Getting knocked offline... - Blu-ray Forum

Steve · 12-07-2011, 01:04 AM

My home computer is an iMac. My internet service is through AT&T DSL. My network setup consists of a Motorola DSL modem and a Linksys wireless router. The router and modem are configured PPPoE so the controls and settings are made through the router only. My iMac is connected to the router with a network cable.

In the living room are a PS3 and an Xbox360. The PS3 (old fat style) is connected to the modem with a network cable. The Xbox360 is an older style and connects to the network using the wireless adapter. The adapter is the older style with only one antenna. I also use a laptop (Windows) in the living room that connects wirelessly. Both gaming consoles and the laptop all connect to the network with no problem. The problem comes when I am using a gaming console (either one) and then someone gets online with the laptop. The gaming console is knocked offline every single time. Without exception. It never fails. Ever. I can always reconnect the console and then both components are successfully online at the same time. The reverse is also true. If someone is using the laptop and then someone fires up a game console the laptop is knocked offline. Why does this happen, and what can I do to fix it?

Thanks to anyone who can help me out.

12-07-2011, 01:04 AM	#1
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	Getting knocked offline... My home computer is an iMac. My internet service is through AT&T DSL. My network setup consists of a Motorola DSL modem and a Linksys wireless router. The router and modem are configured PPPoE so the controls and settings are made through the router only. My iMac is connected to the router with a network cable. In the living room are a PS3 and an Xbox360. The PS3 (old fat style) is connected to the modem with a network cable. The Xbox360 is an older style and connects to the network using the wireless adapter. The adapter is the older style with only one antenna. I also use a laptop (Windows) in the living room that connects wirelessly. Both gaming consoles and the laptop all connect to the network with no problem. The problem comes when I am using a gaming console (either one) and then someone gets online with the laptop. The gaming console is knocked offline every single time. Without exception. It never fails. Ever. I can always reconnect the console and then both components are successfully online at the same time. The reverse is also true. If someone is using the laptop and then someone fires up a game console the laptop is knocked offline. Why does this happen, and what can I do to fix it? Thanks to anyone who can help me out.

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