Ok ppl i need some networkin help here=)

[Bmxpunk86pl]

Ok i got win 2kpro and i had no problems networking but then i got a BSOD when i was booting up and i had to reformat. So i installed Win2k pro again and all the drivers for my parts. But here is the deal now, when i rightclick on my computer, then go to network, the network id thing is grayed out. I have tcp/ip installed and i do ipconfig in ms dos and i get an ip address so i guess it works. I also share an internet connection with my bro and that works, and we can ping each other. So i guess its not a hardware problem. Im using a Dlink 530tx+. I dont know what im doing wrong, i tried all the drivers from win95 to winnt and it doesnt work!. Basically what im trying to do is set up the network id so i could share files not only the net access. I have no idea what else to do, i need help!!. I would appreciat any help what so ever, what ever u think of that might be the problem, just post it please!!. I apreciate any help.

[rogerdugans]

Check the protocols, etc: right-click on My Network Places, proerties, and the lan connection: you'll get a list of what networking stuff is installed. all you need is TCP/IP, Client for Microsoft and File and Printer sharing (some older games want IPX/SPX.)

If you have all those, take a look in TCP/IP properties.
Are you using DHCP? If static IP then subnets have to match, and IP address has to match, except for the last octet: they can't be the same. If all that looks ok, you may need to remove all the protocols/clients and reinstall them.

Midnight here, and I'm up for a little while yet...

[engjohn]

if you are using DHCP( the little check box that says automatically obtain an IP address) then the network ID section (IP address section) WILL be grayed out.

[Bmxpunk86pl]

where do i disable dhcp?