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Score Public Access Wireless
Hearaoi - 4 Mar 2006 7:19 PM - 3 messages
I have been using Public Access Wireless at my local library with ease & success. Then I learned about network sniffers, tried Network Stumbler which seemed to work smoothly. Since then, I have been unable to use public access, and the message from Windows when I try to diagnose is (roughly) 'Windows ...
Score Changed home network; now can't see printer
rick - 4 Mar 2006 7:18 PM - 3 messages
I had a home network with a DSL router that my main computer was connected to via Ethernet, and the main printer is hardwired to that computer.  Every other computer in the house was wireless and could use the printer via a home network. ...
Score Changed home network; now can't see printer
coylerj - 4 Mar 2006 6:53 PM - 4 messages
I had a home network with a DSL router that my main computer was connected to via Ethernet, and the main printer is hardwired to that computer.  Every other computer in the house was wireless and could use the printer via a home network. ...
Score WPA-PSK missing as an option
Andrew - 4 Mar 2006 5:51 PM - 3 messages
I've got a wireless home network based around Belkin 54g. I've had WPA-PSK working, but had to disable it since one of the PCs ran Windows98. I've now bought a brand new PC to replace this old one and want to set up PSK. ...
Score changing ssid
mike - 4 Mar 2006 1:53 PM - 6 messages
windows xp... how can i change the ssid on the adapter (client) ??? ssid field is always greyed out stupid question ??? thanks, mike. ...
Score XP and Mac security needs
Mattman - 4 Mar 2006 5:21 AM - 6 messages
I have a Dell with XP SP2 and a Mac with OSX.4 - both using a linksys wireless router. The wireless connection is unsecured. I've not been able to locate concise instructions on how to configure the router so that a password ...
Score XP deactivating wireless processor
Jason - 4 Mar 2006 3:29 AM - 2 messages
I purchased a Dell Centrino 1.4 processor off corporate lease it has preinstalled windows XP the company that were using these computers deactivated the wireless chip through the window software.  How can they do this and how can I reactivate it. ...
Score How do I, what do I need to secure . . .
Wayne - 4 Mar 2006 12:57 AM - 2 messages
Have a  laptop firewalled, wireless-connected to my DSL and desktop PC. (Only network) What do I need to do/add to (further) 'secure' this connection? Regards,   Wayne ...
Score Win 98 SE with wireless card won't connect to Winxp
SWODoug - 3 Mar 2006 6:04 PM - 3 messages
with built-in wireless? My XP (laptop) connects to Rogers (cable modem) and I would like my son to be able to use the win 98 (laptop) to connect with mine and the net? Your assistance is apprecaited! ...
Score Wi-Fi Broadband access thru Dial-up ISP
BC Mesa - 3 Mar 2006 4:15 PM - 9 messages
Our laptop with WinXP-home has NetZero dial-up ISP through Netscape, accessed through MS Office Outlook.  Works fine until we travel & hook up with area wi-fi.  Out of country, we can access dialup and web email accounts and ...
Score belkin Pre-N router won't send signal
cathie - 3 Mar 2006 12:56 PM - 3 messages
Hi I wonder if anyone out there can help. I have a wireless Pre-N router that was woking well for about 6 weeks. I am now having difficulties. It can't be picked up by my laptop or other PCs (they all have belkin ...
Score Linksys WAP54G on Windows 2000 IAS (Radius)
M P - 3 Mar 2006 6:08 AM - 4 messages
Hi! I need to setup a wireless network using Linksys WAP54G v3 thru a radius server (windows 2000 server AD). It seems my setup didn't work thru: [link] ...
Score Unable to get DHCP Address from Server behind Access Point
Corey Arndt - 2 Mar 2006 7:34 PM - 2 messages
I am trying to use DHCP on a Windows 2003 server to get an IP Address to my laptop via a Wireless AP. If I use the DHCP Server on the AP all works fine. If I disable the DHCP Server on the AP and try to use the DHCP on the W2k3 ...
Score combine 2 dsl outputs?
s - 2 Mar 2006 6:10 PM - 6 messages
2 houses want wifi - any way to make both use both dsl connections? I can set up the PAs but not sure how to combine the DSL streams. ...
Score a computer on the network not being accesible
LonelyGuy - 2 Mar 2006 5:09 PM - 6 messages
I have set up a small home network of two pcs and a laptop.   When I ask one of the pcs to 'view network computers' it shows the other machines Ok.  BUT, when I tray to access the other computer I get the message "so and so is not ...
