Windows Newsgroups: Windows XP Networking

setting up a LAN problems

Shana Mason - 17 Jun 2006 9:45 PM - 5 messages

I'm trying to set up a LAN. I have both computers connected but i get an error saying limited or no connectivity. How do i resolve this? ...

Can't Connect! Beat-up Machine.

Nehmo - 17 Jun 2006 9:23 PM - 27 messages

Here's the problem gang. My wife took a bunch of Klonopin and physically destroyed a computer. It has a Shuttle AN35N Ultra board and I'm running Windows XP Home SP1. After replacing a damaged processor fan and re-connecting everything, I'm getting Windows up and running ...

Multiple Network Logins from the same Client

Wells - 17 Jun 2006 7:53 PM - 3 messages

Basically, my question is this- is it possible to login multiple times, from the same client (running windows xp) to the same server (a windows 2003 server). I'm in an enviroment in which each computer automatically logs into an account with very restricted access to a server. However, if I want access ...

Win2000 Pro Network

Ziffle102 - 17 Jun 2006 5:46 PM - 6 messages

I set up a home wireless network with a Win2000 Pro computer and a Win XP Home laptop and everything works fine except the Win XP laptop cannot transfer file either direction. It sees the Win2000 machine but cannot access ...

network gone AWOL

pdc124 - 17 Jun 2006 12:02 PM - 2 messages

my daughters wirelss networking on her laptop ( WinXPHome) has gorbe AWOL it stopped 'seemingly spontaneously' - OK the dog had helped her press a few keys :-)) wireless netowrk is unavailable and it cont find any when it looks As well as the wired and wireless NIC, both crossed, ive got another ...

Placing System on LAN

Saberman - 17 Jun 2006 9:56 AM - 3 messages

I am trying to get one System back on same network that has somehow been subjected to an IP change from 192.168.1.XX to 192.168.15.xx. I am able to make the changes to the same as the other Systems but this does ...

Installed new DSL, LAN troubled

winwon - 17 Jun 2006 7:41 AM - 5 messages

I just went from cable to DSL and the install really jacked me up. My LAN doesn't allow file sharing anymore even though its there and I have some LINUX computer remotely connecting to my comp. every time i go online ...

This is not great for security.

Melvin Edward - 17 Jun 2006 12:27 AM - 3 messages

Hi Support, I am hosting through an ISP provider, they give me 30 ip addresses for the domains, with one user name and password to all domains. The problem is when you logon using ftp, all the domains show up even using just one ip of a ...

the local device name is already in use

SharePoint - Cluster - 16 Jun 2006 11:19 PM - 2 messages

I have this very strange prob here, on the srv, I have 2 folders share out, one called jserver, one call test, from my xp machine, I have no prob to map to the test folder, but when I try to map to jserver folder, I got the local ...

Setting up home file sharing over ethernet

D. Glenn - 16 Jun 2006 11:07 PM - 5 messages

We're running WinXP Pro SP2, and have a home network over ethernet lines. We'd like to be able to share files among the various computers in the house but STILL keep our computers secure from outside access. (We use Windows ...

would like help

Shana Mason - 16 Jun 2006 10:13 PM - 3 messages

I just recently bought a second computer. I now have 2 windows XP computers with ethernet adapters. I would like to network them and have no idea on how to do it. Do i need to buy any extra hardware and if so what? Would greatly ...

Reduce login time when not connected to network

Bambola - 16 Jun 2006 9:00 PM - 2 messages

Running Windows XP with SP2. Client reports OS loads quickly when connected to company network but when working as a stand alone laptop the OS loads very slowly. I know the slow loading of the OS is the result of the system looking for ...

Problem with writing to a shared file

lvnash - 16 Jun 2006 8:29 PM - 2 messages

I want to have an executable file that I have created write a sequential file to a shared folder. I have verified the path, but I get a "path not found" error. (I have set the security levels on all folders to allow changes to ...

