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Score networking two wireless computers
orman6211 - 14 Oct 2006 10:20 PM - 2 messages
I have a cable modem (Charter cable), and a wireless Netgear router, and two wireless computers (desktop and laptop) connected to the router. I surf the net from both computers. I wanted to network the two computers, so I could ...
Score connectivity
Al - 14 Oct 2006 8:19 PM - 3 messages
I am running xp pro sp2 on a thinkpad r50e on a wireless network in my home office with 31 other laptop and a desktop set up with a usb connection I recently installed Thinkvantage Access Connection. Ever since the setting states always 11mps ...
Score Stumped, can't connect to network
Rob - 14 Oct 2006 5:10 PM - 3 messages
My parents moved and after we setup the network at their new house none of the wireless pcs could connect. I never changed any of the info before or after the move so it doesn't make anysense. Anyways, I decided to start from a clean slate by resetting the router and ...
Score simultaneous AP & AD HOC & ICS ???
mike - 14 Oct 2006 12:50 PM - 4 messages
laptop connects to AP wirelessly for internet... desktop is out of range of the AP but within wireless range of laptop... can i give the desktop a USB wireless adapter and connect to laptop AD HOC and maybe bridge the AP and AD HOC connections on laptop and use ICS ...
Score Windows Installer keeps starting when I click any icon.
passdump - 14 Oct 2006 10:44 AM - 4 messages
I was trying to set up an ad-hoc wireless network with two laptops.(both running Win XP Home). I ran the Network set up wizard, then I enables File and printer sharing. I wanted to rename the workgroup, so I ran the Network ...
Score Problems with network and gateway
Annie - 14 Oct 2006 10:03 AM - 2 messages
I hav troubbles with my internet access, it is very ustable. Very often the internet disconnect, and when I troubbleshout it, it shows that something is wrong with the gateway (what that can be.....) and the network-card, Atheros AR5005G Wireless Network Adapter, as failed. If I restart the computer, ...
Score Rootkit revealer question
mck684 - 13 Oct 2006 11:15 PM - 2 messages
hi am i able to post rootkit revealer logs on here, if not does anyone know of any help websites for this subject, many thanks. ...
Score wireless router
matrix002 - 13 Oct 2006 6:39 PM - 7 messages
my family purchased a wireless router and reciever a while ago, and the geek squad guy came out and fixed it up on my step father's comp. but after he left, me and my brother got the wireless router, and even though we asked the ...
Score Using multiple BT adapters on one machine?
Daniel - 13 Oct 2006 4:59 PM - 3 messages
Hi all, First, sorry for cross-posting but i didn't know where to post this. I need to use more than one Bluetooth adapter on a single Windows machine. Seeing how this is handled by the MS and Widcomm stacks i get ...
Score Noob wireless questions
Cye - 13 Oct 2006 2:56 PM - 8 messages
I just installed a linksys wireless router to take advantage of my thinkpads built in wireless capability. As I write this I am connected wirelessly so obviously I have it working. But I was wondering the following: I used the linksys online tool to configure my wireless router and also ...
Score Internet Connection Sharing using Bluetooth.
Shishir Srivastava - 13 Oct 2006 9:20 AM - 4 messages
Hi, First I hope this is the pertinent community for bluetooth related queries on Windows XP. Apologies if not. Coming to my bedlam..yes that's what I call it , because of soo many confusions I have created while trying to share the ...
Score Cannot connect-saying renew IP address
JGirl - 13 Oct 2006 9:07 AM - 9 messages
I have a laptop and have been on a wireless router for some time, all of a sudden , it wouldn't let me pick up a connection. It said it was connected but wouldn't let me into the net or Msn, etc. Now when I try to connect it ...
Score Can't read wireless router (NETGEAR)
Bill - 12 Oct 2006 11:49 PM - 2 messages
I was surfing the Internet tonight and I happened on to this "support group" and I was wondering if anyone could answer a question I had with my laptop and my wireless at work. I don't the exact model number but ...
