Configure a wireless network between 2 computers

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• Issues with Dell desktop computer wireless and D-Link wireless network card. Only able to get wireless access by checking "Use Windows to configure my wireless network". This kind of file sharing impossible.

  original title: can't see the computer on wireless internet!

  I hope that's not too much detail, but I would like that the sequence of events to be clear...

  I have a Dell desktop computer that's probably six or seven years now.  It did not come with a wireless card, so I bought a DLink router and combo card wireless, install both with the DLink software.  It works beautifully.

  Later, we through my rep AT & T DSL, I got a Motorola modem/router with wireless capabilities.  I had plugged directly on my computer Dell desktop and moved to a Dell laptop DLink wireless receiver.  No problems.

  The Dell laptop is dead and the DLink receiver has not been used for a long time.  Family of my daughter moved to our place, and I have connected his desktop computers and laptop to wireless internet, using the Windows Connection Wizard.  Still no problem.

  I got a new ASUS laptop, I also linked using the Windows Wizard.  STILL no problem.

  Now, here's the problem comes.  I moved the Dell desktop computer, connected the DLink wireless receiver to it and I am able to get wireless access ONLY when I go into the properties of PC, click the wireless networks tab and check the "use Windows to configure my wireless network" box.  Then I can connect correctly, but I don't see this computer on my wireless network.  Bad luck... because I want to be able to access share files.  When I try to connect using different assistants of Windows, I get a message to the effect that, if I used another software to connect to the program, I can't use the Windows Wizard.

  So, what can I do to remove the original configuration of DLink completely and to connect to my wireless network using the wizards in Windows?  I uninstalled the software of DLink, but it seems to have no effect at all.

  BTW, Dell desktop computer is running XP, office computer of my daughter is running VISTA, and two laptops are equipped with Windows 7.  I can see all the computers on the network with the exception of the original Dell desktop computer wireless.

  Any help would be appreciated!

  Hi Joe and DonnaLoth,

  The network will have to be changed to allow the computer Windows XP join a workgroup.

  How to change a computer name, join a domain, and add a computer description in Windows XP or Windows Server 2003

  You can also read the following article.

  Networking of computers running different versions of Windows

• "Use Windows to configure my wireless network. is missing

  Hello:

  There is NO connection of Belkin Wireless adapter flashes to pick up the signal.

  Whenever there is no link, I need click Belkins utility in the system tray at the bottom to obtain, however, it keeps not connected and takes only 10-20 minutes.

  Moreover, I found when I clicked, Belkin icon > properties > network and found there is no "use Windows to configure my wireless network.

  How do I fix this problem?

  Thank you for your help in advance.

  Hello

  I suggest to follow the steps in the below links and let them know the State of the question.

  Wireless and wired network problems:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-in/Windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=Windows-XP&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  To set up automatic wireless network configuration:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/proddocs/en-us/wlan_client_configure.mspx?mfr=true

  For more information:

  Follow the steps in the link to configure the adapter Belkin Wireless below:

  http://www.Belkin.com/support/DL/p75451_f5d8053.PDF

  If the problem persists, then I suggest you to contact the Belkin Support:

  http://www.Belkin.com/us/support

  I hope that the information above helps you.

  
  

• Home network between 2 computers by LAN does not.

  I am trying to establish a network between 2 computers per LAN. They are in the same workgroup and I see each computer on the other computer. When I try and open or use of disks from one computer to another, I get 2 messages. 1. you don't have administrator rights. 2. this drive is not accessible. I used the wizard of network at home several times without success. Both computers have Windows XP. ????? Is there an easier way?

  Robbo,

  You can visit the pages below:
  http://www.duxcw.com/FAQ/network/xpshare.htm
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/304040
  See you soon ~!

• "Limited connection" when you configure the network between two computers XP.

  Original title: Configuration of the network connection

  Trying to establish a network connection between two home PCs., both running Windows XP Pro. Have been through the network on both PC Setup Wizard but, they still say limited, in fact no connection. I use an Ethernet cable between the two Crusader. If it is true what I'm doing wrong?

  Thanx Terry

  Old but good, networking tips from MVP Malke, MS:

  The best and simplest is to buy a wireless router. This way you get Internet connectivity both machines and the added benefit of security more between you and the Internet. Then you configure your network wireless safely, and then you configure file/printer sharing. Here is information on the implementation of a router and also in networking. It seems long, but don't be intimidated. Setting up a router and the LAN of sharing between two computers takes about 15 minutes.

