I have a wireless network set up in my home, however, whenever I connect to it from my laptop, the desktop computer loses internet connection. The laptop then is unable to connect to the internet via the network. Whenever I connect to any other wireless network, I can access the internet just fine. I currently have a modem, netgear router, 2 ethernet and many other cables. Do you have any idea of how I could set up this network and be able to connect to it from my laptop and access the internet without harming the desktops accessibility to the internet ruined.
2006-08-04 13:42:48 · 7 answers · asked by jon 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You need a wireless router. If you already have one, you need to change the channel on either your laptop or your pc. A wired router, plus a wireless, single channel unit won't do the job. If your NetGear Router is the wireless one, you definitely need to change the channels.
To change the channel, go to the configuration for your router on either computer. In connection settings(or something similar) there should be a drop down box to change the signal channel.
2006-08-04 13:47:36 · answer #1 · answered by Rockstar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds to me like you've got an IP address conflict. That is, both your desktop and laptop are assigned the same IP address. When this happens, you will lose internet access on one or both computers.
1. Configure desktop to "Obtain IP address automatically".
2. Configure the DHCP settings on your router to assign sufficient number of IP addresses (depending on the number of devices you have).
Another possibility is that someone else is connecting to your wireless router and using up the IP addresses you have available. If so -
3. Configure the security settings on your wireless router to allow only your laptop (based on the MAC address) to connect to it.
2006-08-10 11:26:26 · answer #2 · answered by Drift 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the internet connection goes directly into the router first
then connect the desktop to the netgear router.
the power cycle everything - turn all off then turn on in this order
internet cable/dsl modem
then netgear
then desktop and laptop
you may also need to reset the netgear to default setting - the intructions for doing that are in the manual or online.
2006-08-04 20:52:57 · answer #3 · answered by bava 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the router is setup for DHCP, make sure it is setup with enough accounts so that when you log on, you are not taking one of the connections from an existing user. this is one of the biggest problems on small networks and with newer users. Base setup on most routers is 3 to 5 DHCP setups, so if you have more, one must go for the others to connect.
Good luck.
2006-08-04 21:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by John K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A key thing could be if one computer is using 802.11b while one is using 802.11g. Although this shouldn't cause this problem and should only slow down the g device to the b devices speed it can cause this issue, sometimes.
I do suggest taking the power cycling advice although if it works it may only be temporary.
If I had more time I might actually use the wonderful google to answer this question but I must be off.
2006-08-04 20:58:23 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a quick question.
Where is you router located and where are your computers located. If they are near a microwave oven or a cordless phone then that could potentially knock you off the network.
2006-08-12 15:49:01 · answer #6 · answered by big e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am experience the same problem right now. My advice is to contact your internet technician via e-mail or phone. He/she will be able to guide you step-by-step how to fix your problem.
2006-08-04 20:46:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