Windows Newsgroups: Windows Wireless Networking

wi fi problemo

Michael Bower - 17 Jun 2006 4:07 PM - 2 messages

am having a problem running a online loan program.running When logging in, entering the loan pages, validating the loan data, pricing the loan and ratelocking, it is incredibly slow. I have tried every trick in my bag and ...

wireless speed

tlongqw123 - 17 Jun 2006 2:05 PM - 2 messages

Where do I change the setting that limits my wireless connection speed? My speed tests should be around 3M, but have been no better than 1.5M sinc I reloaded windows on my laptop. ...

Should we go wired or wireless?

noemail - 16 Jun 2006 7:55 PM - 6 messages

We are in the process of planning our network for our new, larger office. We are Microsoft based: SQL Server, Exchange server, etc. Our company database interface is IIS based. All in all, we will probaly have about 50 pcs on the network. ...

Printer

Rosalie - 16 Jun 2006 7:31 PM - 2 messages

I hope I'm in the right room. Is there a was to ste-up my printer (connected to the desktop) to print from my wireless laptop with out plugging it in to the laptop? ...

Linksys/SMC Connectivity problem

smithch - 16 Jun 2006 5:37 PM - 7 messages

My network is set up as follows ISP -- SMC modem/access point -- Linksys wireless router -- PC (Win XP) My problem is that the PC connection is lost intermitently and frequently. I suspect an addressing issue because executing at the command line always restores connectivity immediately. ...

File Sharing Not Working

Mike - 16 Jun 2006 1:13 AM - 4 messages

I set up a wireless home network: Linksys Wireless-G Router, Desktop Computer (ethernet to router), Notebook (wireless), both XP Home. I can access the internet from the notebook , and the notebook can print on the printer hooked to the desktop. I can see the notebook from the desktop under "View ...

Enabling wireless connection

Wrntdiva - 15 Jun 2006 10:37 PM - 2 messages

I have a Toshiba Satellite M105-S3001 and run on Windows XP home edition with service pack 2. I live in an area that does not have DSL, so I had a wireless connection installed. The connection shows up under the network ...

Programmatic control of wifi connections?

green - 15 Jun 2006 9:48 PM - 2 messages

Hi! Any pointers to APIs or sample code (even 3rd party apps) for controlling wifi connections in Windows XP? We want to have our app make connections to various wifi links programatically so that we can control which devices we're talking to and when... ...

Static IP for Print Server on my MN-500

KostaM - 15 Jun 2006 3:00 PM - 3 messages

Hi I bought D-Link print server which requires static IP address to work. I made it see and connect to my WLAN but when I try to setup a printer, print server can not be found on the network. MN-500 is in router mode with default ...

Mapped drives on wireless connection

greg.smid - 15 Jun 2006 8:22 AM - 3 messages

I have a small home network set up through a Linksys WRK54G wireless router. Two PCs connect directly to the router via Ethernet cable, and my laptop connects through a Motorola wireless card. All three computers are running XP Pro. PC_B and the laptop both have a network ...

DSL & Wireless Networking

Evelyn - 15 Jun 2006 3:18 AM - 2 messages

Do I need to sign up with my ISP for wireless internet if I already have DSL service? There's only one computer in the house and I don't think I need the whole home networking package they offer. Thanks. ...

adhoc causes machine to hang up on reboot

Charlie - 15 Jun 2006 1:45 AM - 3 messages

I've had serious trouble trying to connect my ipaq (PPC 2003) to activesync (3.8) that has casued me to have to completely restore my laptop to factory settings. There was nummerous things I had to do in this process, so I ...

cant connect to a particular pc on the network

sl_ime - 15 Jun 2006 12:40 AM - 2 messages

Summary: We have 20 or more PC on the building. The network was not so-well documented. In the administration area we have a pc who can connect to all pc but not to the two other PCs in separate building. ...

Connecting Windows98SE Desktop to XP Laptop for printing/file shar

Marc D. - 14 Jun 2006 11:16 PM - 4 messages

I have Windows Xp Media Center Ed. 2004 laptop with wireless connection to Netgear WGR614 router, which is also wired by network card to desktop running Windows 98SE. Desktop is USB'd to printer. I need to set up wireless file sharing and wireless printing. ...

I don't get an option to configure EAP-MSCHAP_v2

fella5 - 14 Jun 2006 10:02 PM - 3 messages

I have a IBM T60 running XP Pro Version 2002 SP2. I'am trying to configure PEAP with MSCHAP_v2. In the Authentication tab I select for EAP type: PEAP. Then I click on Properties. I do not get an option under PEAP properties to ...

Wireless Zero Configuration service

NickyD - 14 Jun 2006 9:08 PM - 5 messages

I have tried to fix the problem below, it works but when i reboot it loses its settings again, Wireless Zero Configuration service is stopped on startup it is set to automatic, but it wont start on startup, can anyone help please. ...

Wireless Router.

Roger - 14 Jun 2006 6:41 PM - 4 messages

All I want to do is to connect one computer to the net with a wireless router. I am having problems once a network is shown as "Connected" - this also applies to an unsecured network in our neighbourhood which is available ...

Disable wifi setting "connect when network is in range"

Nik - 14 Jun 2006 2:25 PM - 4 messages

I've created a policy to configure domain clients with wireless settings that authenticate using PEAP. Everything works OK. I'm not able to disable this setting via GPO. When a PC is connected via a cable the PC gets 2 IP addresses which gives some problems in our network. ...

wireless & security

Cynanthis - 14 Jun 2006 1:01 PM - 5 messages

Hi, we have been going to a study group at one of the group members house.She has wireless in her home. Many of us bring our Laptops and are able to aquire her wireless signal (unsecured Linksys) without needing to ...