  The router configuration

  Setting up a router is simple enough. Normally, you run the CD that came with the router and follow the instructions. If you're running Vista, maybe the CD that came with the router does not work; I do not know this. But you can set up the router without the CD. Note that if you have Internet cable for the connection you have just set up the router to DHCP (or there may even be a choice of cable to choose). If you have DSL Internet, you select TRP usually and enter the username and password you selected when you initially set the DSL connection. So:

  1. turn off the power to your cable modem.

  2. attach a cable (usually supplied with the router) course Ethernet cat5e Internet/WAN port of the router to the Ethernet port on the cable modem.

  3. connect the ethernet cable cat5e from the network card in your computer to one of the ports on the router. If you do not have an ethernet cable (because you were using USB), you will need to go to the store and buy a.

  4. turn on the cable modem. After that all the lights are on, turn on the router.

  To configure the router:

   

  Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples given are for a Linksys router. See the manual of your router or the router mftr's Web site. for the parameters by default if you don't have a Linksys. Open a browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the address bar type:

  http://192.168.1.1 [Enter] (it is default IP address of the router, which varies from router to router then check your manual)

  This will bring you to the login screen of the router. The default username is blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes. Enter this information. You are now in the configuration of the router utility. Your configuration utility may be slightly different from mine.

  Click the Administration link at the top of the page. Enter your new password. MAKE A NOTE SOMEWHERE THAT YOU WILL NOT LOSE. Re-enter the password to confirm it, and then click Save settings at the bottom of the page. The router will reboot and show you the box of connection again. Do not fill in the user name and put it in your new password to enter the configuration utility.

  Now, click on the link wireless at the top of the page. Change the network name (SSID) wireless by default to something, you'll recognize. I suggest that my clients not use their surname as the SSID. For example, you might want to name your network wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or similar.

  Click on save settings and when you get the prompt that your changes were successful, click the wireless security link which is just beside the Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). If you have a newish computer, you will be able to affect security WPA2-Personal Mode. Do this and enter a password. The password is what you enter on all computers that are allowed to connect to the wireless network. MAKE A NOTE SOMEWHERE THAT YOU WILL NOT LOSE.

  At this point, your router is set up and if the computer that you use to configure the router will normally connect wireless, disconnect the Ethernet cable and wireless of the computer should see your new network. Enter the password you created to join the network and start surfing.

  *****

  B. file/printer sharing of

  Excellent, comprehensive, but easy to understand article on sharing files/printer under Vista. Contains information about sharing printers and files, and the folders:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  For XP, start by running the Network Setup Wizard the on all machines (see warning in section A below).

  Problems sharing files between computers on a network are usually caused by 1) a misconfigured firewall or a firewall neglected (including a dynamic firewall in a virtual private network); or (2) inadvertently run two firewalls such as the firewall of Windows and a third-party firewall. and/or (3) do not have accounts to the same users and passwords on all computers in the workgroup. (4) tries to create actions where the operating system does not.

  A. configure the firewall on all machines to allow traffic to local area network (LAN) as being approved. With the Windows Firewall, it means which allows file sharing / print on the Exceptions tab normally run the XP Network Setup Wizard will take care of this for these machines. The only "witch hunt", it will turn on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you are not running a third-party firewall or you have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2006/07) which acts as a firewall, you're fine.  With a third-party firewall, I usually set up the allocation of LAN with an IP address range. E.g. would be 192.168.1.0 - 192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your correct subnet. Do not run more than one firewall. DON'T STOP FIREWALLS; CONFIGURE THEM CORRECTLY.

  (B) to facilitate the Organization, put all computers in the same workgroup. This is done from the System applet in Control Panel, the computer name tab.

  C. create the counterpart of the user accounts and passwords on all machines. You do not need to be logged into the same account on all machines and assigned to each user account passwords can be different; accounts/passwords just need to exist and to match on all machines. DO NOT NEGLECT TO CREATE PASSWORDS, EVEN IF ONLY OF SIMPLE. If you want a machine to boot directly to the desktop (a particular user account) for convenience, you can do this. The instructions on this link work for XP and Vista:

  Set up Windows to automatically connect (MVP Ramesh) - http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm

  D. Si one or more of the computers is XP Pro or Media Center, turn off Simple file sharing (Folder Options > view tab).

  E. create share as you wish. XP Home does not share the users directory or the Program Files, but you can share folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the Shared Documents folder. See the first link above for more information on Vista sharing.

