Windows Wireless Networking

wireless connection problems

bill od - 16 Sep 2006 11:04 PM - 3 messages

OS=XP SP2 I setup a wireless home network using the wizard. the network connection details for wirless home network pc: IP Addy: 192.168.1.100 subnet mask; 255.255.255.0 default gateway: 192.168.1.1 DHCP server: 192.168.1.1 ...

wireless laptop cant see my wired desktop on network

Magwa - 16 Sep 2006 8:55 PM - 2 messages

trying to network my laptop, wireless, to my desktop to work from the kitchen. cant get the laptop to see the desktop. the desktop can see the laptop but wont allow me access the files on it. i have done wired networks ...

Acer Aspire 5601 No Internet when Battery Powered

eric - 16 Sep 2006 3:01 PM - 7 messages

WHen i am running my new 5601 on battery power wireless internet exploring is very slow OR non-existent, even though wireless connection strength shows excellent. When power is connected to the wall outlet, all works normally. HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE HELP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ...

Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG - Cant connect to wireless in Dell Inspiron 1300

albertleng - 16 Sep 2006 7:07 AM - 6 messages

Dear frens, I have a Dell inspiron 1300 with Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 2200BG. Now, i cant connect to any wireless network. It used to work. Now, it cant find any available wireless networks. I cant recall anything i did wrong with my connection. The wireless just suddenly ...

Wireless connection between two computers?

stuks - 16 Sep 2006 6:58 AM - 4 messages

Hi, I have U.S.Robotics 802.11g 54Mpbs USB Adapter connected and installed at my desk computer - pluged into USB. I wanna connect my notebook with my desk computer through wireless connection and I need help with that cause I don't know how to ...

Wired router and wireless router together?

Frank - 16 Sep 2006 1:39 AM - 6 messages

My sister and her son have belkin router used to share the cable connection ONLY. no network users, etc. Question. I am 3 floors down, can I hook my Linksys wireless router to one of the reg ports on the belkin and share the internet connection also? ...

driver version no. ?

RJK - 15 Sep 2006 10:12 PM - 4 messages

Anyone know how and where I can dig out the currently installed driver version no. for a Linksys WMP54G wireless pci card ? ...I can't seem to find anything in Windows Home ed. these days TIA regards, Richard ...

Linksys question...

RJK - 15 Sep 2006 8:16 PM - 6 messages

Upstairs, on my PC I use a WAG354G router and a short RJ45 LAN lead to to my PC. Downstairs, Dads PC has a WMP54G pci wireless adapter card in it. Earlier, (with my PC switched off), I turned on the router so that my niece ...

wps54g linksys print server

djc - 15 Sep 2006 3:24 PM - 7 messages

I have this unit with the latest firmware. Once powered on it works, for while. It always stops working and nothing but a power off / power on gets it working again. I don't know exactly how long it works before stoping but ...

Netgear WG102 Bridge

Kurt Sima - 15 Sep 2006 10:22 AM - 3 messages

Hello! I want to connect 15 PC to our Network. We have a normal LAN but in one part of our building there is only one cable. So we want to use WLAN for the connections. 8 of the PC's are near the AP. The other 7 are so fare way, ...

Multi network Configuration

Lostone - 15 Sep 2006 1:18 AM - 3 messages

I'm trying to configure multiple network adapters on my laptop, but is not working properly. My laptop has two adapters, the wireless adapter is connecting to a Linksys WRT54GS Wireless router. The laptop Ethernet adapter is connected to a Linksys BEFSR41 DSL router. ...

the sharing delimna...need some advice

Sirvertual@aim.com - 15 Sep 2006 12:41 AM - 2 messages

heyall, I know this is probably the most common question on networking XP home ....and prior to posting this, I've read and tried everything that I'm not afraid to change.. I've got a dell workstation wired to cable modem and a wireless 54mbps ...

sharing email/security folders

DeneseVon - 14 Sep 2006 7:34 PM - 2 messages

I recently set up a wireless network between my desktop & notebook. I use incredimail for e-mail consolidation on my desktop. I shared the file, clicked on incredimail icon but my laptop cannot find a path? Can't I share ...

Using an extra router to increase signal strength..

_Mark_ - 14 Sep 2006 6:30 PM - 5 messages

Ok, maybe someone can answer this, or is it possible. I have my machine connected to 4 port wireless router. It works fine and is sending the signal to 3 other machines. I also have an extra 4 port wireless router and ...

wpa2 and hardwired?

Jim Woodward - 14 Sep 2006 3:22 PM - 2 messages

I have a wpa2 protected laptop and a hardwired desktop connected to a wireless router. How do I get the desktop to communicate with the laptop? Thanks ...

Not Working!

