How come we cannot get both of our computers online at the same time?
by Guest Geek on November 10, 2009Q: We have 2 computers in the house with one Internet modem and a Cisco wireless router. Only one computer can get online at a time though. When we turn the 2nd computer on, it will connect to the Internet, but it disconnects the first computer. Is there a way to get both computers online at the same time?
Tags: wireless router
When you say modem are you talking about a dialup modem, a dsl modem or a cable modem?
Mark says: on November 10, 2009 at 5:54 pm
It’s a cable modem
Ellee says: on November 10, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Thanks, how do you have everything hooked together?
For example: are both computers connected with Ethernet cables to the Cisco router, and then the router connected to the cable modem with an Ethernet cable?
Mark says: on November 10, 2009 at 8:47 pm
The Cisco router is connected to the cable modem by Ethernet cable. The computers both have wireless connections to the router. One is in the room with the modem/router, the other is in the bedroom right next door.
Ellee says: on November 11, 2009 at 8:28 am
If one of them is in the same room as the router, I suggest trying an Ethernet connection instead. If you need a cable you can grab one here for under $5 – http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10232
Mark says: on November 11, 2009 at 12:50 pm
I had a problem like this years ago and what was happening is both computers were getting the same IP address. You should make sure that computers are setup to use a DHCP address server (ie pull an IP address from the router) and make sure that they both have different IP addresses.
matt says: on November 11, 2009 at 12:51 pm