Dial-up issues

Noah Kantrowitz - 16 Jun 2006 8:28 PM - 3 messages

I have been trying to diagnose some recent dial-up issues here are RPI. Since the June patches were released, users are unable to connect to our dial-up service. The connect dialog hangs in the "Post-connecting through ..." phase, and eventually times out. I have tracked the ...

Workgroup Access

code-frog - 16 Jun 2006 8:18 PM - 2 messages

I have a crazy situation. There's a work group setup and all workstations on the workgroup can run a program from one of the other workstations with no trouble. The recently cannot access the workgroup and run the application. ...

all of the sudden, no internet access

mumbles - 16 Jun 2006 7:44 PM - 2 messages

There is an issue with our internet connection. We can go to a search engine, yahoo, Google, msn, etc. Once there we can click on any news item on the page and we can get to that page. In addition, once we are at the search engine, we can put anything in ...

computer is not accessible

Joe - 16 Jun 2006 7:07 PM - 3 messages

I have a peer-to-peer network with 7 computers running Windows XP Professional. Permission was given but still no access. Everything works fine but no-one is able to access 1 computer. The message is as follows. ...

Home & small office network

Frances - 16 Jun 2006 6:15 PM - 2 messages

New laptop from office doesn't have an option to set up a home or small office network (little house icon in control panel) any ideas where to find it? Responses gratefully received ...

How to change "use windows to configure wireless network" settings

Pankaj - 16 Jun 2006 3:38 PM - 2 messages

Hi All, I am having trouble with wireless network for my laptop. It wouldn't detect wireless network unless I check the box which says "use windows to configure wireless network". The problem is I have to do this everytime I restart or logs off and logs on. ...

Help on classical Networking problem

Yasso - 16 Jun 2006 2:01 PM - 2 messages

Computer A and Computer B Both machines * have wireless connection to a router with DHCP, and are assigned IP automatically * can access the internet * have windows firewall disabled * can ping each other * belong to the same workgroup and can see each other by name in Network ...

simple ftp server?

peter - 16 Jun 2006 8:03 AM - 2 messages

Could someone suggest a simple ftp server that I can use to transfer files between two PCs? I prefer an "app", not a service because I'm just going to run it, transfer some files, then exit. No security, bandwidth limit, multi-thread, or other ...

can ping others and browse web, just can't ping self?

peter - 16 Jun 2006 7:28 AM - 6 messages

I have a dell 700m laptop set up with tcp/ip on the broadcom wired ethernet. I can browse web, can ping my other PC (192.168.1.100) on the LAN. I can also ping 127.0.0.1, but I cannot ping self using dhcp assigned IP ...

Changing Share Name In XP

Reliance7 - 16 Jun 2006 6:12 AM - 3 messages

Once share names are created on my XP Pro (SP2) computer and my XP (64) I can't change them. Surely it is possible to change them? How do I do it? Thanks ...

Adding additonal IP's to NIC

NWBM - 16 Jun 2006 5:36 AM - 2 messages

Can smeone tell me how to add a second IP to a NIC? When I was running 98SE I found information in the Knowledge Base about editing the registry to add additional IP's but now that I have installed XP I am unable to find out how ...

what is a Broadband service related to Outlook

kevinCA74 - 16 Jun 2006 2:04 AM - 2 messages

I am attempting to use POP for Gmail...I selected the broadband method for accessing my mail, but when I start Outlook (2000), it says I need a service...I tried going to my providers site (comcast), but I can't ...

Limitations

harryguy082589 - 16 Jun 2006 1:33 AM - 4 messages

What are the limitations of using Windows XP as a server? ...

Can't ping remote servers except over VPN

Gidget - 15 Jun 2006 11:10 PM - 3 messages

I have a couple XP Pro users on the network who can't ping or connect to remote servers. The weird part is if they log into the network then also log in using VPN they can ping and connect to them just fine. ...

