Linksys Router giving out same IP

Well, I recently bought a new Linksys 310N to replace an older model.
My question is why the IP on my PC and laptop are the same. I'm no expert, but I'm sure each IP address should be unique. When I changed the router IP, it would give the same one to my laptop and PC all over again.
I'm not sure if it's a huge problem or not, but I have noticed that my connection tends to die after awhile on this new router, which never occured on the older model. Maybe this is due to the same IP being used at once.
Any help on this issue is appreciated. If you need any additional information, please post it.
Message Edited by James119 on 01-02-2009 07:18 PM

Thanks for the response guys. I still haven't figured it all out yet, but I'm still keeping at it.
When I disconnect from the router and just use my Clearwire with the computer or laptop alone, it gives me their own IP addresses. However, once i plug in the router to the Clearwire modem, it gives a different IP completely from the ones I mentioned earlier. This Ip appears on both comps for some reason. I'm still figuring it out.
E.g:
Clearwire directly with laptop: 74.61. 230.140
Clearwire directly with comp: 74.61.30.120
Clearwire through Linksys: Both comps IP changes to 74.61. 100.100
These are from checking websites like "Whatismyip," ( they aren't my real IP, but just examples to make things clearer) but yes I'm finding it to be very odd. I think it may have something to do with me getting knocked off after using both for duration of time.
Message Edited by James119 on 01-03-2009 08:43 PM

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