Computer Geek Question

[UncleChris]

My internet is with CenturyLink and it powers 8 or more devices flawlessly... EXCEPT.....

I have an old Dell laptop that will not connect while my PC is online. Conversely, my PC will not connect if my laptop is online.

No other devices have any impact, but these two aforementioned devices just will not go online together. Anyone have any ideas?

 

[BillsCarnage]

Wonder if they have the same IP address.

type cmd in the search bar to run the command prompt on each, and then type ipconfig

 

[Russ Smith]

Wonder if they have the same IP address.

type cmd in the search bar to run the command prompt on each, and then type ipconfig

Yeah that's what it sounds like they both have the same IP address so when one tries to login it has to boot the other off.