Problem resolution
■Make sure that all computers are using the same subnet mask.
■If you are using DHCP though the router, make sure that the other computers are set to obtain IP addresses from DHCP.
■If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all computers have different IP addresses. For home networks, IP addresses should be 192.168.N.N where N is a number you assign between 0 and 254. The first N should be the same for all computers on your network and the second N should be different for all computers on your network.
■If you are operating in wireless mode, make sure that the router and each wireless network adapter have the same settings for mode, SSID, channel and encryption type.
■Check the signal strength of your wireless network. For more information, see “Your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect” on page 65.
Your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect
■If your wireless Ethernet network is running slower than you expect, you should check your network signal strength. If you find the signal strength is low, try moving to a new location to increase the signal strength.
Important
Signal strength is affected by the distance between your wireless network devices, by radio interference, and by interference from natural obstructions such as walls, floors, and doors.
To check the signal strength of your wireless Ethernet network in Windows XP:
1 Click Start, then Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Category View, click Network and Internet Connections. The Network and Internet Connections window opens.
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