Score DLINK DWL-AG700AP
nda - 2 Mar 2006 4:48 PM - 4 messages
Hi, Has anyone experienced problems with DLINK DWL-AG700AP Access Point ? I can browse the internet but not intranet PCs. All my configurations seems to be ok (I posted on other forums before this) but nobody can give me a solution! ...
Score WinXP wifi client Strnage behaviour
Star - 2 Mar 2006 10:35 AM - 2 messages
We're experieicng some strange behaviour......  with the WinXP wifi client............ We have setup WPA/TKIP using certs. and not broadcast the SSID................ Our clients connect to the AP fine........ but then if they choose the option from the wifi client to disconnect........   when they refresh ...
Score using wireless router default encryption keys, dangerous?
none - 2 Mar 2006 5:44 AM - 3 messages
Hi, I would like to know if it's dangerous to use the default encryptions keys from a wireless modem/router without using your own passphrase to generate the keys. I always thought that the default keys were randomly generated at manufacturing time so I thought that they ...
Score Broken Wireless Button?
Will - 2 Mar 2006 4:36 AM - 2 messages
I have a Windows XP Home Edition on an HP Laptop and it is supposed to have a built-in Wireless card.  I have a D Link router and another laptop exactly the same as this one, but without the built-in wireless card.  I use the ...
Score Open Port Exploits
Alias - 1 Mar 2006 11:36 PM - 4 messages
Hello all, Does anyone know if it's possible to close an open port that someone may be using to hack into your computer?  I recently installed a software named CallerIP that shows who is connected to your computer and which port they are ...
Score wireless router
biloguide - 1 Mar 2006 11:25 PM - 2 messages
when I go to command prompt and type in ipconfig, it comes up media disconnected, how do I connect it ...
Score configuring printer on wirless network
SJS - 1 Mar 2006 10:43 PM - 2 messages
I have Epson printer attached to win.2000 and it works fine. I have Belkin G wireless router and able to surf the network using winXP (wirelessly). How can I print from winXP  wirelessly? Please list the steps to configure printer for win XP? ...
Score Home Network Security
Ryan - 1 Mar 2006 10:37 PM - 3 messages
I am setting up a home network. Would it be wise to use a 3rd party firewall program? Or is XP firewall sufficient? Thanks ...
Score Wireless Internet Connection Sharing
Adz - 1 Mar 2006 4:51 PM - 7 messages
My computer is wirelessly connected to a friends access point accross the street. Using another wireless adapter I am also connected to other computers in my house using ad-hoc connection, in the same workgroup with file sharing up and running with no problems. ...
Score Network card adapter recommendation
Ryan - 1 Mar 2006 8:28 AM - 4 messages
Hello, I am looking to use one of these 2 cards below for one of my PC's on my network. Can you recommend which one would get better range and a connection between these two cards? Thanks [link] ...
Score How To Add A PC To An Existing Wireless Network
Big Kev 4 President In 2008 ! - 1 Mar 2006 1:37 AM - 2 messages
Ok, I Have A Windows XP Desktop PC.   Im moving to a house where there is a existing wireless network.  All Of The PC's Have Windows XP and Their Router Is Running Off Sattelite High Speed Internet Access.  The Routers and Cards ...
Score Hardware Required For Wireless.
Colin Brittain - 1 Mar 2006 12:17 AM - 2 messages
We have two fairly modern computers, given that they are often outdated as they are sold. We would like to be able to communicate between each computer and have tried a network lead and setting it up but there has been ...
Score Hello i don't know what to do....
Eugen - 28 Feb 2006 10:13 PM - 2 messages
My Windows Defender had detected malware... But,he have not said that and i found out now that my Pc is infected... So,i have this following informations for you... First i have made downloads from normal sites like google or recleaner to ...
Score PEAP-MSChapV2 only administrators stay connected
kraber - 28 Feb 2006 7:46 PM - 5 messages
we setup PEAP-MSChapV2 using 2003 IAS - works fine with external USB2 wireless adapters.  With internal PCI wireless, it works initially, but then non-admin users lose the wireless connection.  It then reconnects for a couple seconds, disconnects, over and over.  Users that are either local ...
Score external antenna for D-Link DWL-7200AP
Tim Jacob - 28 Feb 2006 3:27 PM - 2 messages
Does anyone know what the antenna connector type is on the back of a D-Link DWL-7200AP?  Most other D-Link units use Reverse Polarity SMA, but I can't find the info for this particular model.  I do not have the unit yet, so I ...
Score Please Help, my network is failing every other minute
jad - 28 Feb 2006 8:26 AM - 2 messages
Hei, I succeeded in everything with my wireless network (sharing files, internet,...). But now the desktop looses connection to the internet every now and then (like it works for some minutes and then shuts off), while the strength signal and my laptop are still wirelessly connected and working ...
