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Wireless help please??My new laptop arrived yesterday and it found my BT hub (Thomson ST Remote NDIS Device) automatically so I entered the key and it all fired up beautifully, I was so pleased because I know nothing about networking and was worried it would be complicated. Now there is a but, this morning I turn on my laptop and it cannot find a wireless network!??!? Just to fill you in on a few details, my router is always on, I have made no changes to my home PC which is connected to the BT Router via USB lead. I turned my new laptop off and on several times yesterday and was impressed that there was always a connection present without any prompting. I also want to set up so my laptop can access my slave drive on my PC where all my important documents are, to so save me copying them over, but XP network wizard hasn't helped much. Is there a kind person who can help, even on the phone I am happy to call in the UK just email me, or is there a 'complete idiots guide' on the net somewhere that I can look at? Thanks guys for any help! Graham Ignore my post, having tried for two hours this morning, changing every
setting possible I decided, as it is only one day old, to restore the laptop to it's original config and surprise surprise, my wireless network works again. God knows what changed but all is well. Show quoteHide quote "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:AYCdnaXWh6Yv1knZRVnyhw@bt.com... > Note: Using Windows XP on PC and XP Home Edition on Acer Aspire Laptop. > > My new laptop arrived yesterday and it found my BT hub (Thomson ST Remote > NDIS Device) automatically so I entered the key and it all fired up > beautifully, I was so pleased because I know nothing about networking and > was worried it would be complicated. > > Now there is a but, this morning I turn on my laptop and it cannot find a > wireless network!??!? > > Just to fill you in on a few details, my router is always on, I have made > no changes to my home PC which is connected to the BT Router via USB lead. > I turned my new laptop off and on several times yesterday and was > impressed that there was always a connection present without any > prompting. > > I also want to set up so my laptop can access my slave drive on my PC > where all my important documents are, to so save me copying them over, but > XP network wizard hasn't helped much. > > Is there a kind person who can help, even on the phone I am happy to call > in the UK just email me, or is there a 'complete idiots guide' on the net > somewhere that I can look at? > > Thanks guys for any help! > > Graham > > I always find running the wizard confuses the issue. I always install
wireless network either manually or using the manufacturer's install routine. Enjoy your wireless network- it is always fun working in the backyard while barbecuing :) B. Show quoteHide quote "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:x7SdnegNd8fW9knZnZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@bt.com... > Ignore my post, having tried for two hours this morning, changing every > setting possible I decided, as it is only one day old, to restore the > laptop to it's original config and surprise surprise, my wireless network > works again. > > God knows what changed but all is well. > > > "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message > news:AYCdnaXWh6Yv1knZRVnyhw@bt.com... >> Note: Using Windows XP on PC and XP Home Edition on Acer Aspire Laptop. >> >> My new laptop arrived yesterday and it found my BT hub (Thomson ST Remote >> NDIS Device) automatically so I entered the key and it all fired up >> beautifully, I was so pleased because I know nothing about networking and >> was worried it would be complicated. >> >> Now there is a but, this morning I turn on my laptop and it cannot find a >> wireless network!??!? >> >> Just to fill you in on a few details, my router is always on, I have made >> no changes to my home PC which is connected to the BT Router via USB >> lead. I turned my new laptop off and on several times yesterday and was >> impressed that there was always a connection present without any >> prompting. >> >> I also want to set up so my laptop can access my slave drive on my PC >> where all my important documents are, to so save me copying them over, >> but XP network wizard hasn't helped much. >> >> Is there a kind person who can help, even on the phone I am happy to call >> in the UK just email me, or is there a 'complete idiots guide' on the net >> somewhere that I can look at? >> >> Thanks guys for any help! >> >> Graham >> >> > > Hi and thanks for the reply, but I need more help please!
