Slow DHCP assignment

jesoakley · 06-04-05, 01:42 PM

I have a Belkin 7630 router, an Axim X50 and a Socket SDIO wireless card. Perhaps somebody can help me with this question?

When I use the card it usually takes ages (at least 10 mins) for the globe icon to show up, indicating an internet connection. Against the PocketPC icon, it says DHCP: <not assigned>. When the globe does show up, the DHCP is assigned. Why is it taking so long for the Router to assign the DHCP? Is this a PDA issue, A router issue or a card issue?

If it makes any difference, I have WEP enabled, and the signal strength is 75%+.

Any pointers gratefully received

dlweston · 06-05-05, 01:19 PM

You might download this utility. I was working on a similar problem at work caused by me making a mistake in a access list in a router. This utility will let you do a DHCP release and then a DHCP renew. If that works quicky after you connect, then it is not a DHCP problem. If you can not quickly release and renew after connecting, then you have a DHCP problem of some kind.

ironhelix · 06-06-05, 10:47 AM

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i sure wished he listed the application he talked about.

anyways heres PocketHost ive heard it makes it easy

to connect to different host