Score Lost/stolen laptop-Password change issue
Frank - 12 Oct 2006 12:24 PM - 8 messages
My son lost his laptop, which is configured to automatically log on to my wireless network (Win XP Home SP2 -- 802.11g).  My network password is now compromised.  I want to change it, but I don't know how to do ...
Score Book or tutorial on wireless networking?
James Silverton - 12 Oct 2006 12:23 PM - 4 messages
I might be about to switch from a cable connection to the Verizon fiber optic system (FIOS). This will involve setting up a wireless router. I've looked at a few books and I think I have some idea what is involved but I'd be grateful for suggestions ...
Score WZC or Intel settings for wireless card ?
Mike - 12 Oct 2006 10:57 AM - 3 messages
I'd like some advice as to whether I should use the Intel settings for my card ( Intel PRO/Wireless 394ABG ) or the WZC. Which one is better ? I read conflicting opinions on several forums, that is why I am now asking the pros. ...
Score Wireless Networking
Bloodbain Oakley, CA - 12 Oct 2006 9:43 AM - 2 messages
I use del desktops at work (5) all with wi fi links to the sbc modem, can i link all the desktops together so we can use the applications that are on just one mach ...
Score Strange wireless connection problem
Gordon - 12 Oct 2006 7:40 AM - 2 messages
This may be hardware -related, hence the cross post to uk.t.b. A friend of mine has just migrated from AOL(!) to Bt Broadband(!!) and has a very strange problem. The set up is this: BT Voyager 209 wireless ADSL router/modem, wired to a non wireless-enabled ...
Score laptop
direc@hotmail.com - 12 Oct 2006 6:37 AM - 2 messages
how to use wireless ...
Score No Network
Doug - 12 Oct 2006 1:35 AM - 2 messages
I have a Netgear WG311v2 wireless card that worked with Beta 2. I had to do a clean install with Vista RC1 and Windows will not let the driver install. It either won't install at all or 'not properly'. ...
Score Not asking for security key when joining network
dougawells@gmail.com - 11 Oct 2006 11:35 PM - 3 messages
Hi - I've seen others asking about this, but haven't seen the answer. I have a laptop that is able to succesfully connect to some networks (not secure ones). On secure networks (i.e. we have one using WPA at work), ...
Score Newbie network problem. Please HELP!!
The Forgotten - 11 Oct 2006 9:52 PM - 9 messages
Hello All, I am running a Belkin wireless g router with my desktop (desktop has belkin usb dongle thing to pick up wireless signal) no probs. Both my sons are using laptops one with another belkin dongle which works fine and the other which is a wireless packardbell easynote 1 series (model ...
Score No Floppy Drive When Running Network Wizard
Tony V - 11 Oct 2006 9:08 PM - 4 messages
I know this sounds silly but I want to run the Netwrok Wizrd to set up file sharing and printer sharing on my frined's wireless netwrok. He has a Linksys router that is cabled to his desktop (and cable modem) and ...
Score Wireless Internet on HP Pavilion Dual Boot
Bob Frolek - 11 Oct 2006 6:57 PM - 4 messages
Pavilion dv9000z Notebook. XP Professional Build 5.1 SP2. Impressive Wireless Internet connection. Nothing for me to do. Boot up and I´m connected. At the right of the taskbar I see HP Wireless Asst icon and Wireless Network Connection icon. Control Panel has HP ...
Score Username and Password with WPA ???
Roughneck - 11 Oct 2006 6:07 PM - 7 messages
I set up our first home network about 2 weeks ago and selected WPA-PSK security/encryption.  As I recall, all I had to do was enter an encryption key on each PC--I was never prompted for username or password info.  But in ...
Score RE: Wireless problems
Kimberly32907 - 11 Oct 2006 4:29 PM - 2 messages
my notebook came with a card i have to insert into left side of notebook the dell inspirion.  and the card came with a cd a disk to load into the notebook i have no friends to do remote assistance you have to load the software and ...
