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Maltise · 10-06-2003, 08:23 PM

I need some help figuring this out. I have three computers all running windows xp pro, 1 Lynksys router, and 1 Linksys cable modem. One computer is right next to the cable modem and the router. The other two computers are on a 275 Ft drop running straight through cat5e cable.

Now here is the problem that i am experiencing. The computer(A) that is right next to the modem and router works fine. On the two computers (B,C) that are on the far drop, if I plug comp (B) up it works fine as well, but when I connect comp (C) up it steals comp (B's) signal. Comp (B) says that it has been disconnected, but comp (C) works fine. I can not figure out why this is happening. As I am typing this on comp (B) my signal just left me and then returned again comp (C) is not connected right now.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

10-06-2003, 08:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maltise Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8	Help!!! loosing signal I need some help figuring this out. I have three computers all running windows xp pro, 1 Lynksys router, and 1 Linksys cable modem. One computer is right next to the cable modem and the router. The other two computers are on a 275 Ft drop running straight through cat5e cable. Now here is the problem that i am experiencing. The computer(A) that is right next to the modem and router works fine. On the two computers (B,C) that are on the far drop, if I plug comp (B) up it works fine as well, but when I connect comp (C) up it steals comp (B's) signal. Comp (B) says that it has been disconnected, but comp (C) works fine. I can not figure out why this is happening. As I am typing this on comp (B) my signal just left me and then returned again comp (C) is not connected right now. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks