It sounds like your laptop is the browse master on your network. When it
goes away, it takes a while for another computer to take over.
I haven't any clue how to turn browse master off in XP.
Bob
"Paul Wasserman" <pwasserman@&spamremoval&ebates.com> wrote in message
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> I have a Linksys 8-port cable router (non-wireless) for my home LAN.
> I've never had a problem with it until I recently made the jump into
> the wireless arena. Here's my problem:
>
> I have been experimenting with three different wireless access points
> (Belkin 11g, Linksys 11g, and D-Link DWL-900AP+ with a DWL-800AP+
> repeater) trying to find the right combo for my large home. I have
> settled on the D-Link solution as it gives me the most bang for the
> buck for my application (even though an 11b).
>
> However, while experimenting the last few days, ALL of the wireless
> products have given me the same problem:
>
> If my laptop loses connection to the WLAN due to signal issues, my
> WIRED PC's can no longer reach my wired router for about 2 minutes...
> i.e. I literally cannot even *ping* the router from my desktop and
> wired PC.
>
> I don't get it?? Why would losing the WLAN connection from my laptop
> lock out my wired connection to my router??
>
> Any ideas? I'm running Win XP Pro on all computers.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Paul
>
>
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