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Windows Forum / Windows XP / General Topics 1 / June 2008Router problems Linksys
I have a 8 port Linksys router that works fine with three existing computers. I decided to add a fourth which was a new Dell with Windows XP home. This computer is accessible through the shared folders on the networks but can not access the internet unless you unplug the router and plug it back in. This works without fail until you get off the internet and try to get back on. Then you have to unplug again. This router is located approximately 60 feet away and requires stair climbing to access router which tires me out. 1. Computer is accessible through shared folder without unplugging router. 2. Have tried different jacks on router, same results. 4. Tried jacks that other computers works on, same results. 3. Three other computers work fine on this same router. 4. Checked cable and even laid out a cable on the floor to upstairs with same result. Any other ideas? Thanks what's the model number? > I have a 8 port Linksys router that works fine with three existing > computers. I decided to add a fourth which was a new Dell with Windows [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Thanks Open a command prompt on the computer that has the problem. From the prompt enter: ipconfig /release then ipconfig /renew Are you then able to connect to the internet? JS >I have a 8 port Linksys router that works fine with three existing >computers. I decided to add a fourth which was a new Dell with Windows XP [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Thanks > Open a command prompt on the computer that has the problem. > From the prompt enter: [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > >Yes JS I have tried that also, forgot to add to the list. >I have a 8 port Linksys router that works fine with three existing >computers. I decided to add a fourth which was a new Dell with Windows XP [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Thanks I have a Linksys BEFSR41 that does exactly the same thing with four devices connected. I now use a D-Link DSS16+ switch, plugged into the router. With 6 connections to the switch all is ok. It seems the router can't handle more than 3 LAN connections. >> I have a 8 port Linksys router that works fine with three existing >> computers. I decided to add a fourth which was a new Dell with Windows XP [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > the router. With 6 connections to the switch all is ok. It seems the > router can't handle more than 3 LAN connections. I tried a 5-port workgroup switch just now and that did not work either, same results. Thanks for trying, will return it. >I have a 8 port Linksys router that works fine with three existing computers. >I decided to add a fourth which was a new Dell with Windows XP home. This [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > Thanks It sounds like you may be running into an IP conflict, powering down/up the router re-synchronizes it with the machines and reassigns IP's via DHCP unless you're otherwise set for static IP's on any machine(s). Check the routers web based configuration under Setup > Basic to make sure you have the IP range wide enough to accommodate all of the machines.  SignatureBrian A. Sesko { MS MVP_Windows Desktop User Experience } Conflicts start where information lacks. http://basconotw.mvps.org/ Suggested posting do's/don'ts: http://dts-l.com/goodpost.htm How to ask a question: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555375 > I have a 8 port Linksys router that works fine with three existing > computers. I decided to add a fourth which was a new Dell with Windows [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Thanks What is the result of ipconfig /all (a) when 4th computer is connected but can't access Internet (b) after you have reset the router? http://digitalmediaphile.wordpress.com/ipconfig-all-how-to-get-text-output/ SignatureLem -- MS-MVP To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm |
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