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**pctrainer** · 11-02-2005, 12:20 AM

I had a similar problem. I found out it was not computer specific. Each of my computers was recognized by the network when it was connected alone or with up to 3 others. In other words, I could connect any combination of my 4 computers, but just not a 5th one.

In your router settings there is a place to specify how many computers can be on the network. Make sure it is set to the maxium. I had set mine to 4 when I set up the network originally, so the 5th one couldn't connect. I spent many hours troubleshooting and this turned out to be my only problem.

Hope your problem is this simple. Good luck.

11-02-2005, 12:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
pctrainer I helped the forums. Join Date: May 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 29 OS: XP with Service Pack 2	Check your router settings I had a similar problem. I found out it was not computer specific. Each of my computers was recognized by the network when it was connected alone or with up to 3 others. In other words, I could connect any combination of my 4 computers, but just not a 5th one. In your router settings there is a place to specify how many computers can be on the network. Make sure it is set to the maxium. I had set mine to 4 when I set up the network originally, so the 5th one couldn't connect. I spent many hours troubleshooting and this turned out to be my only problem. Hope your problem is this simple. Good luck.