  F. you have the job of file sharing (and tested by exchanging a file between machines), if you want to share a printer connected locally to one of your computers, share of this machine. Then go to the printer mftr Web site. and download the latest drivers for the correct system. Install them on the target machines. The printer must be collected during the installation procedure. If this isn't the case, install the drivers and then use the Add Printer Wizard. In some cases, printers must be installed as local printers, but it is outside this response.

• C4780 omitting step of configuration of wireless network

  Hi at all - no matter what I try, connect get the C4780 from the step network configuration.  All abstracts of the report status come back negative - "Cannot retrieve intellectual property."

  The wireless network is hosted by a DLINK DI-624 with WPA - PSK encryption. HOWEVER (!), I'm ONLY using the 624 as access point and not like the firewall/gateway to my ISP (verizon FIOS).  The real gateway is a DLINK DI-604 with an IP 192.168.0.1.  The DI-624 has a different IP address static (.15 in this case) without WAN connection.  The FIOS WAN is connected to the 604 and the 604 provides the DHCP service.  The DHCP service on the 624 (wireless) is off - it's just acting as a wireless access point.

  For the curious, the reason is that we only run the wireless when we need as the House is especially wired.

  This wireless setup works fine for all other devices that we tried (portable computers of all sorts.), the iPods of all kinds, games, etc.

  But not for this printer.  Question - is this printer assuming that the wireless access point _is_ the entry door?  Is there anything else I can try?  Thank you very much in advance!

  Amazing - I'm speechless.

  On the implication that the C4780 requires WPA2, I started looking into that.  It turns out that apparently verizon FIOS in the old days (for how long I don't know) used routers wireless DI-624 (revC), which is what I have.  I got their share.

  These routers _do_ WPA2 support out-of-the-box, but _not_ to verizon!  It seems that verizon charge their own copy of the firmware on the device before giving it to customers.  Their version of the firmware does not supports WPA2.  Also, their version does not support other options native dlink.

  In addition, the firmware upgrade process has apparently a security check where incompatible updates are rejected.

  Then, try to install the real dlink firmware to get the support of WPA2 by downloading just the dlink firmware does not work.  Instead, one must "jailbreak" the DI - 624 by doing a hard reset that removes everything.  This leaves the open unit to install any firmware (an implication being that if a bad firmware is loaded, one can brick the device).  So after a hard reset, I installed the firmware dlink real, re-configured as an AP with WPA2.

  And tada, it works!

  As a minor side note, everything works except to go to the page interface web printer via a device wired (it seems to me that to get the printer Web page needs a wireless device).  However, this is not a problem.  This works.

  Thanks a lot for the persistence and time to support this list.

  p.s. Here is a link to find out how to reset the DI-624 and load new firmware:

  http://www.dslreports.com/Forum/remark, 11672142? Hilite = di + 624 + firmware

• Configuration of wireless network

  I have a HP SmartTouch 600-1050.

  I am connected to the internet via cable modem BrightHouse.

  I recently acquired a Nook HD + and would like to know how to set up a wireless network.

  I have a Linksys Wireless N300 router.

  YES, the installation program should look like;

  If the cable modem, wireless router and computers are in the same room:

  Coaxial cable > Cable Modem > cable > E900 Wireless Router > cable > computer + CORNER HD + on 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFI

  If the cable modem, router wireless are in the same room and the computer is in another room:

  Coaxial cable > Cable Modem > cable > router wireless E900 + computer and NOOK HD + 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFI

  Please send Bravo

• Network between three computers does not work

  Original title: I have 2 laptops wireless on Win and D-link router and I cannot connect to my third computer running Windows Vista that is hard wired to the router. I want the three of us talking to each other.

  I have 2 laptops wireless on Win7, a D-link router, and I can't connect to my third computer running Windows Vista that is hard wired to the router. I want the three of us talking to each other.

  Hello

  1. you get any error message?

  2 have had any changes made to the computer before the show?

  Please follow the methods.