Wireless - Can't Connect despite Strong "Connection"

Foolish Aunt - 14 Jun 2006 3:33 AM - 8 messages

I have one of those difficult-to-diagnose problems: sometimes my wireless works & sometimes it doesn't and I can't figure out what has changed when it doesn't. I use my laptop with wireless connection to my router that connects me to ...

windows network problem

sl_ime - 14 Jun 2006 2:33 AM - 4 messages

hello, can u guys help me with this we have this computer in the same company having diff workgroups lets call this three computers A1, A2, and B. A1 and A2 belongs to the same workgroup ADMIN B belongs to another workgroup SUPP ...

Win MCE and wireless

David T - 14 Jun 2006 12:38 AM - 2 messages

Does win Media Center edition work well with wireless networking??? ...

USB Adapter disconnects

David T - 14 Jun 2006 12:36 AM - 2 messages

I have a slightly irratating problem with my wireless network.. I have a linksys USB adapter connected to the PC with a Linksys router and a D-Link print server connected to a Epson Printer... I also have a USB switch box connect to be able to select weather the ...

printer headache

barkleybassman - 14 Jun 2006 12:29 AM - 5 messages

Ihave a dell laptop with xp pro and a dell home computer with xp home and my wireless is netgear (wgr614) and its not sharing ,I understand it might be the two dont go well but i was also told that it wasnt the netgear .please ...

WLAN across several buildings?

Desert Phreak - 13 Jun 2006 10:40 PM - 6 messages

I have taken on a Wireless Networking Project that is getting the best of me. I am looking for some advice on how to create a WLAN for several cabins at a Fly Fishing Lodge in Montana. Here is what I need to accomplish: ...

Wireless Connection dropping out

cabbytoes - 13 Jun 2006 2:46 PM - 2 messages

Hi, my story is longwinded so Ill try and keep it short. Have two laptops one Dell Inspiron 6400 and an older HP. Connected to network via BT Voyager 210 and Belkin wireless access point. Router and Belkin box worked fine until ...

Home Wireless Network Set Up- What do I need? (Newbie Q)

Herbo13 - 13 Jun 2006 2:40 PM - 8 messages

Hi everyone. I have never set up a home network before, and have some basic questions. I already own 1 computer (Dell Dimension 4700, Windows XP Pro w/ SP2 Intel 4 (3.4), Comcast Cable Internet, 1 GB RAM) and I am planning on ...

File & Printer Sharing also died

Brian Z - 13 Jun 2006 1:38 PM - 2 messages

I have been reading the various threads on file & printer sharing and have not been able to fix my problem. I have a desktop with xp (sp2) and a wireles laptop with xp (sp2) and they are connected by a Linksys router. Until two weeks ago I had dial up ...

DHCP warning 1003

RalfG - 12 Jun 2006 9:28 PM - 4 messages

Windows XP MCE, I see this DHCP warning message frequently in the event viewer, but only after booting or rebooting the computer. When it happens the wireless connection remains disconnected despite being set to autoconnect. The wireless adapter connects normally maybe every other boot. ...

Working connection stops working?

Gary Fritz - 12 Jun 2006 8:35 PM - 7 messages

I have a Dell laptop with W200 wireless LAN card, running XP Pro SP2. I created a WPA-secured connection to our router. The router does NOT broadcast its SSID. After going through the WPA keys/etc setup, the ...

Wireless puzzler...NIC will send, *not* receive

intrepid_dw - 12 Jun 2006 6:49 PM - 6 messages

I have a homebrew PC with a DLink DWL-G510 wireless NIC. This PC suffered from an OS corruption problem earlier this week, and I'm in the final stages of getting it back on it's feet - a WinXP Pro box ...

Problem in my Wireless Network

looopy - 12 Jun 2006 3:40 PM - 4 messages

hi there: I ahve a desktop and laptop both are XP sp2. I tried to connect them wirelessly through a TP-Link USB adapter (TL-WN620G) connected to my desktop. For my laptop it came with an adapter inside. So they can see each other. The ...

Home Network Questions

Tony V - 12 Jun 2006 2:47 PM - 20 messages

I used Netwrok Wizard to create a small home network last week that has 1 wired computer (via a D-Link DI-624 router) and 3 wireless computers. All have XP Home Edition. Question 1: Sometimes I can see and access all of the computers via My ...

WIRELESS INTERNET

amanda dawn - 12 Jun 2006 8:54 AM - 2 messages

how do i gain access to internet no matter where im at ...

Cannot Access file on another PC in my Local Area Network

dee - 12 Jun 2006 4:46 AM - 3 messages

Hi I made a shared folder on my Win XP Pro SP2 machine. I can see the folder from my Win XP SP2 but I get a "Access denied" message saying I might not have permission to access the folder. ...

Mapping to an external harddrive

Bruce A. Julseth - 12 Jun 2006 12:33 AM - 3 messages

I have an external harddrive connected to my system via a USB port that I have marked as "shared" however I get a "cannot connect" whenever I try to access it. Do I have to do something special when I map this external harddrive as a ...

wireless & XP home edition

tatsataum - 11 Jun 2006 11:31 PM - 4 messages

I want to add a low-priced laptop to our wireless network - the other 3 pc's are all XP pro. What if anyhting would I not be able to do with Home ed that I could with prof. XP? ...