Can Two Networks Coexist?

I have two wireless laptops and an ethernet desktop networked to a
router and DSL modem. One laptop and the desktop are Win98se and the
other laptop is WinXP Home. Everything works as expected. And I have
taken the Win98se laptop on a trip where one motel had a local
wireless network. My wireless connect software had no problems
connecting to the "new" network.

Then I bought a second router to use while the original was returned
to manufacturer for service. Everything still works just fine. And the
original works just fine after service.

Now here is the question. I would like to have two wireless networks
running with the capability of switching between the two networks on
any computer that I am working with. My wireless connect software
allows for several "profiles" and permits selecting which profile to
use. But, I haven't been able to switch between profiles and retain
the capabilities of the routers. I think the "main" router is somehow
retaining DHCP function and the "second" router never gets to assign
IP addresses.

Can anyone tell me the proper procedure to switch between two routers
"on the fly"?

Regards, jimbo

Windows 98 cannot change IP addresses "on the fly", you must reboot for the
new settings to take effect. Windows XP can change addresses dynamically.

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"jimbo" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>I have two wireless laptops and an ethernet desktop networked to a
> router and DSL modem. One laptop and the desktop are Win98se and the
> other laptop is WinXP Home. Everything works as expected. And I have
> taken the Win98se laptop on a trip where one motel had a local
> wireless network. My wireless connect software had no problems
> connecting to the "new" network.
>
> Then I bought a second router to use while the original was returned
> to manufacturer for service. Everything still works just fine. And the
> original works just fine after service.
>
> Now here is the question. I would like to have two wireless networks
> running with the capability of switching between the two networks on
> any computer that I am working with. My wireless connect software
> allows for several "profiles" and permits selecting which profile to
> use. But, I haven't been able to switch between profiles and retain
> the capabilities of the routers. I think the "main" router is somehow
> retaining DHCP function and the "second" router never gets to assign
> IP addresses.
>
> Can anyone tell me the proper procedure to switch between two routers
> "on the fly"?
>
> Regards, jimbo