Score turning off wireless network on the SIEMENS speedstreams 6520 aDSL modem/router
none - 28 Feb 2006 8:21 AM - 5 messages
Hi,     I received a wireless aDSL modem/router SIEMENS speedstreams 6520 from bell for my sympatico HSE. I use BELL's firmware (I don't remember which version). I do not need the wireless option so I choose NO I WILL ...
Score Connect to wireless network, but can't browse
doobletango - 28 Feb 2006 4:35 AM - 2 messages
I have a Dell Inspiron laptop that I took to McDonald's 2 weeks ago and connected to the wireless network.  But tonight, my computer showed I was connected but I could not browse anything at all.  I have not made any ...
Score sharing on wireless network
gruven - 28 Feb 2006 12:50 AM - 3 messages
Is it possible to share a non usb printer on a wireless network at all? Can you may be send the document to the pc with non usb printer attatched and print from there? ...
Score Home Network
Ryan - 27 Feb 2006 11:10 PM - 2 messages
Is there any free software which can tell me if someone has successfully hacked my network for free internet access? Thanks, Ryan ...
Score does ssid name have to be in both windows?
Bruce - 27 Feb 2006 11:09 PM - 3 messages
Having some problem with connection to the wireless network. WHen you click on the icon in the tray it shows the available, and preferred networks? The one is WEP enabled, but doesn't always seem to work, though the password ...
Score Enable/disable WiFi adapters..............
momo2804@gmail.com - 27 Feb 2006 4:48 PM - 2 messages
Is there anyway of enabling/disabling wireless adaptrs programatically? has anyone done this kind of thing before............... ...
Score Belkin F5D7000 Wireless Network Card
Gavin - 27 Feb 2006 3:53 PM - 4 messages
Hi, I've got a belkin wireless G card plugged into my PC.  Sometimes it works fine - finds the netgear router and works without any problems there after. Sometimes, it will drop its connection two or three times - during which ...
Score Netgear/Linksys
mpc - 27 Feb 2006 2:15 PM - 2 messages
I have a new Dell E310 desktop with XP MCE version 5.1 and tried loading NetGear wireless adapter (which has been working with my NetGear wireless router for over a year on other machines) and it did not work. I need to have ...
Score Wireless Internet is perfect but cannot share files
jad - 27 Feb 2006 11:13 AM - 3 messages
I have an ADSL internet subscription that goes from the plug on the wall to a D-Link 524G Wireless router. From this Wireless router I am able to connect two wireless computers, one using XP Home (The desktop) and another XP Pro ...
Score Wireless printing
Adrian Misko - 27 Feb 2006 10:38 AM - 2 messages
I have a Windows xp laptop and an Apple Powerbook running a wireless network off an airport extreme router with a broadband connection to the router. I've connected up a Canon MP170 printer to the router and have no problem ...
Score (Usually) Can't See XP Computers on Network
JBVC - 26 Feb 2006 9:49 PM - 11 messages
Our Windows XP computers usually can't be seen by the Wi We have a small Windows network, with ethernet and wireless connections. Two desktop computers, Windows 2000 Pro,  connected via ethernet (3Com router). Two laptops, Windows XP Pro, can connect either via ethernet or wirelessly ...
Score You may not have permission to use this resource!
Roger C - 26 Feb 2006 5:55 PM - 2 messages
Error Message reads: "FILENAME is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. ... Not enough server storage space is available to process this command." I have a wireless connection to my laptop and hardwire connection from my ...
Score problem securin network, adjustments don't remain
SandsLove - 26 Feb 2006 9:38 AM - 3 messages
I recently purchased a laptop and my husband set up the wireless router in our home (linsky's).  However, the problem is he didn't secure the network.  He had network authentication set for open and data encryption disabled.  ...
Score Westell 327W (Verizon DSL) - NAT setup?
Rich - 26 Feb 2006 6:21 AM - 3 messages
I have DSL service with Verizon and they supplied me a Westell 327W wireless modem/router. I have it setup and successfully working, EXCEPT that a firewall test site reports to me that my LAN IP addresses for my two computers (one ...
Score Have Wireless Internet but No File Sharing
Raymond Joseph - 26 Feb 2006 2:47 AM - 4 messages
I am using a Belkin wireless G router to connect two computers to my cable modem that connects to Earthlink.  One computer is connected to the router with Cat5.  This is an XP Pro SP2. The other computer is an XP Media Edition ...
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