I am trying to share files and a printer. The printer is a USB and connected to my PC. I am having a lot of trouble accessing files and my PC printer from my laptop it keeps saying 'not accessible.' On my PC my printer is listed as shared and also my files are all there, but although I can see the network listed on my laptop I cannot get into it to see files etc I just get the name of my PC listed with the three little blue TV's (sorry but I am very new to this!) If I click on the name of my PC in the Network list on my laptop I get the egg timer for about 30 seconds and then 'not accessible' I have set up permissions and I can ping both computers so why won't it let my laptop in? Any help please very much appreciated I have been on this all day reading guides off the net and I do seem to have them talking but not sharing. Thanks guys! Show quoteHide quote "Benedictum" <domi***@vobis.com> wrote in message news:WcCdnR4elI0aAUnZnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d@comcast.com... >I always find running the wizard confuses the issue. I always install >wireless network either manually or using the manufacturer's install >routine. Enjoy your wireless network- it is always fun working in the >backyard while barbecuing :) > > B. > > "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message > news:x7SdnegNd8fW9knZnZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@bt.com... >> Ignore my post, having tried for two hours this morning, changing every >> setting possible I decided, as it is only one day old, to restore the >> laptop to it's original config and surprise surprise, my wireless network >> works again. >> >> God knows what changed but all is well. >> >> >> "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message >> news:AYCdnaXWh6Yv1knZRVnyhw@bt.com... >>> Note: Using Windows XP on PC and XP Home Edition on Acer Aspire Laptop. >>> >>> My new laptop arrived yesterday and it found my BT hub (Thomson ST >>> Remote NDIS Device) automatically so I entered the key and it all fired >>> up beautifully, I was so pleased because I know nothing about networking >>> and was worried it would be complicated. >>> >>> Now there is a but, this morning I turn on my laptop and it cannot find >>> a wireless network!??!? >>> >>> Just to fill you in on a few details, my router is always on, I have >>> made no changes to my home PC which is connected to the BT Router via >>> USB lead. I turned my new laptop off and on several times yesterday and >>> was impressed that there was always a connection present without any >>> prompting. >>> >>> I also want to set up so my laptop can access my slave drive on my PC >>> where all my important documents are, to so save me copying them over, >>> but XP network wizard hasn't helped much. >>> >>> Is there a kind person who can help, even on the phone I am happy to >>> call in the UK just email me, or is there a 'complete idiots guide' on >>> the net somewhere that I can look at? >>> >>> Thanks guys for any help! >>> >>> Graham >>> >>> >> >> > > Oops answering myself here, but just tried switching off Zonealarm and I can
now see everything shared on my PC from my laptop. Next problem, I haven't got a clue what setting to tick in ZA to allow my network to work, can anyone guide me slowly please? Thanks again! Show quoteHide quote "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:ZPudncDlyop9TUnZRVnyig@bt.com... > Hi and thanks for the reply, but I need more help please! > > I am trying to share files and a printer. The printer is a USB and > connected to my PC. > > I am having a lot of trouble accessing files and my PC printer from my > laptop it keeps saying 'not accessible.' On my PC my printer is listed as > shared and also my files are all there, but although I can see the network > listed on my laptop I cannot get into it to see files etc I just get the > name of my PC listed with the three little blue TV's (sorry but I am very > new to this!) > > If I click on the name of my PC in the Network list on my laptop I get the > egg timer for about 30 seconds and then 'not accessible' > > I have set up permissions and I can ping both computers so why won't it > let my laptop in? > > Any help please very much appreciated I have been on this all day reading > guides off the net and I do seem to have them talking but not sharing. > > Thanks guys! > > > > > "Benedictum" <domi***@vobis.com> wrote in message > news:WcCdnR4elI0aAUnZnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d@comcast.com... >>I always find running the wizard confuses the issue. I always install >>wireless network either manually or using the manufacturer's install >>routine. Enjoy your wireless network- it is always fun working in the >>backyard while barbecuing :) >> >> B. >> >> "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message >> news:x7SdnegNd8fW9knZnZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@bt.com... >>> Ignore my post, having tried for two hours this morning, changing every >>> setting possible I decided, as it is only one day old, to restore the >>> laptop to it's original