2 Computers on the same network isn't working anymore

Why can't 2 computers use the same airport? Is there a setting to change so that 2 different computers can use the same network. We were able to do it for year and then just recently something changed. Can anyone guild me? Thanks.

Open AirPort Utility - Click Manual Setup
Click the Internet icon
Look for the setting for Connection Sharing
Connection Sharing = Share a public IP address
Click Update to save any changes you have made

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Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2972
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rccharles wrote:
All are connected to the C-Net Wireless-G Router.
My iBook is on the Wi-Fi zone (All have 10.4.11) and I can see the computers on the Ethernet area,
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Macintosh-HD -> Applications -> Utilities -> Network Utility.app
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check out port scan. This will tell you if sharing is on.
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