R. S. Arnold
10-22-2003, 12:33 AM
I have a wired/wireless SOHO network (cable modem, router, hub, 3 AP'sconnecting 3 seperate physical locations) that works w/o any problems in all locations unless a wireless notebook running XP(Pro) is active. I use static IP's; DHCP is turned "off " in the router, but the problem I'm having happens with it "on" or "off ".
When a XP notebook is powered-up, all connectivity stops: can't even ping within or outside the LAN. Immediately after shutting down the offender, everything is fine again. I thought it was an ICS issue, as it usually shows-up as active even though it wasn't setup within the notebook's network properties. After disabling it, this network problem remains.
Have tried 2 different XP notebooks and 3 different WiFi cards w. same results. My various hardware vendors have been of little help, although I'm amazed none have claimed it must be a Windows issue.
Would appreciate any hints. Thanx
When a XP notebook is powered-up, all connectivity stops: can't even ping within or outside the LAN. Immediately after shutting down the offender, everything is fine again. I thought it was an ICS issue, as it usually shows-up as active even though it wasn't setup within the notebook's network properties. After disabling it, this network problem remains.
Have tried 2 different XP notebooks and 3 different WiFi cards w. same results. My various hardware vendors have been of little help, although I'm amazed none have claimed it must be a Windows issue.
Would appreciate any hints. Thanx