On Sat, 30 Sep 2006 17:22:23 -0700, Baloo wrote:
>>>> How can I have two working PCs with the same MAC address?
>>>> Why don't the packets get confused as to which computer to go to?
>>
>>> Are they connected to same access point?
>>
>> They are within five feet of each other so I presume they connected to the
>> same free wireless access point in the hotel.
>
> Many wireless networks can occupy the same airspace. You need to
> doublecheck your connection properties to make sure they really are on the
> access point you expect to be on.

Oh, Do you mean the same SSID?
I had not thought of the fact they 'could' be connected to different SSIDs.
But, in this case, the SSID is definately the same for both Windows XP PCs
as it's the only free SSID available.

I'm checking out at noon today (on my way to South Africa) so I won't be
able to respond for a while.

Jette Goldie