Rob - 14 Sep 2006 3:14 PM - 2 messages

Hi, Sorry for the vague subject title. Right. I've got a wireless network setup thats allows, the family computer (the one I'm on now) and my Dads laptop to connect to the internet. Now I recently moved back home and ...

Permission problems

lynda - 14 Sep 2006 2:43 PM - 5 messages

Up until recently my 2 pc's shared files and a printer, now, although they ping each other and "see" the shared files, they will not allow the files to be openned and i get the massage so and so file is not available, you do not ...

Wireless connectivity

K-8 IT - 14 Sep 2006 2:38 PM - 6 messages

I have 24 laptops that I imaged using the "Ghost" utility. Although I set up the model laptop for wireless connectivity to see 3 Access Points, complete with the security keys, this information did not get imaged to the other 23 ...

wireless adaptor

crip4 - 14 Sep 2006 2:25 PM - 3 messages

is it possible to get a wireless adaptor to plug in my adsl router to enable me to use it as a wireless router my router has a usb port ...

Cable/Router Connection question

Eileen - 14 Sep 2006 2:17 PM - 3 messages

Is it possible to get a wireless Router and connections to suit a PC & Laptop on Cable (Ntl)? ...

USING BROADBAND CONNECTION WITH LAPTO

RL - 14 Sep 2006 1:04 PM - 3 messages

Hi there I am a complete novice at wireless networking but managed to set up a small network myself several years ago. My dad has just bought a laptop computer and wants to be able to use his broadband connection with it. He DOES NOT want to be able to use both ...

View wireless network

Reen - 14 Sep 2006 5:14 AM - 2 messages

I'm using a Linksys wireless router. There is one more person using this connetion. When I try to view the wireless networks - I always get the message windows cannot configure this wireless connection. But all he same the other laptop that uses this same connection can log on ...

Cannot connect to the Network Host with Remote Computer

JOAT-EON - 14 Sep 2006 1:05 AM - 2 messages

My home wireless network system has been working fine for a couple of years, sharing files and a printer. Suddenly we can no longer logon to the host. The host shows up in the 'Places' window, but clicking on results in a ...

re wireless question

geepeetee - 13 Sep 2006 7:36 PM - 2 messages

Hi Thanks that helps, should my 11b cards still see the wpa secured networks in the neighbourhood? cheers Gary ...

wireless question (quite long)

geepeetee - 13 Sep 2006 5:45 PM - 2 messages

Hi I have had our desktop and laptops networked to share the internet using the desktop as the internet gateway but decided to go for broadband because its too unreliable (i only ever tried to connect one laptop at any one time). ...

How can I uninstall a Belkin USB Adapter

TAJJ - 13 Sep 2006 5:38 PM - 4 messages

Have just installed an Orange Livebox and have tried to install a Belkin Wireless G USB Network Adapter. For some reason after I had run the Installation CD-ROM, and had plugged the adapter in to my pc, as instructed, ...

Can't share printers

Gord - 13 Sep 2006 1:15 PM - 3 messages

I have three computers in my home, all with printers. Two are connected to the LAN via wireless, one directly. The two that are wireless, I was able to network them to be able to use the same printers. I have tried to get the ...

can we have 3 computers in Ad Hoc network

create_share - 13 Sep 2006 8:37 AM - 2 messages

Is it possible to connect 3 computers wirelessly in Ad Hoc network without using any access point? thankx! ...

Hybrid Network Help

Sparky Watts - 12 Sep 2006 7:33 PM - 3 messages

I've got a hybrid home network consisting of a wireless router, a Linksys WRT54GS, and two desktops hard-wired to the router and now a new laptop which I want to use to access the 'network'. The two desktops can connect to the ...

Number of users?

Charlie Hoffpauir - 12 Sep 2006 5:53 PM - 8 messages

I have a combination wired/wireless home network using an Linksys WRT54G. I have 3 DirecTivos connected via wires, and presently 2 computers connected, 2 wired and 2 wireless and a wireless print server. I also have a Linksys switch installed, so I have capacity for ...

Wireless printing problem

Christian - 12 Sep 2006 3:28 PM - 4 messages

I am have a small workgroup with 2 laptops. One of the laptops is connected via a normal cable to a HP 1150 laser printer. This printer is shared. The two laptops are connected through a wireless network. For a long time I have ...

