That's pretty much it. I would like to share the printer, if possible, and the internet connection. However, I don't want to share files; not in the sense that someone on one of the other computers could access my financial info, for example. Is that doable? Nancy
As I understand you are trying to share the internet and also files/printer between the computers in the network through your Linksys router. The router does have a hardware firewall (similar to NAT). The best way to ensure privacy of your data is to enable DATA SECURITY OR ENCRYPTION on the router. Also, it is better to install a copy of firewall and antivirus on each computer for protection. The router would not take care of that. Sometimes, the computers and routers would not be able to communicate with each other because of the firewall. In such cases, please configure the firewall/antivirus program in such a manner that it wouldn't block the router or other computers in the network from communicating to each other. These settings can be found in the manufacturers' website.
In addition to Priku's suggestion, I would look at the Drive and Folder Sharing options on each machine, and if the only sharing you want to do is the printer, I would suggest a print server. This would allow it to be seen by everyone, without you have to share any resources off your computer at all. The print server can be wireless as well allowing it to be in a seperate area, keeping people out of the same room your pc is as well. More Security... Yeah....
Hope this helps.
Kevin Converse CTO Impulse Connect, Inc. converse@impulseconnect.com 727 786-1291 www.impulseconnect.com
Thank you, Kevin. That is helpful. As you were replying, I was looking up info about file sharing. This is so new to me (I've never been on a network). I don't know how much "sharing" is involved. The point is, there are many items on my computer I am willing to share. There are other things that I wouldn't dream of allowing access to to anyone. Perhaps this is where password protection comes in?
Thank you so much for your interest. I'll surely do that. I've had the equipment for a few weeks, but have been reluctant to install or have it done until I understood a little better what can of worms I was opening up, in terms of privacy & security.
I thought I would include the reason as to why I am starting to help out on these forums, a lot of people keep asking why I am doing this, so here is why.
I am working on a website that brings all things concerning wireless and networking together, so that it isn't such a time consuming endevaor to set up a small network. I am a support technician for our company Impulse Connect, and I have to deal with travelling Guests at the Hotels and Courthouses that we provide service to. Assisting people helps me to understand new products that the Guests at our Service Locations are using and help me to solve their Connection issues when visiting. It makes it easier to help the Guests when I know what setups they have in their Homes, and Offices, so that I am able to get them connected to our service, with out interfering with their existing connections when they return home. Thanks.
Kevin Converse converse@impulseconnect.com 727 786-1291 www.impulseconnect.com www.wirelesslaw.us www.hbwireless.us
If you need a hand, let me know it is free for me to call nationwide, so I don't mind helping out.
There is a lot to learn, and I don't know a lot of it... but, I am real good with analogies that make it simple to understand. Then you can at least attack the problem, knowing your enemy, rather than getting bushwacked from ringside.
Kevin Converse converse@impulseconnect.com 727 786-1291 www.impulseconnect.com www.wirelesslaw.us www.hbwireless.us
Welcome to the forum. As you know, some of the problems posted here can get pretty thorny, so it's always good to have another knowledgeable individual looking at them.
One thing I would like to point out, however, is that this is more than simply a discussion forum. It is also a huge searchable database. I'm sure you are well aware that most problems are not new. If new members take the time to use the Advanced Search facility (which is admittedly terribly slow) they will probably find their solution. Of course, taking the troubleshooting offline, either via telephone or email, defeats the searchable database capability. Please bear that in mind and allow everyone to benefit from your knowledge.
I had absolutely no idea. Next question would then be, are there any resources showing basic network setups and/or basic configurations for the Dell True Mobile Wireless Networking devices. The reason I ask, is because, I do the technical support for our company, which is a vendor of wireless internet access to hotels and Courthouses and the like. A lot of people visit these locations, and it is my job to get those that can't connect online. I was looking to offer my assistance here so that I could see what standards if any, were being used by Dell and their customers, I often configure the visitors Dell Device to best practice standards for an Infrastructure AP Network. I make assumptions that their home/office network is set up with a Wireless Router, running DHCP services and configure thier True Mobile Device Accordingly... I myself have the Inspiron 8200 with the TM1150 mini-pci card, with Windows XP. I have enjoyed flawless wireless connectivity in my home, my office and all hotspots visited, without having to reconfigure my device for 90% of the visits, and for those 10% it was usually the wep/wpa keys needed entered.
So, I have absolutely no problem working within the parameters. Let me know if there is any Dell Networking information located on the site. I have not been lucky enough to stumble upon it.
I was actually working on putting together complete how to's and posting them accordingly and with regularity... So thanks for any information you have that will free up some of my time searching.