Initiating VPN Connection On Computer Startup Using Scripts

Marwan Kandeel - 15 Jun 2006 10:12 PM - 3 messages

I would like to know, if there's a script to dial a VPN connection on computer startup. Actually my situation is like that: We have three branches one in each city We have only one domain controller in the main branch ...

Home Network Problem: One Computer not Accessible to Others

Cliffy55 - 15 Jun 2006 8:17 PM - 10 messages

We have three computer using XP Home SP2 on a home network. Computer A connects by ethernet to router. Computers B and C connect wireless to router. Computer A was infected by some viruses and adware. after several days, I finally got rid of all the bugs (I think). However, Computer A has ...

Win 2000 and XP network

BRStinson - 15 Jun 2006 8:01 PM - 4 messages

Im try to create a network between 2 PCs here. My computer is runing windows xp pro sp2 and my roommates PCs is running Windows 2000. I can access his PC fine from mine but he can not access mine. He can see it ...

Unable to disconnect Internet connecton from client computer using

Tapan Ghosh - 15 Jun 2006 7:30 PM - 3 messages

I am running a HCL desktop and an IBM laptop over a crossover cable LAN connection, both having XP Home SP2. The server(desktop) uses a USB ADSL modem for a dialup broadband connection and the connection is ICS enabled. ...

Net Access on WinXP Pro

dmpeters424 - 15 Jun 2006 5:23 PM - 7 messages

I am trying to access a computer on my home network. After I've located it and attempt to connect, it defaults to the Administrator account. I enter the correct password (I am the admin) and it will not accept it or connect. ...

Windows XP Printing Issue - Very Strange!

asignore - 15 Jun 2006 3:28 PM - 2 messages

I have a user on windows XP with a printer connected locally (Kyocera FS-4000DN). When I attempt to print to the MPF of the printer, it beeps and displays the message "Set paper and press go", which according to the manual means that the printer is not recognizing the ...

WIRELESS NETWORK ACCESS TO RESOURCES

HeyXp - 15 Jun 2006 2:58 PM - 2 messages

I have 16 computers in my Wireless Network. I can only view the computers on the network but unable to access any one of the Computers. I am using Windows XP professional pack two. I don't have any server in my Network. Each time I ...

Pier to Pier Networking Problems

rminter - 15 Jun 2006 1:48 PM - 2 messages

I have set up a peir to pier netowrk using one desktop, one laptop computer and one 10MB hub. both machines are setup with the same workgroup, both have administrative rights, they can see each other, both have file and pring sharing, but when i attempt to view my ...

Admin share broke

toal5 - 15 Jun 2006 1:38 PM - 2 messages

Appologies if this is on the wrong board but here goes...... Our network is some 6.5, 5 Netware and Windows 2003 boxes, everything is in eDirectory and Zfd management agent on all machines and we use Group Policies delivered by Zen. ...

virus scanning computers in a network

davidodimegwu - 15 Jun 2006 1:06 PM - 4 messages

can i virus scan the computers in a local network from one machine? i would like advice on how to do it either from the server or any other machine. i have five computers on a network and want to virus scan ...

XP Home Networking Issues

jeffuk123 - 15 Jun 2006 11:21 AM - 2 messages

Hello to all, A new client has a workgroup of 3 PCs using XP Home. One of the users stores Excel files on his PC-A, and another user has a mapped drive to those files from her PC-B. However, when PC-B opens these files on PC-A it takes forever. ...

Networking XP and ME

Bob - 15 Jun 2006 9:02 AM - 9 messages

Have 2 comps hooked together with a Linksys router. XP can see ME but ME cannot see XP. File and print sharing is active on both, no firewalls are running. I'm thinking its a port issue with the router. If so, what ports do ...

PCs no longer able to network

Twin Oaks - 15 Jun 2006 8:13 AM - 8 messages

My wife and I have 2 PCs on a small home office network. Both PCs are connected to hub and directly to the internet. I don't know what I've done, but my PC on Windows XP can no longer connect to her PC on Windows 98. The 2 ...

