Internet sync quit after installing new wifi adapter on host server

[JB3]

ACT Premium 18.

Windows 10

I added a new usb wifi adapter to the host server and a remote database is now unable to connect and complete internet sync.  I did not remove the original wifi adapter card, but it had a red X beside it in Network Connections. I removed the new wifi adapter and reverted to the old adapter and syncing resumed as normal.

I want to move to a new wifi adapter to improve performance and speed.

Network syncing has always worked fine.

What configuration changes occur by installing a new wifi adapter that "confuses" ACT?  Does the new adapter create a new ip address for the server?

Thanks for any help.

John

[JB3 · Accepted solution]

Quick answer for me: The new adapter was assigned a new ip address for the server. However, the port forwarding was still trying to use the old ip address. I edited the port forwarding ip and sync started working again.

[ch1p]

There must be a clash between the 2 WiFi adapters. It would make sense to remove the old one and set up the new one to see if that worked.

Here is a link on setting Port Forwarding that you might need for the new adaptor.

How to Port Forward - General Guide to Multiple Router Brands | Support | No-IP Knowledge Base

[JB3]

Thanks Chip.  I agree that it must be with the adapters.  The old adapter is a card and the new is USB.  I was trying to avoid opening up the server and yanking the card, especially if I couldn't get the new adapter working and needed to revert back to the card.

  I am reasonably confident the router (port forwarding ) is configured correctly since internet sync is working with the old adapter.  I have looked at the settings for each adapter and they appear to be the same.

I am wondering if the router is not recognizing the new adapter as associated with server (device name or ip?)  Maybe I need to assign the server a static ip and hope the router doesn't which adapter it is talking to. 

I wish I knew more about networking.  ( Not really. )

[JB3 · Accepted solution]

Quick answer for me: The new adapter was assigned a new ip address for the server. However, the port forwarding was still trying to use the old ip address. I edited the port forwarding ip and sync started working again.

[ch1p]

Glad it is sorted. Maybe mark as resolved?