Windows Wireless Networking

Node Type Keeps Going P2P

Bill - 21 Oct 2006 10:47 AM - 3 messages

Hi All, Have used the network trouble-shooter written MVP Hans-Georg Michna with success and identified that my lack of ability to browse a home workgroup share was because the node type was Peer to Peer. Fixed as per the ...

Wireless Connection Drops

kooler - 21 Oct 2006 2:48 AM - 4 messages

Hi, My setup is as follows 1) Router - 2WIRE 2) PC Desktop with D-link G132 USB Adapter with XP Pro SP1 3) Macbook I recently purchased the USB Adapter and followed procedure to install. I use WEP and can see the SSID of my router. However, the USB Adapter loses ...

Wireless Network connection repair failure

Wireless in Arlington - 20 Oct 2006 7:49 PM - 2 messages

I connect to the Internet over Wi-Fi with an Apple Airport Express. The network pushed out the XP service pack update to me a couple days ago. Since then, when I connect my computer via Wi-Fi, it will only hold the connection ...

Security

Daniel - 20 Oct 2006 7:48 PM - 4 messages

Hi I have 2 Windows PC's Networked with Belkin USB G Router and adaptors, the Network is encrypted and has a secure password. I had Nortons Internet Security installed but I found it interfered with my Internet connections and downloads so I have uninstalled it. ...

Bluetooth dongle and XP (SP 2) problem

vik - 20 Oct 2006 6:20 PM - 2 messages

Hi, i am having problems with setting up my desktop to be bluetooth capable. i have an MSI PC2PC transceiver USB dongle (requires widcomm driver) and my computer runs XP with SP2. This is how i have proceeded so far: ...

Wireless connection DSL

Texasbuddie - 20 Oct 2006 6:16 PM - 4 messages

I am what to connect a second computer(wireless) to my DSL connection and I want to know what I will need to have to do this. ...

VPN Dial-in dialog keeps popping up after disconnecting Linksys WRT54GL

Tyler - 20 Oct 2006 6:03 PM - 2 messages

Dear all, set up a new WLAN at home today using a Linksys WRT54GL. Everything works just fine, including VPN to my company, but this unresoleved issue of the VPN login dialog which keeps on popping is pretty annoying. Having VPN turned on all the time is not an option, I don't ...

first step for ADSL

create_share - 20 Oct 2006 3:48 PM - 4 messages

I purchased one 3com ADSL Router and connected my phone line to the ADSL splitter. Then i connected one line to the Modem and one to the telephone set. The telephone set is working but the ADSL light on modem is not on. Only ...

wireless signal dropped every hour--HELP!!!

E. Li - 20 Oct 2006 8:36 AM - 2 messages

I just bought a new router and wireless adapter. I turned off WZC, and currently using the netgear software for wireless management. the security setting im using is wpa. The signal is good, but every hour i get dissconnected. My utility says that the signal is still at 100% but i still ...

Wireless network extender

Tired Techie - 20 Oct 2006 1:00 AM - 7 messages

I'm trying to help a friend that has a D-Link DI-624 (rev C) wireless router and an old house with metal lathe in the plaster walls. Signal strength diminishes quickly through the walls. I noticed D-Link has a DWL-G800AP Wireless Range Extender that claims ...

only 5 computers allowed to read the shared folder at once

Colin - 19 Oct 2006 9:31 PM - 6 messages

I have a wireless Network of 6 computers connected via Netgear DG834GT. a shared folder is on one of the computers. 5 computers including the one with the shared folder can connect to the folder at once but as soon as the 6th ...

D-Link DSL 924 wireless router configuration

Damo_Suzuki - 19 Oct 2006 4:46 PM - 3 messages

Hi all, I just bought a D_Link 924 wireless router and am having diffuculty accessing the internet with it. I have 2 laptops and one PC that i want networked. when i log into the router configuration page( 192.168.1.1) ...

wireless security not working after swapping faulty router

dsb - 19 Oct 2006 3:52 PM - 3 messages

After replacing a faulty Belkin wireless router my HP laptop wont connect to the router using any secure authentication (WEP or WPA) - but connects ok using open authentication. Other PCs on the wireless network connect OK. Any ideas please? ...

