Problems With FCS and Samantha

[Team230]

Hi,

This year our team has frequently been having problems connecting to our robot via the Samantha box. We've diagnosed the problem to a point, but can't figure out what to do.

The Samantha is correctly connecting to the network, and our laptop is as well. We have confirmed this by being able to access the Samantha's information webpage by entering the IP from samostat. However, we have been unable to connect to the laptop over both RobotC and the Field Control System. We've tried to reset the system numerous times (nearing the 50s...), and have tried multiple laptops, NXT brings, and Samantha modules. We will occasionally be able to connect, and are able to use the system fine, but when we try to set everything up again the next day we experience the same problems. Our brick simply doesn't show up at all in the FCS Choose menu. We are using a dedicated router without internet access with an Open WEP password.

Does anyone have any ideas? We're really stumped, and this has taken up immense amounts of time. Thanks in advance.