THanks in advanced to anyone who is reading this post.
SO this is the problem:
2 computers (1 XP, 1 Win98Se) running Netgear RT314 router. We can only use the internet when one of the computers is either "off" or in "Standby" mode. if both computers are on, then NEITHER of us can use the internet. WHen both computers are on, the connection is intermittent. it goes on and off (within 1-2 minutes).
I have tried plugging the computer directly into the cable modem, and that seems to work fine, and so i know its not the connection.
THe only thing that has changed was that i reinstalled win98se, a new motherboard, and new ram on my machine. other than that, no changes have been made to the router/modem settings.
thanks again for reading this. i appreciate any and all of your suggestions and will try them all. thanks
SO this is the problem:
2 computers (1 XP, 1 Win98Se) running Netgear RT314 router. We can only use the internet when one of the computers is either "off" or in "Standby" mode. if both computers are on, then NEITHER of us can use the internet. WHen both computers are on, the connection is intermittent. it goes on and off (within 1-2 minutes).
I have tried plugging the computer directly into the cable modem, and that seems to work fine, and so i know its not the connection.
THe only thing that has changed was that i reinstalled win98se, a new motherboard, and new ram on my machine. other than that, no changes have been made to the router/modem settings.
thanks again for reading this. i appreciate any and all of your suggestions and will try them all. thanks