Usb wireless random hang

Salvador - Galicia(EspaÃ±a) - 19 Oct 2006 2:18 PM - 3 messages

I use a usb wireless adapter for connect to my wireless router. I only shout down my computer once a week. I always stay connected but once or twice times per week, I loss the connection with the router. I try to reconnect but itÂ´s ...

ipconfig /all shows no information

Neil Dallaway - 19 Oct 2006 1:56 PM - 3 messages

I am connecting a wireless network up using windows xp home (i know it's not ideal, but what can you do with some customers, eh??) It was all working fine when i left it friday yet I go back today and its connecting to the wireless ...

conecting my laptop to my home pc

DesK_en.nett - 19 Oct 2006 12:29 PM - 4 messages

i have just purchased a wireless laptop but my home pc is not wireless so i am joining them using LAN but with the lead conected i can't get to any files on the home pc can't even see the other pc home pc runs professional laptop ...

Why set a password for a gateway or wireless AP ??

Roughneck - 19 Oct 2006 5:38 AM - 12 messages

Just to clarify, I'm not talking about setting an encryption key--I'm talking about setting a password for the setup/configuration software that comes with a gateway or wireless AP. i.e. I read the following in a book dealing with ...

Best Practices for Wireless/Wired LAN Implementation

Tane M. Baum - 19 Oct 2006 4:58 AM - 2 messages

I thought I throw this question for an advice. We're just about to implement our wireless solution. After reading numerous technical documentation cover to cover, it came down to the below questions. Scope: Clients - Windows(XP/2000/2003)(Primarily WinXP),Linux, MacOS X ...

Should I keep a Gateway without MAC filtering ???

Roughneck - 19 Oct 2006 4:34 AM - 7 messages

Three weeks ago I switched from a dial-up connection to a Qwest DSL package. I agreed to try a gateway Qwest offers (a 2Wire 2700HG) that has wireless, but from what I've been able to determine, it does not alllow/provide for MAC ...

sharing " do not have permission"

Jacques - 18 Oct 2006 11:33 PM - 3 messages

after many more hrs, still nothing. I can see the network. Runned (nbtstat -n) on both computers and both see the network. Desktop runs ok and has the printer attached to it and the dsl modem wireless. My wireless laptop is ...

OE on a home network-newbie

pfd\lfz - 18 Oct 2006 6:48 PM - 6 messages

I am getting a new laptop and I would like to be able to see the same email folders and emails on both the desktop and the laptop. I have seen various suggestions about how to do this and I tried messing around with an old laptop to get some experience. The idea of setting the laptop up with the leave messages on the server seems to be the only thing that is simple but it only seems to leave the inbox messages. You can't see the deleted and sent, etc. I guess because those have already been dealt with on the desktop? ...

Wireless Tool

pad - 18 Oct 2006 6:18 PM - 3 messages

My Dell laptop came with a Dell Wireless Tool to manage connections. Right now my wireless connection is managed by the Windows (XP Home). Should I use the Dell one or use the Windows one? Which one is better? ...

Connecting to two networks at same time.

Mike Hyndman - 18 Oct 2006 2:34 PM - 18 messages

Is it possible to connect to two networks, one wirelessly and one via LAN card at the same time? The IP addresses on both connection methods are assigned manually. Wireless 10.74.***.*** LAN 10.121.***.*** ...

Router Recommendations

Homer Jay - 18 Oct 2006 2:15 PM - 9 messages

Hi, I am trying to decide which wireless router I should buy, and am having a tough time trying to make a decision. I have (sort of) narrowed it down to either the Linksys WTR54G or the D-Link WBR2310. ...

Am I crazy? Cannot secure my wireless network.

