router probs...

jimbarter · 17-05-2005, 22:03

Hiya, I'm on BY 3Mb and use an ASUS WL500g wireless router

I'm trying to connect a PC via ethernet, and a powerbook via wireless.

the problem is that if the PC is on the powerbook cant detect a wireless signal, (it picks up my next door neighbours fine!), but when PC is off I can connect to my router through wireless no problem.

the router is set to deliver dynamic ip's through DHCP.

any help appreciated

Aragorn · 18-05-2005, 09:05

What happens if you connect the powerbook wirelessly first and then start up the PC - does the powerbook loose the connection?

Does moving the powerbook around have any effect - ie, do you have the PC's CRT between the router and powerbook?

How many IP addresses are in the DHCP range - usually about 50, but if the range is set to 192.168.100.100 -> 192.168.100.100 (only one address) only the first computer will be served!

HTH

jimbarter · 18-05-2005, 17:02

fixed it, thanks for your reply though, the PC was set up in a 'DMZ', and hence had a fixed IP, this conflicted with the Powerbook.

At least - when I take the PC out of the DMZ I can run both together...

Thanks though!