4 computers are on the network all connected to the same router.
PC 1 (culprit) is running windows 7 and XP pro though the problem occurs with both. connected with a wire to the router (D-link DI-542)
PC 2 is running vista home premium and is unnaffected and connected with a wire to the router.
Laptops 1 and 2 are running Vista home premium, wirelessly connected and is slowd down severely when PC 1 is connected to the network.
how might i solve this problem or better diagnose it?
one pc slowing down wireless internet for laptops
one pc slowing down wireless internet for laptops
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more nfo needed:
What happens when you turn OFF PC#1 - do the laptops have access to the internet?
Run a packetsniffer and see what is on your LAN when things start slowing down
DNR
Where do the two laptops connect wireless? Direct to the router via wifi AP, or to PC#1 via wifi card and its ICS?Laptops 1 and 2 are running Vista home premium, wirelessly connected and is slowd down severely when PC 1 is connected to the network.
What happens when you turn OFF PC#1 - do the laptops have access to the internet?
Run a packetsniffer and see what is on your LAN when things start slowing down
DNR
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He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in Darkness, and Light dwells with him.
He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in Darkness, and Light dwells with him.
my apologies, in hindsight it wasnt a terribly detailed post.
all the computers are connected directly to the router. and this is probably irrelevant but so is one printer.
When PC1 is off or unplugged from the network:
-Laptops 1 and 2 are completely functional and as fast as they should be with both online and offline activities
-PC2 is completely functional and as fast as it should be with both online and offline activities
when PC1 is on and plugged in to the network:
-Laptops 1 and 2 run fine as far as offline performance goes but online activities slow to a crawl
-PC's 1 and 2 are completely functional and as fast as they should be with both online and offline activities
it may be worth mentioning the laptop models
-Compaq Presario c700 (laptop 1 for this instant)
-Dell inspiron 1720 (laptop 2)
all the computers are connected directly to the router. and this is probably irrelevant but so is one printer.
When PC1 is off or unplugged from the network:
-Laptops 1 and 2 are completely functional and as fast as they should be with both online and offline activities
-PC2 is completely functional and as fast as it should be with both online and offline activities
when PC1 is on and plugged in to the network:
-Laptops 1 and 2 run fine as far as offline performance goes but online activities slow to a crawl
-PC's 1 and 2 are completely functional and as fast as they should be with both online and offline activities
it may be worth mentioning the laptop models
-Compaq Presario c700 (laptop 1 for this instant)
-Dell inspiron 1720 (laptop 2)
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