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Re: Internet connection question

From "Blue Peeler" <woof@barque.org>
Newsgroups aus.computers
Subject Re: Internet connection question
Date 2017-06-04 12:14 +0000
Organization Barque.Org
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Clocky wrote:

> On 3/06/2017 7:45 PM, Blue Peeler wrote:
> > felix wrote:
> > 
> > > 
> > > question for Computer nerd Kev (and others)..
> > > 
> > > my 'smart tv' is apparently not so smart as it can't find my
> > > internet via ethernet. so I was connecting it via wifi, but then
> > > streaming movies kept pausing, and it was difficult to get them
> > > to play in HD.  here's a screenshot of the tv when it's trying to
> > > connect via ethernet http://austek.net/pics/tv_connect.jpg
> > > 
> > > I recall that there was some discussion about the TPG modem having
> > > difficulty allocating IP addresses, and that there is some way to
> > > 'set' the IP address to overcome this problem. ( I don't know a
> > > lot about networking as it doesn't interest me) so the question
> > > is how do I get the tv to establish a reliable ethernet
> > > connection? I am on the TPG unlimited 25 mbps plan. many thanks IA
> > 
> > Because you silly old snivelling coward and serial liar, your TV is
> > using an "automatic" Ip address when it should be using DHCP.
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> Errrmmmm, DHCP is automatic.

Yes it is but - Many TV, set top box makers, Blu-ray makers etc use the
term "automatic" to mean a pre-assigned address in the unit in question
that exists soley so that an installer with skills can connect to the
device and then fine tune its network settings to connect to the local
modem/router.

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  Re: Internet connection question "Blue Peeler" <woof@barque.org> - 2017-06-03 11:45 +0000
    Re: Internet connection question Clocky <notgonn@happen.com> - 2017-06-04 19:30 +0800
      Re: Internet connection question "Blue Peeler" <woof@barque.org> - 2017-06-04 12:14 +0000
        Re: Internet connection question Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2017-06-04 23:17 +1000
          Re: Internet connection question "Blue Peeler" <woof@barque.org> - 2017-06-04 20:55 +0000
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  Re: Internet connection question "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-04 04:51 +1000
    Re: Internet connection question felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-04 12:25 +1000
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        Re: Internet connection question felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-05 14:57 +1000
          Re: Internet connection question FMurtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2017-06-05 16:27 +1000
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              Re: Internet connection question FMurtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2017-06-05 19:09 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question FMurtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2017-06-05 19:11 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-05 19:17 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2017-06-05 19:22 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-05 22:06 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question FMurtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2017-06-06 18:17 +1000
          Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-05 22:34 +1000
            Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno Grumpy Tech <grumpytech07@gmail.com> - 2017-06-05 23:08 +1000
              Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno Grumpy Tech <grumpytech07@gmail.com> - 2017-06-05 23:10 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-05 23:45 +1000
              Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-05 23:44 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-06 05:00 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-06 11:06 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-06 11:28 +1000
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                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-06 16:23 +1000
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                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-06 11:33 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-06 16:24 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-06 23:06 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-07 06:11 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-07 09:45 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-07 09:55 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-07 12:09 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno FMurtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2017-06-07 14:03 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-07 17:52 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-08 10:13 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno FMurtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2017-06-08 10:47 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-08 10:52 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-08 15:14 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-08 16:22 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-07 15:03 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-07 06:12 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-07 09:52 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-07 14:03 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno FMurtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2017-06-07 14:44 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-07 15:08 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-08 10:10 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-08 10:50 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-08 10:06 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-08 10:49 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-08 10:04 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-08 10:47 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-08 14:58 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-08 16:20 +1000
            Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-06-06 04:59 +1000
            Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno Xeno <xenolith@optusnet.com.au> - 2017-06-06 15:12 +1000
              Re: Internet connection question - attn Xeno felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-07 10:03 +1000
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  Re: Internet connection question felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-04 14:09 +1000
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          Re: Internet connection question felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-06-04 18:18 +1000
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              Re: Internet connection question "Blue Peeler" <woof@barque.org> - 2017-06-05 07:52 +0000
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                Re: Internet connection question "Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> - 2017-07-02 13:17 +1000
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    Re: Internet connection question "Blue Peeler" <woof@barque.org> - 2017-07-04 22:32 +0000
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        Re: Internet connection question "Blue Peeler" <woof@barque.org> - 2017-07-05 01:15 +0000
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            Re: Internet connection question "Blue Peeler" <woof@barque.org> - 2017-07-05 12:09 +0000
              Re: Internet connection question felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-07-05 22:42 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question "Blue Peeler" <woof@barque.org> - 2017-07-05 22:31 +0000
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                Re: Internet connection question Sqwerts <sqwerts@clumail.compost> - 2017-07-23 13:26 -0600
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                Re: Internet connection question Sqwerts <sqwerts@clumail.compost> - 2017-07-23 13:26 -0600
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                Re: Internet connection question Noddy <me@home.com> - 2017-07-07 23:49 +1000
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                Re: Internet connection question felix <felix@real_felix.invalid> - 2017-07-08 12:57 +1000
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                Re: Internet connection question Jeßus <j@j.net> - 2017-07-09 09:43 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question Sqwerts <sqwerts@clumail.compost> - 2017-07-23 13:24 -0600
                Re: Internet connection question dolf <dolfboek@hotmail.com> - 2017-07-23 15:22 -0500
                Re: Internet connection question Jeßus <j@j.net> - 2017-07-08 06:50 +1000
                Re: Internet connection question Sqwerts <sqwerts@clumail.compost> - 2017-07-23 13:25 -0600
                Re: Internet connection question Sqwerts <sqwerts@clumail.compost> - 2017-07-23 13:29 -0600
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