annoying linksys router problem

Question

I got a 'excellent' signal strength, because I have the router close to the wireless computer network card. But for some weird reason, it disconnects, and reconnects. It seems to start doing this, after following a security tip to disable 'wireless ssid broadcast'. It disconnects and reconnects from time to time. Also, what are the step by step instructions to network 2 computers, with Windows XP service pack 2?? The desktop has a wireless network card (because Wal-Mart didn't have the regualr) and the laptop is connected by ethernet cable. I am new to networking; I was on dial-up for 3.5 years. Thanks!!!

volcano11 · Answer

First, re-enable SSID broadcast.   It does very little for security and it does sometimes cause problems like you are experiencing.    As for setting up the local network, there are hundreds of sites that give step by step instructions.   Among there are   www.homenethelp.com   http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm   http://www.theeldergeek.com/quick_guide_to_simple_file_sharing.htm   Finally a tip - most problems that people have with file sharing networks is third party firewalls being misconfigured so that they do not allow the local network to work.  If you have any doubt, disable any third party firewalls from Norton, McAfee, or Zone Labs until you get the network working, then make sure it is configured properly when it is re-enabled.   Steve

msil217 · Answer

Thanks so much for your help, but I decided to take back the wireless network card and the router. I'll just connect each computer direct.

My stupid wireless network card quit working (the led was out) and I couldn't connect.I tried restarting, and the computer could not detect a signal(yes, the card was in snug).

Wal-Mart should have had the wired-type in the first place. Hopefully, I can get about $100 back.

msil217 · Answer

OK, I might change my mind. I will take back the wireless network card, because I don't need it.

Will this work with a router??

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?TabPage=techspecs&sku=A0202263&spagenum=&category_id=5604&brandid=&k=&c=us&l=en&cs=19&mnf=&prst=&prEnd=&mnfsku=&orderby=&searchtype=&pageb4search=&page=productlisting.aspx&instock=&refurbished=

msil217 · Answer

It is a Dimension 4400. It only has a modem card for dial-up. But hopefully, I won't need that anymore. :)

volcano11 · Answer

Yes that should work with any router, even wireless routers since they usually have 4 ethernet ports. But which model computer is this going in? Most recent Dell models have ethernet built onto the motherboard.

Steve

Message Edited by volcano11 on 11-10-2005 08:41 AM

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