dns/dhcp

Hi everybody,

Is it possible under win-xp to set ip/mask/gateway manually and
to let a DHCP server doing the DNS resolution.

Under windows, I noticed in the network configuration
that unset "Use automatic IP" set at the same time
"Use DNS server address"...

thanx...

In comp.os.linux.networking ste <str@hotmail.com>:
> Hi everybody,

> Is it possible under win-xp to set ip/mask/gateway manually and
> to let a DHCP server doing the DNS resolution.

Dunno? Perhaps ask in some M$ related ng?

> Under windows, I noticed in the network configuration
> that unset "Use automatic IP" set at the same time
> "Use DNS server address"...

??

Correct me if I'm wrong, you want to set IP manually while still
getting DNS server from some dhcp server? Perhaps you explain
what your problem is and someone has an idea?

Would be great if you could stay on topic.

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On Sat, 26 Feb 2005 21:54:57 +0100, ste <str@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi everybody,
>
> Is it possible under win-xp to set ip/mask/gateway manually and
> to let a DHCP server doing the DNS resolution.

A DHCP server can "do" DNS (assuming it is running a nameserver). But
regardless of OS, if you manually assign a static ip/mask, it is up to you
to manually assign any necessary nameserver(s), and gateway (unless using
cooperative routing deamons). It may be possible to DHCP assign static
ip/mask/gateway/DNS based on MAC address, if the DHCP server is capable of
that.

> Under windows, I noticed in the network configuration
> that unset "Use automatic IP" set at the same time
> "Use DNS server address"...

You can manually assign nameserver(s) or gateway in any OS regardless of
whether ip/mask is DHCP (or PPP) assigned.