Belkin N router and HD 1/2 is Ok and the other?

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Hi to all, this is my problem/scenario:

Belkin N+ modem/router and a HD connected (FAT32) via USB port.

A PowerMAC G5 connected to the router via N300 dongle (airport disabled).

A MACmini C2D connected to the router via N300 dongle (airport disabled).

Ok, the HD is perfectly browsable when I'm on the G5, but on the mini there is no sign of the HD.

The belkin icon in the upper bar on G5 is blue, grayed out on mini (but internet connection is fine).

Same OS level (I mean, last available patching 10.5.8 PPC/Intel), same kind of dongle (a Belkin N300),

same installation CD from belkin.

Some suggestions ?

Thanks in advance.

Luca

Posted on Oct 29, 2012 7:42 AM

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Answer 1

Could both N300 Wireless USB Adapters be trying to use the same channel?

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Answer 2

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Yes, they are using the same ch (1).

But consider that two computers are indifferently turned on/off at the same time but the problem persist.

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Answer 3

Perhaps keep the G5 turned off while you fix the Mini.

Is there something strange about Minis mounting disks? - See:

Does it mount if you don't use wireless?

Does repairing the Mini disk and permissions change anything?

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Answer 4

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All seems to be ok with HD... mounted directly without problem.

The difference between two macs is in the Belkin icon on the menu bar,

on the G5 still blue and on the mini is forever gray...like a kind of 'no connections' or 'inactive',

but internet is ok...let me see if Belkin site can help...

Thank you for your help.

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