I could be way off base here but doesn't the OS being used put a limit on
how many connections can be made, XPHome = 5 and XPPro = 10
As I said I could be completely on the wrong track with this but it's
something that came to mind.
Joan


Jeff Liebermann wrote:
> 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.



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