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Old May 25th, 2005, 05:13 AM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
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Connecting 2 laptops to one wireless router

I am a computer spaz trying to connect 2 laptops toa broadband internet connection via a linksys wireless g access point but simply cant get it to happen?! one laptop is working fine but the other connects to the wireless connection but wont access the net... i know this is very vague but any help would be appreciated!!
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Old May 25th, 2005, 06:49 AM     #2 (permalink)
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the laptop that connections but wont access the network can you ping the router? Can you ping websites?
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Old May 25th, 2005, 06:55 AM     #3 (permalink)
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nope... no luck... this connection actually worked last week but i then used another ISP at another place and set this up using their disc. Since returning, this connection isn't working...
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could you please give more info on your network?

I see you are using an access point, do you have a router also?
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wireless g access point model wap54g off arescom netDSL 800 modem... as much as i know...
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Old May 25th, 2005, 09:03 AM     #6 (permalink)
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That's your problem then. Broadband providers typically only allow one IP, unless you pay for two or more. Buy yourself a cheap router and plug the AP into one of the LAN ports. That or call your provider and lease another IP.
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i see, but as mentioned, I had this setup going not more than a week ago... problem only occured after I used another ISP for a few days at a friends place??
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