Honnalea - 18 Oct 2006 11:43 AM - 3 messages

I have a wireless network and attempted to secure my internet connection, but was unable to do so. I followed the steps, setting it up on my labtop and copying the connection to my flash drive. I go to my wireless access point ...

connecting wireless router to wired router?

aaronep@pacbell.net - 18 Oct 2006 6:10 AM - 5 messages

I have Windows XP, a Linksys wired router with 4 ports, and have just been given a Linksys wireless router. Is it possible to hook up the wireless router to the wired router so that non-wired computers in the ...

wireless networking an XP system and a ME system

kp - 18 Oct 2006 1:06 AM - 14 messages

I have somewhat successfully networked 2 PC's in my home. 1 is running XP. the othe is using Me. They can both ping each other. My XP can view files on the other, but the Me cannot see files or the printer on the XP. I've played ...

Unwanted network sites

46erjoe - 17 Oct 2006 10:54 PM - 2 messages

I just installed a wireless network in my home. When I click on "My Network Places" or "Web Client Network" I find a handful of sites and docs that I have no interest in. I have NO idea how they got on my ...

WPA-PSK or WPA2

create_share - 17 Oct 2006 9:37 PM - 3 messages

WPA-PSK is better or WPA2? can anybody explain? thanks! ...

How to disable Wireless Router

create_share - 17 Oct 2006 9:29 PM - 2 messages

How can i disable Router function in my Linksys Wireless Router and use it as an access Point? Should i disable DHCP only for LAN or also for Internet in the router? Thanks! ...

Setting up peer-to-peer wireless network

Richard A - 17 Oct 2006 9:16 PM - 6 messages

How can I set up a wireless peer-to-peer network easily between my laptop (running XP Media Center) and my desktop (running XP SP2)? I don't have internet access, and so have no need of a wireless router. I ...

Setup Router on replacement computer

Seeker - 17 Oct 2006 8:33 PM - 2 messages

I have a network of 2 computers at home. The network was set up by my son. He is not available right now to help. I am using D-Link system. I have the CD's and user guides. I am needing to replace the conputer that has the ...

wpa2

pete67 - 17 Oct 2006 8:21 PM - 2 messages

i have a belkin router model number f5d7632-4 version 4000uk i am trying to get wpa2 working i can get it all set up but when i go to connect i get a message saying windows cannot certifiy.can anyone help please i have ...

DHCP: Suddenly "Acquiring IP Address" always fails

james.lungu - 17 Oct 2006 3:45 PM - 9 messages

I have the following situation ... I am running MS Windows XP Pro SP2(+) and recently started using a Linksys PCMCIA wireless network card while travelling for work. I was using the Linksys connection Manager and Windows Wireless Zero Configuration was automatically starting @ login. Everything was ...

Newbie needs help adding laptop to home network

SRS - 17 Oct 2006 2:29 PM - 7 messages

I know...this should be simple. I have a home network set up with two desktops. Both desktops are hard wired into a wireless router. (I havew a wireless router so when my college kids come home they can use the internet ...

media disconnected error on wireless adapter

RealGomer - 16 Oct 2006 11:24 PM - 5 messages

I have a D-Link G DWL 510 PCI card in my PC. It used to work fine but I tried to connect tonight I got the media disconnected message. Windows says it cannot repair the connection nor show all wireless networks. Network Stumbler ...

Home network trouble

ronnie - 16 Oct 2006 10:37 PM - 2 messages

Recently my entire network went haywire. I was able to re-establish internet, but I cannot establish a connection from my laptop to the main server (computer in another room). Running Windows XP. Connecting through belkin wireless router. I think I accidentally changed a setting. I clicked ...

Acquiring IP Address --- But Never Does

John - 16 Oct 2006 7:37 PM - 8 messages

I'm setting up a Dell Latitude d520 notebook with an integrated Intel 3945ABG wireless adapter. The wireless works fine at work but not at home. I have a LinkSys router. The notebook connects to the router fine, with excellent signal strength, so ...