Score Wireless Router booting up Desktop PC
Lynn W - 11 Oct 2006 4:10 PM - 2 messages
I tried to set up a 'network' via wireless so that I could hopefully work on my laptop and then use the printer attached to my desktop PC in another room.  I used the Network wizard but it failed to work, ...
Score Multiple Wireless Logins on Same laptop
rightcoastnovice - 11 Oct 2006 2:35 PM - 4 messages
My laptop connects wirelessly using wep.  I can log-on and connect to the internet as admin.  I can log-on and connect to the internet as another user. However, I cannot log-on as both users and have internet connectivity to ...
Score 2 of 3 pc cannot access files
Jeff - 11 Oct 2006 2:12 PM - 3 messages
I have a peculiar problem.  This is a 3 pc home wireless LAN that communicates through a WPA router.  All three PC are on XP and all 3 can access the internet with no problem.  However: desktop, laptop 1, and laptop 2 can access the web ...
Score Microsoft Terminals Services
windows_guy - 11 Oct 2006 10:59 AM - 2 messages
Hello If i have a GPRS/ UMTS datacard installed on PC1 and i have got Microsoft Terminal services installed on two machines (PC1 and PC2) Is it then possible to control the GPRS/UMTS card( installed on PC1) from PC2? ...
Score How to copy wireless settings
Bullshark - 11 Oct 2006 4:11 AM - 4 messages
I added another system at my home.  I can't remember how to copy all the wireless networking and internet information from one of the existing systems.  I had someone helping me last time.  I have a USB flash drive.  ...
Score Can't find server -IE
John Griffin - 11 Oct 2006 1:31 AM - 3 messages
Howdy! I hope this isn't a silly question.  I just now installed a network on this computer.  I have a D-Link wireless router connected to the NIC and a DSL modem connected to the router. Everything on this machine works as advertised.  I need to be ...
Score Unable to access wireless network from a laptop / Can from other PC and laptop
siliconpi - 11 Oct 2006 1:04 AM - 3 messages
Hi, My home has a wifi access point (or *something* like that configured to provide internet access***) in it. My dad can use his laptop and (fixed) home PC to access the internet over wireless without any issues. However, when I brought in my laptop (which I was using in a ...
Score Trying to add an addl computer to an existing wireless network
srw - 11 Oct 2006 12:54 AM - 2 messages
I am trying to add a laptop to a existing wireless connection.  I have two desktops that are set up for networking.  I paid someone to set them up for me so I am not sure what was done.  I have a primary computer that is ...
Score hijack this log file confusion?
mck684 - 10 Oct 2006 11:17 PM - 2 messages
Hi, Im confused to the results of my hijack this log file, how do i interpret this? here it is... Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 23:52:51, on 10/10/2006 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) ...
Score How do I see my other computer on the network
David Colquhoun - 10 Oct 2006 10:20 PM - 3 messages
I have just setup a wirless network and I have been able to share the internet connection but I have not been able to access either computer from the other.  Does anyone know how I can share files between the two computers ...
Score How do I start over
FlatLander - 10 Oct 2006 7:36 PM - 2 messages
I have a desktop XP Home and Laptop XP Pro with LinkSys Router. I ran the Wirless network wizard. Connections were working fine the stopped. I ran the wizard again, still doesn't work. I would like to eliminate the all current network references and start over, ...
Score Public Internet Access
Joel - 10 Oct 2006 3:13 PM - 9 messages
We are a hospital that has a wireless network configured but only for our wireless devices, not for public use. We would like to setup internet access for our patients/visitors wirelessly but do not want to put our network at ...
Score WiFi reset
Tom - 10 Oct 2006 2:36 PM - 5 messages
Hi All, I've got Verizon DSL & a WRT54GS V2 Linksys wireless router running 802.11g. I've got 2 XP Home SP2 laptops with built-in wifi connected to the router. The router uses PPPoE & WEP 128 bit keys. Everything has worked fine for many ...
