What happens if 2 machines have the same IP address?

What happens if 2 machines have the same IP address?

For a system to communicate via a network, it must have a unique IP address. Conflicts arise when two devices are on the same network trying to use the same IP address. When this occurs, both computers end up not being able to connect to network resources or perform other network operations.

How can you tell if two computers are on the same LAN?

You need to know the subnet mask. The subnet mask tells you which bits of the address represent the subnet, and which bits represent the host within the subnet. If your subnet is a /24 (255.255. 255.0), then any address whose first three octets match would be in the same subnet.

Do two computers on the same WiFi have the same IP address?

No. Most personal computers are configured to ask the WiFi router to assign them an IP address upon joining the network (using DHCP). Most good routers will assign a unique IP address to each machine (particularly each network interface) a different IP address.

Can two laptops have same IP?

As I understand it, two computers cannot have the same public (external) IP address unless they are connected via the same router. If they are connected via the same router, then they can have (share) the same public IP address yet have different private (local) IP addresses.

Can 2 networks have the same IP address?

Yes, two computers can have same IP on two contiguous networks in RFC 1918 address space, that is private range. Considering those two networks talk to each other using NAT, Network Address Translation.

How do I ping two computers?

To ping another network device using a computer running Windows, complete the following:

1. To bring up the run dialog, press the Windows key + R.
2. Type cmd and press Enter.
3. Type ping and press Enter. The IP address is XXX. XXX. XXX. XXX, where XXX is a number between 0 and 255. For example, to ping 192.168.

How do I see other computers on my network?

To find computers connected to your PC through a network, click the Navigation Pane’s Network category. Clicking Network lists every PC that’s connected to your own PC in a traditional network. Clicking Homegroup in the Navigation Pane lists Windows PCs in your Homegroup, a simpler way to share files.

Is an IP address for a computer or internet?

IP address stands for internet protocol address; it is an identifying number that is associated with a specific computer or computer network. When connected to the internet, the IP address allows the computers to send and receive information.