File sharing breaks while already in use

POSITRON - 15 Jun 2006 4:16 AM - 21 messages

Original thread with same subject line was posted 05/30/2006 in this group. Consider a home network with two PCs connected to a linksys router. 1) Windows XP Home and 2) Windows 2000 PRO Both have been updated with all critical updates. ...

changing restrict anonymous registry parameter to zero

vic - 15 Jun 2006 3:50 AM - 9 messages

where do I go to change my restrictanonymous registry? Sorry, not very admin savvy when it comes to computers. It would appear that it needs to change to zero to enable me to access/view my home network workgroup, (based on the queries i've read in the workgroup ...

File Sharing breaks while "in use"

lurker - 15 Jun 2006 2:34 AM - 2 messages

Original thread with same subject line was posted 05/30/2006 in this group. Consider a home network with two PCs connected to a linksys router. 1) Windows XP Home and 2) Windows 2000 PRO Both have been updated with all critical updates. ...

Can not Access one Computer on Home Network

Cliffy55 - 15 Jun 2006 2:08 AM - 2 messages

We have three computer using XP Home SP2 on a home network. Computer A connects by ethernet to router. Computers B and C connect wireless to router. Computer A was infected by some viruses and adware. after several ...

Cannot find other computers

trinamckee - 14 Jun 2006 11:52 PM - 2 messages

My mom and I are on a small home network.. Her computer is the main computer with the internet. We are using a wireless router... the problem is, neither of us can find the other on on the network/people search.. I have searched ...

Windows XP computer network unavailable

lando3am - 14 Jun 2006 11:01 PM - 2 messages

I am working in a small office of about 10 computers. Server has Windows 2000 Server, most work stations are XP Pro. But this new laptop I'm trying to get connected to the network is XP Home. I am trying to map a network drive to a folder on the server. When I ...

Multiple Fixed IP addresses

Mike McConnell - 14 Jun 2006 8:34 PM - 4 messages

I have two routers, a Linksys operating in the 192.168.1.0 subnet and a Buffalo in the 192.168.11.0 subnet. I have been given to understand that, if I give my network adapter (in this case a wireless adapter) fixed addresses: ...

IE6 on XP refuses to recognise LAN connection

petethebloke - 14 Jun 2006 8:09 PM - 4 messages

This is a re-post because I got no help before. I'd be very grateful for any advice. I've logged into a client's XP machine using MSTSC. They use a satellite broadband link via a Belkin router. I've tested that Windows ...

Mapped Drive Unavailable while offline

David B - 14 Jun 2006 7:52 PM - 4 messages

I have a mapped drive to a directory on my laptop i.e. w:\ = c:\stuff. When I am online (plugged into a network) I can refer to the information in that directory as W:\this-n-that but, when my laptop is offline(unplugged) W:\ ...

small office network via LAN

SEH1973 - 14 Jun 2006 7:25 PM - 3 messages

I have 3 computers that I am trying to connect through a workgroup. I have established my workgroup. I have 2 xp machines and 1 win2k machine. One computer, main is the "host". I have a problem that on my other xp machine I ...

Help setting up network

santa_lamar - 14 Jun 2006 6:43 PM - 2 messages

I have two computers...the main one is XP Pro and the other is ME. They're connected through a router....the XP machine is connected to the router with a wire and the ME machine is connected via wireless. ...

No more connections can be made to computer

m_ridzon - 14 Jun 2006 5:44 PM - 3 messages

I have a network in my office. All computers are Windows XP. To date, everything worked great. We recently added several more computers to the network. We do not have a central "server" computer that acts as the ...

READ ONLY ACCESS TO CHANGE FILE CONTENTS

DavidSC - 14 Jun 2006 4:26 PM - 6 messages

I have set up a network between my Desktop PC and Laptop via a wireless router. I have set share access on a folder using the Simple Share UI and set access to the network and ticked allow the network users to change box ...

