gperry@peoplescom.net hath wroth:

>We have a netgear CG814WG modem/router and it seems to be set to only
>allow about 4 users at a time to surf. I have looked into the router's
>settings but can't find any setting that limits the number of users or
>connections. Does anyone know how to check this and alter the
>settings to allow for more simultaneous users

Wired or wireless? If you run into the same limit with wired
ethernet, you may have a problem with the way your ISP assigns DHCP
addresses. It's also a common side effect when you accidentally run a
cable from the modem to one of the 4 LAN ports instead of the WAN
port.

You can also induce this problem if the CG814WG supports 1:1 NAT,
where it assigns routeable IP addresses to the users, instead of
non-routeable (192.168.xxx.xxx). Run:
start -> run -> cmd <enter>
ipconfig
and see if your clients are getting routeable IP's or non-routeable.

You can also create this problem by limiting the number of IP
addresses available in the DHCP address pool. Check your DHCP address
range.

It might also be that the firmware has a problem. See the list of
"max simultaneous connections" at:
<http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/component/option,com_chart/Itemid,189/chart,124/>
One of the routers listed will only handle two simultaneous
connections.

--
Jeff Liebermann jeffl@cruzio.com
150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com
Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com
Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558