network question ????

salvikid

i did a lil 2 computer network for a friend (for DSL sharing) everything went well but a few days later he calls me tell me that the connectin cuts of tooo much before he calls me he calls up tech support and they fix it but the same thing happens anyway so he goes and returns the router while he there he askes a sales person ( at BEST BUY) what it could of been they said that it could of been that he had 2 differnte NICs is that possible :


ALSO: what is the differnce between a router and a wireless router???

cheeblie

Um... it's really hard to tell what the problem is with such little information. I can assure you that different NICs have no problem working with each other, as they are built on industry standards. The only difference between a router and a wireless router is that wireless routers supports WiFi clients.

Cheeblie

salvikid

k the first computer has win98 second winxp he has a links router ummm both computer are non brand both built by PCLUB 1st comp. is a 850Mhz 2nd not sure i think 1.2Mhz ........... what else is there??? the motherboards are MSI not sure of the model

hope that help.............

so if anyone can help...

RussS

I think the configuration for the 'router' is incorrect. Go into the administration mode and check that it is configured to keep the connection alive.

Fishfood

I have had problems with Netgear routers and Intel Pro NICs. The second NIC on the network would flood the router eventually knocking the first NIC off of the network. So don't sell the guy at Best Buy short.

RussS

I have heard of that, but usually it is because something is set incorrectly.