Lost ability to connect to Another XP machine

Plainfield_Bob - 14 Jun 2006 2:08 PM - 10 messages

I have set up a home network with static ip addresses. I have always been able to connect to the main computer from a wireless laptop by opening a shared folder and signing into the main computer using the guest account with ...

Share external USB2 disk

Sebastiaan Kop - 14 Jun 2006 11:16 AM - 2 messages

Hi there Microsoft Techies ! Maybe you know the answer to the following question: I have two computers with win xp pro. One of them has a external USB2 disk attached. I can share the build in harddrive to the network but the external one does ...

internet connection through virtual pc

bose - 14 Jun 2006 11:05 AM - 2 messages

hello all, wonder if someone will be able to help me. my internet is running fine with windows xp home edition.I have downloaded the virtual pc trial version and installed win xp pro in it. I am unable to ...

dial-up networking, improving performance

davidodimegwu - 14 Jun 2006 10:58 AM - 2 messages

I am running a small office in nigeria with five computers connected through a server to a dial-up connection to the internet. The connection, from what we were given by the company, comes with a telephone line, the telephone equipment itself serving as the modem. We ...

password

sewnsurg - 14 Jun 2006 10:38 AM - 2 messages

I am running windows xp pro on a toshiba laptop (x 2 yrs). Yesterday when closing down that was a new and different dialog box I have not previously encountered. Today when I started up, for the first time in history it ...

Is there tool for showing the complete protocol transfer for an POP3 email account access ?

Peter Eisenman - 14 Jun 2006 9:52 AM - 4 messages

Obviously before retrieving eMails through POP3 the local eMail client has to connect to the eMail server and to perform some protocol negotiations and authentications. Is there a tool which reveals all these protocol transfers (in clear text)? I assume this tool must be something like a local interceptor or proxy which writes everything to the console ...

How do I enable Classic menu in IE 7 beta for all users

Bala - 14 Jun 2006 9:43 AM - 2 messages

Dear all, Can any one help me in this IE 7 beta issue. As I wanted to enable Classic menu in IE 7 beta for all users. As user in our organisation are used to the old style of IE 6.. ...

Are the DNS Servers (entries) for web pages and email POP3 accounts the same ?

Steven Prasil - 14 Jun 2006 9:28 AM - 4 messages

If I try to access web pages or POP3 accounts in Internet: Do they use the same DNS servers ? What if WebServer for a domain is on another server (IP) than the POP3 email account? With which whois tool can I find out which is the current IP for the web server and which is the current IP ...

WEP Authentication for Wireless LAN

Zsmop - 14 Jun 2006 8:04 AM - 2 messages

A while a go I set up a wireless LAN with a WG311V2 Netgear PCI wireless card connecting to a Netgear WGR614 router and used WEP encryption, all worked OK. I then after about 6 month I decided to change to WPA encryption ...

Detectig Duplicate IP Address

Anantha Krishnan TS - 14 Jun 2006 5:05 AM - 3 messages

How can I detect duplicate IP address from my VC++ or VB code? I have written programs to read all the IP address on the network. But unfortunately, it doesn't detect the duplicate address. This is because windows OS suppress the ...

network problem with virtual pc

bose - 13 Jun 2006 8:16 PM - 2 messages

hello all, wonder if someone will be able to help me. my internet is running fine with windows xp home edition.I have downloaded the virtual pc trial version and installed win xp pro in it. I am unable to ...

windows system error

NickF - 13 Jun 2006 6:34 PM - 5 messages

I receive a Windows system error (1517) after every reboot, when Windows is loading (Win XP Pro sp2). The system I am using does not actally belong on the wireless network I am using the internet from and indeed, has a different Workgroup, etc., for when ...

Networking New Computer (XP SP2) with Old Computer (2000)

Cami - 13 Jun 2006 5:42 PM - 3 messages

I went to Radio Shack this morning to get a null modem serial cable to connect my old machine to my new one. The guy said first that I should use a crossover cable to connect my ethernet ports, then when he found out I have a ...