config and surprise surprise, my wireless >>> network works again. >>> >>> God knows what changed but all is well. >>> >>> >>> "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message >>> news:AYCdnaXWh6Yv1knZRVnyhw@bt.com... >>>> Note: Using Windows XP on PC and XP Home Edition on Acer Aspire Laptop. >>>> >>>> My new laptop arrived yesterday and it found my BT hub (Thomson ST >>>> Remote NDIS Device) automatically so I entered the key and it all fired >>>> up beautifully, I was so pleased because I know nothing about >>>> networking and was worried it would be complicated. >>>> >>>> Now there is a but, this morning I turn on my laptop and it cannot find >>>> a wireless network!??!? >>>> >>>> Just to fill you in on a few details, my router is always on, I have >>>> made no changes to my home PC which is connected to the BT Router via >>>> USB lead. I turned my new laptop off and on several times yesterday and >>>> was impressed that there was always a connection present without any >>>> prompting. >>>> >>>> I also want to set up so my laptop can access my slave drive on my PC >>>> where all my important documents are, to so save me copying them over, >>>> but XP network wizard hasn't helped much. >>>> >>>> Is there a kind person who can help, even on the phone I am happy to >>>> call in the UK just email me, or is there a 'complete idiots guide' on >>>> the net somewhere that I can look at? >>>> >>>> Thanks guys for any help! >>>> >>>> Graham >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > Hi
May be this can Help. How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network’s computers. http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted Jack (MVP-Networking). Show quoteHide quote "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message news:O8OdnRTmC9jIT0nZRVnyrQ@bt.com... > Oops answering myself here, but just tried switching off Zonealarm and I > can now see everything shared on my PC from my laptop. > > Next problem, I haven't got a clue what setting to tick in ZA to allow my > network to work, can anyone guide me slowly please? > > Thanks again! > > > > "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message > news:ZPudncDlyop9TUnZRVnyig@bt.com... >> Hi and thanks for the reply, but I need more help please! >> >> I am trying to share files and a printer. The printer is a USB and >> connected to my PC. >> >> I am having a lot of trouble accessing files and my PC printer from my >> laptop it keeps saying 'not accessible.' On my PC my printer is listed >> as shared and also my files are all there, but although I can see the >> network listed on my laptop I cannot get into it to see files etc I just >> get the name of my PC listed with the three little blue TV's (sorry but I >> am very new to this!) >> >> If I click on the name of my PC in the Network list on my laptop I get >> the egg timer for about 30 seconds and then 'not accessible' >> >> I have set up permissions and I can ping both computers so why won't it >> let my laptop in? >> >> Any help please very much appreciated I have been on this all day reading >> guides off the net and I do seem to have them talking but not sharing. >> >> Thanks guys! >> >> >> >> >> "Benedictum" <domi***@vobis.com> wrote in message >> news:WcCdnR4elI0aAUnZnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d@comcast.com... >>>I always find running the wizard confuses the issue. I always install >>>wireless network either manually or using the manufacturer's install >>>routine. Enjoy your wireless network- it is always fun working in the >>>backyard while barbecuing :) >>> >>> B. >>> >>> "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message >>> news:x7SdnegNd8fW9knZnZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@bt.com... >>>> Ignore my post, having tried for two hours this morning, changing every >>>> setting possible I decided, as it is only one day old, to restore the >>>> laptop to it's original config and surprise surprise, my wireless >>>> network works again. >>>> >>>> God knows what changed but all is well. >>>> >>>> >>>> "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message >>>> news:AYCdnaXWh6Yv1knZRVnyhw@bt.com... >>>>> Note: Using Windows XP on PC and XP Home Edition on Acer Aspire >>>>> Laptop. >>>>> >>>>> My new laptop arrived yesterday and it found my BT hub (Thomson ST >>>>> Remote NDIS Device) automatically so I entered the key and it all >>>>> fired up beautifully, I was so pleased because I know nothing about >>>>> networking and was worried it would be complicated. >>>>> >>>>> Now there is a but, this morning I turn on my laptop and it cannot >>>>> find a wireless network!??!? >>>>> >>>>> Just to fill you in on a few details, my router is always on, I have >>>>> made no changes to my home PC which is connected to the BT Router via >>>>> USB lead. I turned my new laptop off and on several times yesterday >>>>> and was impressed that there was always a connection present without >>>>> any prompting. >>>>> >>>>> I also want to set up so my laptop can access my slave drive on my PC >>>>> where all my important documents are, to so save me copying them over, >>>>> but XP network wizard hasn't helped much. >>>>> >>>>> Is there a kind person who can help, even on the phone I am happy to >>>>> call in the UK just email me, or is there a 'complete idiots guide' on >>>>> the net somewhere that I can look at? >>>>> >>>>> Thanks guys for any help! >>>>> >>>>> Graham >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > Yep got it thanks for that, it seems ZA automatically put my Network in the
