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I must not have my network setup correctly, because it never ceases to
cause headaches.
I have a wireless network setup thusly:
phoneline -> DSL Modem -> Netgear Wireless Router -> Wireless connection to
all my computers.
Until recently the only devices connected to my network were my desktop pc
and laptop (which I rarely use). I had been having a problem where
everytime I restarted my desktop pc (running windows xp pro) I would have
to restart my network (turn off dsl modem, unplug router, turn on dsl
modem, plug in router) to get an internet connection.
Specifically, if I didn't restart the network, I would have network
connectivity, and limited internet connectivity. I could access local
network resources and use msn messenger, but I couldn't browse the web with
a web browser. (I tried IE and Firefox). After restarting the network,
everything would be fine until I rebooted again.
Now I've added another desktop pc to my network and the problem is worse.
Before, this was a mere inconvenience. I knew something was wrong, but it
wasn't a big enough problem to try and fix it. Now it seems I still have
to restart the network, but getting both computers on the internet at the
same time is tricky. Sometimes I can get both on without problems,
sometimes not.
What could I have done wrong?
thanks
-ivan.
I must not have my network setup correctly, because it never ceases to
cause headaches.
I have a wireless network setup thusly:
phoneline -> DSL Modem -> Netgear Wireless Router -> Wireless connection to
all my computers.
Until recently the only devices connected to my network were my desktop pc
and laptop (which I rarely use). I had been having a problem where
everytime I restarted my desktop pc (running windows xp pro) I would have
to restart my network (turn off dsl modem, unplug router, turn on dsl
modem, plug in router) to get an internet connection.
Specifically, if I didn't restart the network, I would have network
connectivity, and limited internet connectivity. I could access local
network resources and use msn messenger, but I couldn't browse the web with
a web browser. (I tried IE and Firefox). After restarting the network,
everything would be fine until I rebooted again.
Now I've added another desktop pc to my network and the problem is worse.
Before, this was a mere inconvenience. I knew something was wrong, but it
wasn't a big enough problem to try and fix it. Now it seems I still have
to restart the network, but getting both computers on the internet at the
same time is tricky. Sometimes I can get both on without problems,
sometimes not.
What could I have done wrong?
thanks
-ivan.