Home networking help needed, other PC'scannot connect to main comp

Olim22 - 13 Jun 2006 5:00 PM - 2 messages

,I have in one of my rented houses, a wireless always on broadband, on a main computer in the dining room, acting as a server as well as being able to connect to the internet, OS is Win XP Pro. with a wired network system ...

Slow logon when not connected to domain

Justin - 13 Jun 2006 4:40 PM - 3 messages

I have a laptop (running XP Pro SP2 fully patched) that takes about 2-3 mins every time it boots when they are not connected to the domain (windows 2000 native domain, with main dc being 2003 std.). I notice there is a system ...

IPCONFIG command in DOS indicates error

Nicholas - 13 Jun 2006 4:30 PM - 3 messages

Hi. Does anyone know the reason why this error message appears while the ipconfig command is typed in DOS? Windows IP Configuration An internal error occurred: A device attached to the system is not functioning. Please contact Microsoft Product Support Services for further help. ...

Mapped drives 0 bytes

Drew - 13 Jun 2006 1:44 PM - 2 messages

Hello- I am running XP on my desktop and 2003 server. Yesterday, my mapped drives started showing 0 bytes available free space when I click on My Computer and look at my mapped drives. The total size of 1 GB is ...

connecting two computers with cross over cable

PATC - 13 Jun 2006 12:13 PM - 2 messages

i am doing a dirct connection between two computers to do the settings and file transfer. i have the two computers connected with a crossover. i am getting a message on the old computer :incoming connections depend on the ...

IE cannot see network connection

petethebloke - 13 Jun 2006 10:23 AM - 5 messages

Here's an odd one.... I've logged into a client's XP machine using MSTSC. They use a satellite broadband link via a Belkin router. I've tested that Windows sees the connection OK by opening a Windows Messenger conversation. ...

Network problem

c.dexter.ward - 13 Jun 2006 6:24 AM - 4 messages

Hi, This is probably a basic question that has been answered many times but I did not find anything that I can understand on the web (given my poor network knowledge). My computer does not connect to internet... When I plug the network ...

Connect another switch via another NIC of Same Computers (are being connected with a Switch)

Ko Zaw - 13 Jun 2006 4:47 AM - 2 messages

Dear all, I've three XP & one 98 Computers connected to a switch (10/100) using as Print Server to connect to a USB Printer, and work fine. Each computer connect to Internet by their own modem. Now I applied ADSL. ...

Moving between two networks

Joel S - 12 Jun 2006 10:03 PM - 3 messages

I have a workgroup network at work and one at home. Is there an easy/elegant way to move between the two so that file sharing/printer sharing will work without changing my laptop workgroup name and rebooting. Thanks, Joel ...

How di I get my own external IP?

Master Jedi - 12 Jun 2006 8:45 PM - 3 messages

Iwould like to know how to determine if my current external IP is my routers IP or my own IP and second if it is my router's IP How do I go about getting my own separate external IP? ...

Questions about networking for a webserver.

Master Jedi - 12 Jun 2006 6:43 PM - 5 messages

Ok I do know some things about networking but not enough for this subject. When I go to a site like myip.com to check my external address I think it is reporting my router's IP. Reason for that line of thinking is because I'm ...

Windows Networking Abruptly Stops...umm, Networking.

Derek C. F. Pegritz - 12 Jun 2006 5:35 PM - 9 messages

I'm certainly not an expert when it comes to networking issues, but I'm not an amateur, either. I have, however, run into a Windows networking problem that I literally haven't a CLUE how to resolve. Here's the deal: ...

how many simultaneous connection can be made to the VPN in XP

Learning to live - 12 Jun 2006 3:27 PM - 2 messages

Hi, I set up my XP as a VPN server and it works fine, but only one connection at a time. is there some kind of simultaneous connection limitation in XP? ...

Unauthorized Administrator

Lola - 12 Jun 2006 2:00 PM - 3 messages

Someone has created an administrator account on my home computer, and connected it to a WAN account (I have dial up). Additionally, they have disabled my task manager. How can I get this off my computer? Thanks. ...