internet zone so I just moved it to the trusted zone and all works fine. I hope after all these sharing settings I am not venerable to attack from the internet, I am running ZA pro on my PC and Windows Firewall on Laptop, also Avast AV on both, assume this is enough? Thanks again Show quoteHide quote "Jack (MVP-Networking)." <J***@DiscussionGroup.com> wrote in message news:eMG7EYLuGHA.3964@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... > Hi > May be this can Help. > How I set my software Firewall to allow free traffic between my Network's > computers. > http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted > Jack (MVP-Networking). > > "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message > news:O8OdnRTmC9jIT0nZRVnyrQ@bt.com... >> Oops answering myself here, but just tried switching off Zonealarm and I >> can now see everything shared on my PC from my laptop. >> >> Next problem, I haven't got a clue what setting to tick in ZA to allow my >> network to work, can anyone guide me slowly please? >> >> Thanks again! >> >> >> >> "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message >> news:ZPudncDlyop9TUnZRVnyig@bt.com... >>> Hi and thanks for the reply, but I need more help please! >>> >>> I am trying to share files and a printer. The printer is a USB and >>> connected to my PC. >>> >>> I am having a lot of trouble accessing files and my PC printer from my >>> laptop it keeps saying 'not accessible.' On my PC my printer is listed >>> as shared and also my files are all there, but although I can see the >>> network listed on my laptop I cannot get into it to see files etc I just >>> get the name of my PC listed with the three little blue TV's (sorry but >>> I am very new to this!) >>> >>> If I click on the name of my PC in the Network list on my laptop I get >>> the egg timer for about 30 seconds and then 'not accessible' >>> >>> I have set up permissions and I can ping both computers so why won't it >>> let my laptop in? >>> >>> Any help please very much appreciated I have been on this all day >>> reading guides off the net and I do seem to have them talking but not >>> sharing. >>> >>> Thanks guys! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> "Benedictum" <domi***@vobis.com> wrote in message >>> news:WcCdnR4elI0aAUnZnZ2dnUVZ_u-dnZ2d@comcast.com... >>>>I always find running the wizard confuses the issue. I always install >>>>wireless network either manually or using the manufacturer's install >>>>routine. Enjoy your wireless network- it is always fun working in the >>>>backyard while barbecuing :) >>>> >>>> B. >>>> >>>> "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message >>>> news:x7SdnegNd8fW9knZnZ2dnUVZ8qKdnZ2d@bt.com... >>>>> Ignore my post, having tried for two hours this morning, changing >>>>> every setting possible I decided, as it is only one day old, to >>>>> restore the laptop to it's original config and surprise surprise, my >>>>> wireless network works again. >>>>> >>>>> God knows what changed but all is well. >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> "G" <graham.me(nospam)@btinternet.com> wrote in message >>>>> news:AYCdnaXWh6Yv1knZRVnyhw@bt.com... >>>>>> Note: Using Windows XP on PC and XP Home Edition on Acer Aspire >>>>>> Laptop. >>>>>> >>>>>> My new laptop arrived yesterday and it found my BT hub (Thomson ST >>>>>> Remote NDIS Device) automatically so I entered the key and it all >>>>>> fired up beautifully, I was so pleased because I know nothing about >>>>>> networking and was worried it would be complicated. >>>>>> >>>>>> Now there is a but, this morning I turn on my laptop and it cannot >>>>>> find a wireless network!??!? >>>>>> >>>>>> Just to fill you in on a few details, my router is always on, I have >>>>>> made no changes to my home PC which is connected to the BT Router via >>>>>> USB lead. I turned my new laptop off and on several times yesterday >>>>>> and was impressed that there was always a connection present without >>>>>> any prompting. >>>>>> >>>>>> I also want to set up so my laptop can access my slave drive on my PC >>>>>> where all my important documents are, to so save me copying them >>>>>> over, but XP network wizard hasn't helped much. >>>>>> >>>>>> Is there a kind person who can help, even on the phone I am happy to >>>>>> call in the UK just email me, or is there a 'complete idiots guide' >>>>>> on the net somewhere that I can look at? >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks guys for any help! >>>>>> >>>>>> Graham >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >> >> > > 
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