Wireless network problem

**rmj2663** · 13th July 2005

Got small network with one wireless attached.
Was having connection probs so got signal booster, now the wireless PC keeps getting disconnected with 'Invalid IP address' message.
Then get message 'renewing IP address assigned by DHCP, automatic private address'.
Any help on getting this thing permanently connected would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance

**tombott** · 13th July 2005

Whats the make and model of the Wiresless Router ?

**rmj2663** · 14th July 2005

Make is eTEC
Model is PT 3818

Thanks

**rmj2663** · 15th July 2005

Right instead of having it get IP automatically generated I've manually set it so it fits in with rest of the network.
Now it can connect ot internet & network etc no problem - that is when its connected.
It can take hours to connect but when its connected its fine for hours.
Anybody explain why or help please
Thanks in advance

**cortina** · 15th July 2005

When it does connect, how stong is the signal strength?
Do you have any video senders, or anything else wireless(headphones etc) that could be operating on the same band.
Change the output channel on the wireless router, try channel 1, then try channel 11 (or 13 depending on firmware), see if it makes any difference.
If you are operating already on Channel 13 make sure wireless network card is set to Country code UK, US is usually default , and this only goes to Ch 11.
Tony.

**rmj2663** · 15th July 2005

Thanks for help m8.
Set to channel 11 already, did notice that for some reason it had the 'disconnect when battery power low' box checked.
Just wondering if that may be reason - even tho its powered by mains.
Signal strength is strong & been connected since 9.30 this morning no probs, took 3 hours to get connected tho!!!