Remote Desktop Connection

mmodjtaba - 12 Jun 2006 1:36 PM - 2 messages

Is it possible to enable the Remote Desktop Connection in XP with ISDN Line ? I can connect on ISDN , but can not use from Remote Desktop Connection . If so, where would I find a link to the enabling process. Thanks ...

Intermittent LAN connection

Tom Brown - 12 Jun 2006 7:50 AM - 7 messages

A friend of mine in the same building on the same LAN loses his connection all the time. It is a wired connection and just after bootup, it shows connected at 100 Mbps. Then, almost immediately it disconnects. Then, ...

Work Laptop XP Pro to Home PC XP Home

Cscorp - 12 Jun 2006 7:02 AM - 2 messages

Hi I have a problem or two to setup my home ICS environment. I have a work laptop on a domain with XP Pro. My home PC is on XP Home. I'm trying to use the internet (3G) on my home PC through a crossover cable between the PC and ...

Can't connect to USB Hard Drive Connected to Computer On LAN

KevinW - 12 Jun 2006 1:14 AM - 2 messages

On my LAN there are 2 Computers X and Y. X has a USB external hard drive attached. I have shared the drive. When I try to connect from computer Y I get the error message in event log and the connection does not work: ...

Can't Share Files with Mac - Domain Issue?

Stoonroon - 12 Jun 2006 12:07 AM - 2 messages

I am new to Windows and networking, but I recently acquired an HP Pavilion with Windows XP MCE that I've been trying to network with my Macintosh (OS 10.4.6). Going through an Airport Base Station (802.11b/g) I can reach files ...

Connection Status

Simon - 11 Jun 2006 9:07 PM - 5 messages

Running XP SP2. My connection status says I am working at 1 mbs however I have done tests which says that it is quicker. Can I change this? I am in the middle of a speed increase by my ISP. ...

wireless networking

noname - 11 Jun 2006 5:34 PM - 3 messages

One P4 with windowns xp and one p2 with windows 98. for wireless networking with computers in different rooms on same floor, Perhps I need only 2 things wireless router and wireless usb card . right? which brands are better ...

New Home Network

Jimbo - 11 Jun 2006 4:43 PM - 6 messages

I am using a Netgear Wireless Router, but both my PC and Laptop are Wired (netgear DG834G) I want to be able to network the PC and Laptop fully, file & print sharing, and be able to connect to the PC from the laptop, and have a RDC (remote ...

one uncooperative computer

Jules - 11 Jun 2006 4:32 PM - 4 messages

I set up 3 networked computers. All work fine. I installed Windows XP "pro" on main computer then bought a laptop with "home" edition (other two are also home edition), but the laptop shows up on the network as an icon, but it ...

Please help setting up network

Linda Johnson - 11 Jun 2006 2:05 PM - 4 messages

I am trying to setup a wired network between my two desktops to share the internet connection. ISP: SBC Yahoo Both computers are running windows xp Using Siemens slipstream 4100 modem and DL 604 router My computer is the host ...

Sudden Lost Internet Connectivity

bradysd4 - 11 Jun 2006 5:48 AM - 6 messages

I have a 4 computer home network that connects to the internet via both wired and wireless through 1 router a few switches & a cable modem. Until recently, it all worked perfectly. For no apparent reason, I now cannot ...

Spyware and temporary internet files

rdm081 - 11 Jun 2006 1:59 AM - 2 messages

I am using Trend Micro PC-cillin internet security. I did a "scan for spyware" and it found about a dozen files. I checked each of them and then clicked remove. All but two went away...SPYW_TRANSPOND.I and SPYW_GETSYS.A. ...

Home network setup - can only PING in one direction and it's nothing obvious...

ricks.web.tat - 11 Jun 2006 12:00 AM - 2 messages

Hi. I want to set up a home wireless network, two laptops, one used as a gateway to the web for the other. However can only get them to ping in one direction. There is no physical problem (see below). However although the routing ...