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Bad router? Bad computer?

by Mobius_1 Aug 21, 2005 5:13PM PDT

I have 2 computers, both using Windows XP. Both are connected to a Linksys wireless G router, but only 1 gets internet access. The internet light and the lights on both ports where the ethernet cables are connected are flashing. I have tried switching ethernet cables, but I still don't have a connection on both computers. What should I do?

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Check the IP and Subnet....

by Michael Geist Aug 21, 2005 9:03PM PDT

addresses for both PCs, as well as the default gateway. Found in Network Properties, they should all be in the same range.

Next I would check if the non-Internet machine can connect if the other is off.

Fianlly ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) should not be used while a router is dishing out the IPs.

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