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Gizmo1888 · 12-03-2008, 18:08

I have two laptops, one which is connected through the ethernet on my WRT54GS wireless router, the other is connected wireless.....

When I boot up the wired laptop while the wireless one is connected to the network the wireless lappy loses its connection and the wired one doesn't connect. I then have to power off the Virgin BB Modem and the router, leave them for a few seconds.....power up the modem till the ready light is solid then power up the router...... this process allows both laptops to connect.

Any ideas?

I have read while the wireless laptop is connected to the network it has been issued an IP address and when I boot up the wired laptop the router may be giving the same IP to the wired one which isn't allowed. I'm unsure if this is the case or how to check if thats whats happening.

12-03-2008, 18:08	#1
Gizmo1888 Inactive Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 16	Disconnecting laptops I have two laptops, one which is connected through the ethernet on my WRT54GS wireless router, the other is connected wireless..... When I boot up the wired laptop while the wireless one is connected to the network the wireless lappy loses its connection and the wired one doesn't connect. I then have to power off the Virgin BB Modem and the router, leave them for a few seconds.....power up the modem till the ready light is solid then power up the router...... this process allows both laptops to connect. Any ideas? I have read while the wireless laptop is connected to the network it has been issued an IP address and when I boot up the wired laptop the router may be giving the same IP to the wired one which isn't allowed. I'm unsure if this is the case or how to check if thats whats happening.