2 computers, 1 express? or is it just me??

i have an airport express hooked up to my cable modem to wirelessly connect to internet/itunes. this has worked fine with my ibook...
however, now i am trying to add a desktop running windows xp to this. on the windows machine, with the help of a tutorial from ifelix (http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/1011.html) i was able to get to the attempt to connect to airport network. however it never connected, only showed a low/no signal and would not connect.
can i run two computers off my express connection or would another express or extreme station be needed?
i also managed to somehow change the ip address of express, losing a connection to my ibook so perhaps it's just me and my inexperience?
g4 ibook/15GB 3G ipod Mac OS X (10.3.9)
g4 ibook/15GB 3G ipod Mac OS X (10.3.9)

however, now i am trying to add a desktop running
windows xp to this. on the windows machine, with the
help of a tutorial from ifelix
(http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/1011.html) i was able
to get to the attempt to connect to airport network.
however it never connected, only showed a low/no
signal and would not connect.
Are you using encryption?
Also have a look at
http://www.ifelix.co.uk/tech/2002.html
iFelix

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1. Under the "AirPort" tab up top:
a. Under "Base Station" sub-tab:
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ii.) pick a password specific for accessing this unit, same logic as for AEBS
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iv.) WDS Remotes: click the '+' to add any AEX's that will connect to this relay rather than directly to the AEBS. Same deal as above, use the name in the description and use the AirPort ID from the side of the AEX (not the Ethernet ID).
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HOPE THIS HELPS. As noted above, I did not config through AirPort Utility 5.3.1 so I haven't tested this procedure through that app. However, after getting my network to work I went back and transposed all settings into this post to help others. Please provide feedback on whether or not this is working, so we can collectively try to move towards a setup procedure that works for everyone....
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You know more about this than me, and clearly have more patience if you've restarted the network fifty times. I gave up at about ten.
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option (it has either Server on, Realy on, or the above) in the Modem's DHCP configuration screen.
Well when I do this, and configure the AP to distribute IP addresses (share a single IP) and "connect using PPPOE" connection, its light goes green but none of the computers can browse the internet, it just goes to "page not found" after a while. The PC's also then report a conflict in IP address.
On the other hand, if I restore the modem to act as router, configure the AP as a Wifi bridge-to use Ethernet and not to distribute IP's, internet does work but slower than normal. (Not bandwidth, its the DNS lookup that slows things down I think, whenever trying to go to a new web address it takes several seconds to look it up before it says "web page found" on the bottom of the IE browser). If I disconnect the Wifi and connect one of the clients directly to the DSL modem, the DNS lookup takes seconds.
I tried clearing the Cache, resetting the AP, doing IPconfig /release and /flushdns etc.
Internet speed tests like DSL Speed test report latencies of 800ms sometimes.
So i'm thinking that there is some conflict in the DNS or DHCP between the modem/router and the AP.
What is better? leave it as is or try to get the AP to act as router and the modem as only a modem?
All of my clients are set up to have automatic TCPIP configuration with DHCP.
Also I wanted to ask:
1) What does "domain name" and "DHCP client id" in the AP Admin utility / internet tab?
My modem config screen has a "Management IP" section with:
IP Address: 10.0.0.138
Netmask: 255.0.0.0
Default Gateway:xxxx
Hostname: xxxxx
Domain Name: xxxx
Are the last two the same as the AP refers to as domain name as DHCP client ID?
and why do I need a domain for just a home network?
and why are the last two fields full in the modem screen if I don't have a domain?
2) From what I remember of routers, they should have some place of configuring the peer to peer network name (workgroup) is that what they mean by "hostname" or "domain name"?
The problem is that this Aztec model has no online manual. And the other models Aztec manuals don't go to such advanced details. And my ISP doesn't give support for sharing with routers (it is allowed but not supported). They will just say buy our monthly plan with WIFI etc.
I would like to share files as well as internet access.
3) What does the "Enable default host" option mean in the AP config network tab?
4) What does the "Relay on" field mean in the Modem/router DHCPConfig screen?
5) How do I ensure there is no conflict between the AP and modem/router, and that they use the most efficient method for looking up DNS's?
Attached are links to screenshots of my configurations.
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/nebula3012/album/576460762403680970
(double click the pics to open them).
It seems so complicated, a few years ago I set a 3COM Wifi router in a PC environment (Cable Internet) and was working within hours.
by the way in the AP config summary it all looks normal except the "LAN MAC Address" which is empty.
Thank you for your help... ** really..

nebula3012, Welcome to the discussion area!
1) What does "domain name" and "DHCP client id" in the AP Admin utility / internet tab?
If those items are needed, your ISP will provide them to you.
2) From what I remember of routers, they should have some place of configuring the peer to peer network name (workgroup) is that what they mean by "hostname" or "domain name"?
No
3) What does the "Enable default host" option mean in the AP config network tab?
It allows you to configure a device as a server. All of the ports of that device will be directly addressable from the internet.
5) How do I ensure there is no conflict between the AP and modem/router, and that they use the most efficient method for looking up DNS's?
You worry too much. There is nothing special to do.

2 computers, 1 express? or is it just me??

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