strange wi-fi issue.

[Rangler]

Ok strange issue this so please bare with me..
Heres the setup.
Server Win2k3 runs dns dhcp and wins.
HTPC wi-fi static IP uses wins and dns from server.
Laptops use static ip and dns / wins from server.

Nows here the strange part.
When the HTPC is off or rebooting ALL other wi-fi devices in the house loose there wireless connection.??
Its like the HTPC is acting as a WAP.??
As soon as the HTPC comes on again all is good.

I've check ICS is off and all IP assignments are correct yet i cannot figure it out.
Any thoughts anyone please.?

 

[samuria]

Which pc's have wireless? When you say they loose connection what do you mean? Can they see\ping anything? Why are you running wins no one uses that now?

 

[Rangler]

HTPC and 2 xlaptops are wireless.
Server + 3 x gaming rigs are CAT5'd

They loose the wireless connection i.e like being unplugged from LAN (media state disconnected), no ip etc.
Using wins for simpl netbios share resolution.