Windows XP Networking

I cannot renew my IP address, i cannot get a default gateway or DNS server. I have broadband, ethernet from the cable modem, which works fine on the mac i hooked it to so i can write this.  The IP is in range of 169.254.xxx.  I ...

Hi, I have a notebook and I want to connect it to a Server 2003 with the Remote Desktop. I want to use the same connection when the move is inside the intranet as in case I move it to my home and use my own connection. ...