Help required - unable to set up wireless network

Ollyd - 12 Sep 2006 3:01 PM - 11 messages

Hi guys I am trying to set up a wireless network between my desktop and my tablet PC. I have succeeded so far in that I can access the tablet (client) through my desktop (host), but not vice versa. I can see the host's named icon in ...

wifi suddenly doesn't work in some public sites?

zmunson - 12 Sep 2006 11:54 AM - 4 messages

Okay, so I have a home wifi network like lots of folks, as well as a laptop I routinely use at home on the network as well as-- until very recently-- using it at lots of public wifi hotspots, hotel wifi, etc. ...

internet sharing with Lan and Wlan

create_share - 12 Sep 2006 9:43 AM - 7 messages

i have one desktop pc with one Lan card and one WLan card. ICS is enabled on it for Lan card. I have two other computers. One desktop and one laptop. Desktop computer is taking internet from ICS enabled pc using Lan card. Now i ...

Limited or no connectivity on my Wireless Connection

spunkycowgirl - 12 Sep 2006 5:00 AM - 9 messages

I have an HP Laptop that has been automatically connecting to the internet via my home network since I bought it 9 months ago. Suddenly this weekend I could not connect. After looking everywhere trying to figure out what the ...

Network Wireless Printer

billy bob - 12 Sep 2006 1:30 AM - 2 messages

Hello all, I have a Linksys WRT54G wireless router connected to a cable modem in my living room. An Xbox and Vonage adapter are connnected to the router via ethernet cable. In bedroom #1 is a PC (Win XP) connected to the router via AT&T wireless ...

Neighbor or Hacker

CSL - 12 Sep 2006 12:54 AM - 2 messages

I have a wireless network in my home and recently when I looked at My Network Places, I noticed an unfamiliar computer on my network. I could not access it -- said it wasn't there -- but I could clearly see it with its computer ...

Wireless Zero Configuration In OS Besides XP?

RAH - 11 Sep 2006 8:54 PM - 8 messages

Is the Wireless Zero Configuration utility available in any OS besides XP? Specifically, Win98 or Me? ...

Limiting bandwidth

Paul - 11 Sep 2006 4:28 PM - 3 messages

If several PCs are all accessing the Internet wirelessly through a wireless router is there any way of restricting bandwidth for individual users or PCs? thanks ...

After new Desktop installed Laptop cano read shered folders

onclejon - 11 Sep 2006 1:49 PM - 3 messages

I have a small business wireless network whci consists of a alptop in the bosses office (she is the brians of the busines, I am the brawn, and a desktop server plus printers, scanners and backup devices down here in the ...

'Wireless Zero Configuration' won't start automatically

glyn012003 via WindowsKB.com - 11 Sep 2006 6:51 AM - 8 messages

Can anybody help with a wireless annoyance?! I have just set up a Belkin Wireless High Speed Mode USB Adapter (F5D7051) with an AOL-supplied NetGear router to set up a wireless network on an Hewlett Packard desktop for my ...

My wireless network disappeared!

Laura2222 - 11 Sep 2006 5:28 AM - 3 messages

Will someone please help me? My wireless network icon just disappeared and i have no idea how to connect to my wireless internet now. My router is hooked up and so is my modem, and my friends wireless works fine. Where did it go ...

Wireless Network not in range

Cowboy fan - 11 Sep 2006 2:32 AM - 6 messages

I have 2 laptops both with built in wireless. One works fine but the other does not pick up any wireless networks in range even though both computers are right next to the router. It is a linksys wireless-g router. Any help ...

Microsoft MN-700 Lost Power Cord

Soccrmastr - 10 Sep 2006 11:46 PM - 3 messages

I had a microsoft mn-700 wireless broadband networking wireless base station for a long time, but didnt use it because I had bougth a linksys WRT54GS. I out the router itself abck into the box, but put the wires somewhere else, because I am an idiot! Now, I need to use it and ...

Theoretical max speed for 802.11g "108" bridge

Gregg Hill - 10 Sep 2006 8:31 PM - 4 messages

Hello!, I need to replace a client's wireless bridge to cover a gap that is roughly 90 feet between buildings (I am a lousy estimator of distance. I thought it was 300', but I paced it off the other day and it's only about 90'). I took ...

File Sharing ?

Leanin' Cedar - 10 Sep 2006 12:02 PM - 4 messages

WinXP home SP2 laptop and desktop. Linksys WRT54GC router(connected to desktop with ethernet) and an apple airport express in the living room. I have file sharing enabled at home over the LAN on both computers. I have Apple ITunes on the laptop and use the airport express to play them ...

Wireless Connection

Terry - 10 Sep 2006 8:30 AM - 6 messages

I am trying to connect to Internet wirelessly and to date I still am unable to do so after 7 days. I am using a Netgear 311v3 PC Network adaptor. My PC states that I am connected with the card and I can also see my ISP Network. The problem is ...

Wireless link signal strength is not showing anything

vsammy - 10 Sep 2006 12:19 AM - 2 messages

Hi, My wireless signal strength indicator in the tray doesn't show anything even when the signal is available and network is in range. In addition, when I select to connect to the network in range, even though it's set to automatic, ...