  Method 1:

  Follow the steps in the link.

  Problems in Windows http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/help/wired-and-wireless-network-connection-problems-in-windows wireless and wired network connection

  Method 2:

  Follow the steps in the link.

  Networking of computers running different versions of Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Reference link:

  Network connection problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-network-connection-problems

• Question about the configuration of wireless networks

  I managed to set up my laptop and desktop computer to access the interest through a Belkin WLan modem router. So why can't they access each other or the printer that is attached to the office. Computers independently access the router via a wireless connection.

  The printer is connected to the desktop via the parrell port. Each are running xp home.

  Hello

  In so that they can access the printer, you must have the shared printer. Go to start-> settings-> fax and printers, then go to your printer, right click and go to share. Then share it. Now go to your cell phone and go back to the printers and Faxes page. Now click on add a printer and click on that it is connected to the network via another computer and add it to your laptop. Now it should be usable on the network. So that your computers to see each other, they will have to be interconnected, in a literal sense. Access networks and create a LAN or WLAN, first of all, the office, then the laptop. After that the two of them, they should be interconnected and see themselves. A routher is dandy, but for some reason, some computers do not always act as well as on a network up to that force you to.

• Wireless network with 2 computers and a HP J4680 printer with connection problem

  I have two computers.  Each of them has been connected to the HP Officejet J4680.  I can "ping" the printer from both computers and get a response.  I can print documents to the printer to a computer (A), but not the other (B).  Each computer uses the same IP address and Port HP_192.168.1.3_CN95L981CS052X 192.168.1.3 for the wireless printer.

  Today, I learned if both computers are turned on, I can print from computer B, using the printer profile stored in A computer.

  I reinstalled the driver several times.  I reconnect the printer to the network.  The troubleshooting provided by HP software was not able to determine why computer B will not recognize the wireless printer.

  I don't want have always both computers to print to the printer wireless.

  Sounds like it could be a problem with the software. To begin with, that I want to be sure that remove us the software completely and correctly before you continue. Follow the instructions below and see what happens after.

  First of all, if you use a USB cable, be sure to remove it (it's important). Do not plug it in again until the software instructs you. Through devices and printers, programs and features and issues Device Manager and make sure that all copies, files, and programs related to the printer are removed. As indicated, and then restart the computer.

  In the menu START menu type "%temp%" and press ENTER. Here, I want you to press Ctrl + A, and press DELETE. Some files you cannot delete them, ignore these files and delete the majority that allows it to.

  find and install SOFTWARE to FEATURE FULL if it is available:

  http://h10025.www1.HP.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?cc=us&LC=en&DLC=en&product=3692888

  Install and let me know the result!

  Have a great day!

  -Spencer

  PS have a wonderful day and a fantastic weekend!

• Satellite 2410-304, configuration of wireless connection between two laptops

  I need help on lan wireless setup.i don't know what it.i have a s2410-304 and an a10 1514.need something else? If this isn't the case, please write everything on 'how to setup' step by step...

  Hello
  I think the best way to get comfortable with your Wifi network is to study "how to build a Wireless Home Network - tutorial.

  Follow this link-> http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/wirelessproducts/a/howtobuildwlan.htm?iam=metaresults&terms=home+hard ware + tools

  Good bye

• Tecra A2-use windows to configure my wireless network.

  I have this option checked, but frequently during the day the box is unchecked and I lose settings. Once checked once again everything is Ok. Does anyone else have this problem and found a cure?

  Hello

  I had this problem with configuring Wlan Windows but only because I used the Intel ProSet utility and clean windows option.
  If the Intel ProSet utility began then the windows option has been disabled because the Intel ProSet utility undertook the Wlan configuration

  I think you should check if some WLan 3rd party tools are not loaded in the background

• Question on the creation of a wireless network with small size

  I'm trying to configure a wireless network between my A100-147, a BT Voyager 2110 wireless router/Modem and my desktop computer with a printer so that I can print from the laptop. The laptop can access the Internet OK and I can set up the network on the desktop by checking the use Windows to configure my wireless network settings option in the wireless network connection properties dialog box. I can not this box at the top on the A100. What should I do?

  As a side note, I also tried FN + F8 to toggle the Wi - Fi adapter, but nothing seems to happen, no indicator appears on the display. Is this correct?