Score Intel 2200BG new driver without conexion with the AP in Win XP
JM - 10 Oct 2006 10:09 AM - 5 messages
Hi. The 9.0.4.17 version of the driver of Intel 2200BG, in a portable, not connects with the Belkin access point. All the earlier versions  of the driver functions well to connect. I give the same thing if I use the Windows ...
Score Update
dreamsndigital - 9 Oct 2006 10:58 PM - 2 messages
I just thought, I'd update everyone here, as I was able to correct the problem. When I connected the network, I was told that I had the same IP address, as someone on my network.  I had looked into it, and after repeated ...
Score Map Network Drive with Admin Priveleges
ChrisB - 9 Oct 2006 10:41 PM - 2 messages
I am trying to set up a network for a small business, but I can’t seem to get is to work. I have tried everything I can think of and been unsuccessful. I am hoping that someone here will be able to think of something I have missed. ...
Score Is key length important when using WPA-PSK Encryption ?
Roughneck - 9 Oct 2006 10:35 PM - 10 messages
The default key that came with my DSL modem/router/switch is 10 characters long.  I was planning to change the key and make it longer, but a DSL tech support person with my ISP indicated a longer key wouldn't be any more secure ...
Score IP Addresses
dreamsndigital - 9 Oct 2006 10:19 PM - 2 messages
How do i change my IP address, from my main network address? Any help, will be appreciated! Sincerely, dreamsndigital ...
Score Problems sharing a wireless network connection
myfamilyhistory - 9 Oct 2006 5:08 PM - 4 messages
Problems sharing a wireless network connection I have had my wireless network setup now for about 18 months with no problems. (Two machines - one connected via LAN and one wireless). However, I've introduced two new computers recently and now I've ...
Score Wireless USB Card with Vista Drives
Adam - 9 Oct 2006 2:55 PM - 2 messages
Just put  Vista RC2 my box and my wireless adapter doesn't have drivers. Are they're any USB wireless cards that will work in vista? ...
Score Connected to public wireless network but can't access internet
LauraG - 9 Oct 2006 2:05 PM - 3 messages
Hi, I just bought a new loptop with wireless etc but I'm having trouble connecting to the internet. I am able to connect to a public wireless network but when I click on internet explorer it gives me all that 'unable to display ...
Score Using unsecured network
jpas1954 - 9 Oct 2006 1:36 PM - 4 messages
I’m currently staying in a hotel that has free wireless. However, it’s unsecured and so I use it but with some concern. I have a firewall, virus checker and intrusion detection. (In fact, one time when I logged on it told ...
Score no WLAN with Vista
Thomas - 9 Oct 2006 11:25 AM - 3 messages
Just for info to the bug-fixing-Team: - WLAN with Vista doesn´t work with DHCP - WLAN with Vista with manual configuration (without DHCP) works. WLAN-configuration: - build-in-drivers - WAP2, EAP-TLS, 802.1x - 3com Access-Point Looks like a bug, exactly identical configuration with XP works on all machines ...
Score Explorer can't detect wireless connection
Paul D - 9 Oct 2006 4:01 AM - 4 messages
I just bought a laptop with a 802.1b/g wireless LAN. When it connects to a wireless netwok at a cafe or school, explorer won't recognize the connection and keeps trying to bring up mu dial up ISP. ...
Score Slow downloads
Daniel- Sydney - 9 Oct 2006 2:17 AM - 3 messages
Hi I have two PC's running XP on one and home on the other. Both PC's have NAV and Norton Internet security installed. My internet connection goes from the Modem to a Belkin Wireless G Router, the two PC's are connected via Wireless G USB Network adapters, the PC's are ...
Score Connection not recognized
John Gregory - 8 Oct 2006 5:19 PM - 6 messages
I have connected to a WEP, with internet/e-mail/server access all working OK, but the wireless connection icon in the tray shows I am not connected.  When I right click on the icon, and select "View Available Networks" it says there ...
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