I can hear noise when using my wireless connection

Radek - 16 Oct 2006 7:04 PM - 7 messages

I'm using Sitecom Wireless Network PCI adapter 54G WL-115v2 #2. When connecting to network I can hear a background, like radio frequency noise all the time. Its very annoing. Could you please help me? ...

Mac guy needs to share airport w/Dell laptop

Michael Cirivello - 16 Oct 2006 12:43 PM - 3 messages

Hi folks- I¹ve got a Mac Airport Extreme net connection running throughout my house, and have adopted a nice Dell D600 that I¹d like to include in the network. I know very little about PCs (though I¹m far from a Mac snob). Can someone ...

Network XP home with 2000 Pro

Go Vols - 16 Oct 2006 12:33 PM - 2 messages

I'm tring to setup a network in my home with the main machine having XP Home & the laptop to have 2000 Pro. I have a D-Link wirless router and I can access the internet but I can't seem to access and of the shared files or ...

XP Home network to 2000

Go Vols - 16 Oct 2006 12:28 PM - 2 messages

I'm tring to setup a network in my house with the main box has XP Home and my laptop has 2000 pro. I have a D-Link wirless router and I can get internet connection but I can't seem to access any shared printers or folders. I have ...

Anyone available to help newbie on wirelesss?

jenagen68 - 16 Oct 2006 7:58 AM - 3 messages

Messenger has been "freezing". In the middle of chat it just stops sending/receiving messages. The first couple of times the people who I were sending to, could still get my messages, but I would not got their responses. ...

Anyone there to help newbie w/ new wireless connect?

jenagen68 - 16 Oct 2006 6:21 AM - 2 messages

aaaarrrrgggghhh - can't live w/ them & can't live w/out em! anyone available to chat & maybe help w/ some probs i've been having since new wireless router.........? ...

Reformat then reinstall wireless

Rosie - 16 Oct 2006 3:24 AM - 2 messages

I need to reformat my hard drive. I am trying to figure out what I will need to do to get myself back online as soon as possible afterwards. Will the wireless installation need to be installed from scratch, or will the web ...

File Sharing on wireless network.. Driving me nuts

Jacques - 16 Oct 2006 2:51 AM - 3 messages

Running windows xp home on both computers. I am able to share the printer. Funny thing is that from my desktop computer (dsl modem wireless hook to this computer) I can see the network I created and I can get files from my laptop. ...

Renewing Ip adress

Jon GIll - 15 Oct 2006 7:51 PM - 2 messages

Hello! My wireless computer is having some problems and cant renew the ip adress and i get a Limited or No Connectivity bubble. the computer it recieves from though works just fine. I dont know if a windows update that was installed ...

Unable to share - could before

Bill - 15 Oct 2006 4:23 PM - 4 messages

Hi All. At home have a workgroup set up follows 1 Windows 2000 PC connected to router via LAN 2 Windows XP Home PC connected to router via LAN 3 Window XP Pro (from work) Laptop connected to router via Wireless ...

Explorer not connecting to wireless internet

Sammy - 15 Oct 2006 2:28 AM - 4 messages

I am hoping someone out there can help me. I have an hp dv4000 laptop with wireless internet capabilities. I have been able to log onto a wireless network and surf the web for months. Now, when I connect to a ...

"NWLink IPX/SPX/Netbios compatible transport protocol" for LAN traffic?

Leanin' Cedar - 15 Oct 2006 2:12 AM - 3 messages

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Wireless Networks Not Found

BigMo - 15 Oct 2006 1:59 AM - 3 messages

My laptop will not recognize (and obviously therefore connect) to my (or any other) wireless connection. Usually when I click on the Wireless Network Connections icon on the bottom right of the screen, it shows me my modem, my ...

Ping newbee question

B.W. - 15 Oct 2006 12:52 AM - 11 messages

I am very new to networking and routers etc so this is a basic question. Hope I have used the terms and names correctly. I previously had a home network set up using a phone line Broadband dial up modem ...