  Hello

  I put t know if I understood you right, but you said that the laptop accessing the internet via WLan, but you cannot select the option use Windows to configure my network wireless on the laptop.

  So, how to connect to the WLan with the laptop? Have you used a utility 3rd to configure the WiFi network?

  As far as I know if you want to connect to the computer at the other PC via WLan so the computer-to-computer (ad hoc) option must be enabled!

• Need help to set up a network between two Windows 7 computers

  I have two Windows 7 computers at home: one is a desktop computer that is connected directly to the internet (with a network cable), and the other is a laptop computer that is not directly connected to the internet with a network cable.  We have a configuration of wireless network for your laptop is set up of this network and has internet access.

  What I want to do is set up a network between the two of them, so that the laptop can access the printer that is directly connected to the desktop computer.  I got this configuration when both computers are Windows XP, but since we their past to Windows 7 I can not it works.  I tried to create a home network, I set the printer on sharable and given him a name, but I can't access it on the laptop.

  The printer is actually a photocopier, but it is directly connected to the desktop computer.  In fact, it is connected to the router than the phone company provided.  But we want the laptop to be able to access it and use it.  As I said, we had this configuration when these computers are computers Windows XP, but I tried following the instructions to do this for Windows 7 and I can't make it work.

  Also, I'm not that computer savy, so please if you tell me to run a program it please tell me how to find and launch this program.

  Thanks for any help.

  Hello

  Welcome to the Microsoft Community Forum.

  Before you start with the troubleshooting steps, I would need some information on the subject, so that we can better help you.

  1. What happens exactly when you try to access the shared printer on the network home?
  2. You receive an error message/code?
  3. Have you tried sharing the computer and using collective housing resources?

  As you mentioned, you can share printer for two other computer running on Windows 7, you can check the items below that will provide you with information on how to work with the host group, and also another article that will you provide steps on how to share a printer on the network.

  Homegroup from start to finish

  Share a printer

  Hope that the information provided is useful. Let us know in case you need additional assistance.

  Thank you.

• Using Zyxel wireless network configuration

  Using Panel to have Windows configure my system to use a wireless connection to internet via Zyxel USB. Using Windows options, network, Network Setup and configuration of wireless network connection me don't upset none the case. I understand there is a way that Windows will automatically connect. I need to update my Windows? I would like assistance. Bill

  Thanks for the information.

  No, you don't need an update.

  I do not understand your answer to no. 5, in particular "the material was not recognized by Windows, it requires a manual boot without Windows manages the connection of the device to the router."

  In Windows, there are basically two ways that a wireless adapter can be controlled.  Windows can control the unit by using a feature called 'Wireless Zero Configuration' or a utility provided by the manufacturer of the card.  As a general rule, you want one or the other - not both active at the same time.

  If the icon you are referencing is a 'Z' in a box (http://tinyurl.com/cjn3mje), then the Zyxel utility is in charge.   Which is perfectly OK (and probably provides more features than Windows WZC), but I'm not familiar with the details of using the Zyxel utility.  If you identify the model of your adapter, I can see if I can find his online user manual, and explain the steps you need to take

  If you use the Zyxel or Windows WZC utility, you must take the basic steps are the same:

  1. search for available wireless networks.
  2. identify your network in the list that is displayed (this is your SSID or 'Network name')
  3. click on "sign in".
  4. Enter the encryption password when you are prompted.

  Did you do the above?  That's happened?

  Additional information:

  Windows WZC automatically saves the connection (SSID and password) information once you connect successfully.  I don't know if the Zyxel utility done automatically or if you explicitly save a 'profile' with the data.

  Any utility that you use, you must know the SSID of your router and the password for the encryption.  Verizon technology that installed your router should provide you with this information.  It can also be written on a label on the bottom of the router.

  If you do not have - or lost - this information, you can find it by connecting to the router.  Preferably, you should do this using an Ethernet cable - assuming you can get your computer back close enough to the router.  You will need to know the name of user and password to connect to the router.  Again, Verizon technology would have to provide this information for you.

  As far as I can determine '20.10.7' is the revision number of the firmware of your router.  I believe - but am not sure - that the user guide is here--> http://www.actiontec.com/support/doc_files/MI424WR_Rev._E&F_User_Manual_20.10.7_v1_GPL.pdf