I need technical help....

Jan 18, 2012 21:06

Me and computers go together like peanut butter and anchovies. I use NetGear for wireless internet service to my laptop. The problem occurrs when I connect my printer to the laptop, I lose internet connection. Is that possible or just a coincidence that has happened 5 times now. This never used to happen. Do any of you wonderful computer ( Read more... )

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mat_t January 19 2012, 03:28:37 UTC
Might depend on how the printer is connecting. Is the NetGear thing a direct internet connection, or is it just a wireless card connecting to a wireless router somewhere? Either way, if the printer is set up for point-to-point connectivity to your laptop, instead of both printer and laptop connecting to the same wireless router, one might be superseding the other.

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spatts5 January 20 2012, 12:03:37 UTC
Thanks Mat, I'll have to check that out. But it also happens if I attach any other device besides the printer.

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jccub1 January 19 2012, 13:02:36 UTC
I love peanut butter and I love anchovies.
I don't love them together.

Zero help but at least you now know I can't be wooed over a peanut butter and anchovie pizza.
I'm guessing I don't have your eternal gratitude? ;)

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champdaddy January 19 2012, 13:54:50 UTC
Happy Birthday!

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spatts5 January 20 2012, 12:04:08 UTC
Thanks so much ChampD!

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merlinwon January 19 2013, 12:44:56 UTC
Happy Birthday!!! :)

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