Sorry but I don't know what a DHCP server is. I've already tried to use the ethernet connection a few times to no avail.

I'm not sure how to set the IP on my comp. Is it Control Panel>Network> then what? I have tried setting the "TCP/IP -> D-Link DFE-530TX+ PCI Adapter" Properties to a specific IP address. But I don't know if that IS the correct place to do it.

As for the Empeg, when I start up Emplode and get the "Select Player" window and hit "Options", under the "Connection" tab there's only room for one "Specific Address". Is this where I input the IP? If not, WHAT do I input there, if anything? And this should be checked when trying to connect via ethernet?

OR, in Emplode, do I go to File>Configure Player>Networking? Then input the IP address and Netmask. I DO leave "Default Gateway" blank?

After all is said and done, because I've set an IP Address manually instead of Automatically on my comp, I no longer will be able to log onto the internet with my cable internet connection right? And when ever I change settings in the Control Panel, ie. the IP Address, I have to restart the comp.

Seems laborious, but perhaps in the end the dividends will pay off.
Thanks for the help!