well the option that was ticked before was obtain a ip address automoticly. but i changed it...and entered my ip address by clicking use the followin ip address. but i dont know what t0 enter in the alternative dns server. i know that the dns adress goes in the preferrend dns address.but what do i put in the alternativedns adress field?. also i just noticed that obtain an ip adress automaticlly is marked again which means i have to get all the info again to set up the static ip.do u guys know whyt this might have happend?