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Wed 18/08/04 at 20:47
"Majestic"
Posts: 1,625
Its probably worth pointing out - this is a wireless router, but please read on, you may have experienced similar troubles with a wired one

I opted for the Linkseys WAG 54G – apparently one of the best routers available to date. Already I have trouble.

After configuring my computer up with hard wire I decided to install the wireless card on my other computer.

ASDL ROUTER ----(wire)------- My PC
|
|__) ) ) ) Wire-Less



) ) ) )!—Other computer with wireless card (Excellent signal)

My internet connection works fine – but after following the installation process with the wireless card I can connect to the router – but I am only sending packets when I am connected – and very few of them at that. Both the router and the card are Wireless-G so I cannot see an obvious problem. I’ve messed around with the network connection wizard but he’s not a patch on young Harry potter – and cannot seem to resolve my problem.

If anybody could lend me any valuable information I will be very pleased – even if you are unsure, any information is welcomed with open arms. Thanks.
Fri 20/08/04 at 21:31
"Majestic"
Posts: 1,625
Its alright now, but thanks for the response - i had to configure the fire wall to trust a certain IP - then i had to disable both standard window firewalls - now it works fine. 9 times out of 10 anyway !
Thu 19/08/04 at 15:39
"I love yo... lamp."
Posts: 19,577
So basically you are having trouble sharing files? Best to work through the troubleshooter in the help and support centre but most likely thing I can think of is that the computers have seperate domains or workgroups. To check, control panel > system > computer name.
Wed 18/08/04 at 22:42
"Majestic"
Posts: 1,625
oh i've found it out.
Wed 18/08/04 at 22:41
"Majestic"
Posts: 1,625
I dont know!
How do i find out the IP of the other computer?
Wed 18/08/04 at 22:34
Regular
"+34 Intellect"
Posts: 21,334
Can you actually ping each computer?
Wed 18/08/04 at 22:22
"Majestic"
Posts: 1,625
no, firewall is diabled on both mate.
This is really peeing me off , more than Ninja Gaiden
Wed 18/08/04 at 22:12
Regular
"+34 Intellect"
Posts: 21,334
Do you have a firewall running on each computer?

If so you will have to add the IP addresses of your computers to the trusted addresses list.
Wed 18/08/04 at 22:12
Regular
Posts: 4,279
My network places is a biatch aint it.
Wed 18/08/04 at 22:10
"Majestic"
Posts: 1,625
Ok, i've managed to share the net - not i cannot share files.
I just keep on getting a MSHOME not accessible error - when i try to click on the view workgroup computers button. On the other PC when they try to click on my PC then it says you cannot acsess this computer.

Any ideas?
Wed 18/08/04 at 20:47
"Majestic"
Posts: 1,625
Its probably worth pointing out - this is a wireless router, but please read on, you may have experienced similar troubles with a wired one

I opted for the Linkseys WAG 54G – apparently one of the best routers available to date. Already I have trouble.

After configuring my computer up with hard wire I decided to install the wireless card on my other computer.

ASDL ROUTER ----(wire)------- My PC
|
|__) ) ) ) Wire-Less



) ) ) )!—Other computer with wireless card (Excellent signal)

My internet connection works fine – but after following the installation process with the wireless card I can connect to the router – but I am only sending packets when I am connected – and very few of them at that. Both the router and the card are Wireless-G so I cannot see an obvious problem. I’ve messed around with the network connection wizard but he’s not a patch on young Harry potter – and cannot seem to resolve my problem.

If anybody could lend me any valuable information I will be very pleased – even if you are unsure, any information is welcomed with open arms. Thanks.

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