802.11 problems

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"Colin Little" <colin_little@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi all.
> I don't know how this has happened, but i've got a problem....
>
> I have two pc's, both running XP Pro. Both machines have identical Realtek
> 8180 Wireless LAN PCI cards installed using IEEE 802.11b. The downstairs
pc
> is connected to the internet over cable.
>
> They did work for a while, but i reinstalled XP on the main pc, and now i
> can't get the network working again. There is no problem installing the
> software or the drivers. The utility program scans for available networks,
> but doesn't find any. The signal strength is constantly low (absolutely
> nothing)
>
> The upstairs pc has high signal strength (98%) and CAN find a network.
>
> I do not believe the problem is the location of the machines as they used
to
> work fine before.
>
>
> HELP ME!
>
>
Might help to describe your setup, were you using ICS (internet connection
sharing) or do you have an Access Point? Using XP SP1 or SP2?