie]

Yea w hich leads me down another road, i think my router is seriously compromised. Scary shit

[dai]

go into the router and run diagnostics

check with a friend and see if they have a spare they can lend you to check with

try a new phone cable they can fail at any time

[dai]

what state are you in

[deanfourie]

Auckland, New Zealand

[deanfourie]

I have a vodafone station, it doesnt display the public DNS servers. Just my public IP and gateway

Can I visit a website to view my DNS servers?

[dai]

the manual is located here



do a factory reset and then configure it


from the manual

2.4 Factory resetting the
Vodafone Station
To factory reset your Vodafone Station to the default factory settings,
please use the following:
1. Log into the Vodafone station by entering the following URL
into your internet browser: OR 192.168.1.1
2. Click on Advanced on the top menu
3. Click on Additional Settings in the sub-menu
4. To factory reset the Vodafone Station, click on the Reset button to
perform a factory reset
5. The Vodafone Station will now lose connectivity and the device will restart
6. Once the Vodafone Station has powered back on and gained a DSL
connection, you will be asked if you want to keep your personal confi guration
or cancel. You need to select one of these options to complete the reset.
7. The Vodafone Station will then run the automatic process to gain
authentication details and connect to the internet.
8. Internet connectivity can be checked via the icons on the
front of the router on the LCD screen. Please refer to LCD icons.
Note: Your Vodafone Station will re-start while Vodafone remotely
confi gures it.

[fromaron]

so, basically I cannot statically set my DNS in my adapter properties.

Any ideas?

I had weird problem with my NIC giving me exactly that. Replacing it fixed the issue.

[dmaher]

I'm a bit late to the party...

dean you get this sorted ?

I could be wrong but if your router is issuing a 192.168.1.3 IP address, .2 as static is likely sitting right at the start of the DHCP pool.

Double check this as it can create all sorts of problems of DHCP issuing the same IP address as you've set statically.

Either check this on the router or try much higher. Like .250 while you're testing.

As to the rest, let me know if it's resolved or not, troubleshooting is very much along what was suggested.

[deanfourie]

@dmaher

Thanks for the reply. The DHCP scope is the entire /24 subnet .1 to .254

I pinged the .2 address before using it, and as previously mentioned I aslo check dhcp leases and even ARP table. Furthermore, if I use static DNS or the router @ 192.168.1.1 its fine, but static at @8.8.8.8 is no go.

I also just noticed port 6699 is stuck open, with no DMZ configuration and no forwards in the router (dodgy :S)

Kinda gave up, and just used the router as DNS, but would like to fix it and know why I cant forwards requests to 8.8.8.8.

Cheers

[dmaher]

@dmaher

Thanks for the reply. The DHCP scope is the entire /24 subnet .1 to .254

I pinged the .2 address before using it, and as previously mentioned I aslo check dhcp leases and even ARP table. Furthermore, if I use static DNS or the router @ 192.168.1.1 its fine, but static at @8.8.8.8 is no go.

I also just noticed port 6699 is stuck open, with no DMZ configuration and no forwards in the router (dodgy :S)

Kinda gave up, and just used the router as DNS, but would like to fix it and know why I cant forwards requests to 8.8.8.8.

Cheers

I know you said you checked but just avoid it as it's not good practice, at some point or another you'll get an IP address conflict when the DHCP server leases the IP.

Limit your DHCP pool. So say use .2-.10 for static and have .11 - .254 as your DHCP pool.

Otherwise use MAC binding/reservation with your DHCP setup.

As per suggested. What is the output of ipconfig /all both with DHCP and static ?

Can you ping your gateway? Google's DNS servers ?

Is there any option on your router for DNS ?

This Draytek has options to set alternstive DNS servers or force the router.

[allover]

Down load, install and run. Check all ip addresses AND mac addresses for conflict
recommend for all members running boxes etc