AP in client mode problems

[George Lathrop]

first make sure that connection sharing is off on both computers. then 
try giving each computer a static address. Hopefully folks who use these 
AP's will have some tips.
George.

Bryan Irvine wrote:
> I have 2 Linksys wap 54Gs.  One is in AP mode and allows for wireless
> connections, the other is in client mode, and allows my 'wired'
> machines access to the network.  Problem is that the access really
> really sucks in the garage.
>
> I have a good signal, at least so says macstumbler, the APS are
> seperated by about 20 feet, with 2 walls in between them.  My signal
> strength to a laptop when in the garage varies but rarely dips below
> even 75%.
>
> Another oddity, is that I have 2 computers presently hooked up, and
> when one is busy the other one can't access the internet.  For example
> if I have an ftp download going, the second computer is utterly
> useless.
>
> There are other AP's in my area, but they aren't on all the time, and
> it makes no difference if they are.  Both of my AP's are running on
> channel 1, and the other AP's are running on 9 and 11.
>
> Ideas on troubleshooting for this?
>
> --Bryan
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