Thanks,
Kevin Converse converse@impulseconnect.com 727 786-1291 www.impulseconnect.com www.wirelesslaw.us www.hbwireless.us
Keep in mind that the vast majority of postings in the forums are from home users seeking to implement small peer-to-peer networks supporting internet and file and printer sharing. The two most widely cited links for networking help in those areas are HomeNetHelp and PracticallyNetworked/. As wi-fi expands the number of questions regarding wireless has been growing.
Documentation on the Truemobile product line is available online through the Downloads or Reference tabs above, but it is difficult to find. For example, if you want information on the TM1450, use the Reference tab and specify an Inspiron 8600 on the left side of the screen. Then follow the networking links. Documentation for the Dell routers is also available: TM2300 here and TM1184 here. Frankly, most forum regulars advise posters against TM routers and recommend major brands such as Linksys, D-Link, Netgear or Belkin (see the recent posts regarding TM1184 problems with Comcast.)
I am aware of only one Dell link for general networking information and it is here. Forum regular jmwills has cited it in troubleshooting posts.
I recall several posts in the last six months from someone with a position similar to yours, troubleshooting customer connectivity for a major hotel chain. He posted here because he detected an above average number of connectivity problems with dell laptops. Unfortunately that's all I recall, but those posts are somewhere in here.
Ontheverde
154 Posts
0
June 21st, 2004 22:00
Thanks, Priku
That's pretty much it. I would like to share the printer, if possible, and the internet connection. However, I don't want to share files; not in the sense that someone on one of the other computers could access my financial info, for example. Is that doable? Nancy
priku
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0
June 21st, 2004 22:00
Hi...
As I understand you are trying to share the internet and also files/printer between the computers in the network through your Linksys router. The router does have a hardware firewall (similar to NAT). The best way to ensure privacy of your data is to enable DATA SECURITY OR ENCRYPTION on the router. Also, it is better to install a copy of firewall and antivirus on each computer for protection. The router would not take care of that. Sometimes, the computers and routers would not be able to communicate with each other because of the firewall. In such cases, please configure the firewall/antivirus program in such a manner that it wouldn't block the router or other computers in the network from communicating to each other. These settings can be found in the manufacturers' website.
Good Luck!!!
WiFiTech
20 Posts
0
June 23rd, 2004 01:00
Hello,
In addition to Priku's suggestion, I would look at the Drive and Folder Sharing options on each machine, and if the only sharing you want to do is the printer, I would suggest a print server. This would allow it to be seen by everyone, without you have to share any resources off your computer at all. The print server can be wireless as well allowing it to be in a seperate area, keeping people out of the same room your pc is as well. More Security... Yeah....
Hope this helps.
Kevin Converse CTO
Impulse Connect, Inc.
converse@impulseconnect.com
727 786-1291
www.impulseconnect.com
Ontheverde
154 Posts
0
June 23rd, 2004 01:00
Thank you, Kevin. That is helpful. As you were replying, I was looking up info about file sharing. This is so new to me (I've never been on a network). I don't know how much "sharing" is involved. The point is, there are many items on my computer I am willing to share. There are other things that I wouldn't dream of allowing access to to anyone. Perhaps this is where password protection comes in?
Thanks again for the reply,
Nancy
Ontheverde
154 Posts
0
June 23rd, 2004 16:00
Thank you so much for your interest. I'll surely do that. I've had the equipment for a few weeks, but have been reluctant to install or have it done until I understood a little better what can of worms I was opening up, in terms of privacy & security.
Nancy
WiFiTech
20 Posts
0
June 23rd, 2004 16:00
I thought I would include the reason as to why I am starting to help out on these forums, a lot of people keep asking why I am doing this, so here is why.
I am working on a website that brings all things concerning wireless and networking together, so that it isn't such a time consuming endevaor to set up a small network. I am a support technician for our company Impulse Connect, and I have to deal with travelling Guests at the Hotels and Courthouses that we provide service to. Assisting people helps me to understand new products that the Guests at our Service Locations are using and help me to solve their Connection issues when visiting. It makes it easier to help the Guests when I know what setups they have in their Homes, and Offices, so that I am able to get them connected to our service, with out interfering with their existing connections when they return home. Thanks.
Kevin Converse
converse@impulseconnect.com
727 786-1291
www.impulseconnect.com
www.wirelesslaw.us
www.hbwireless.us
WiFiTech
20 Posts
0
June 23rd, 2004 16:00
No Problem,
If you need a hand, let me know it is free for me to call nationwide, so I don't mind helping out.
There is a lot to learn, and I don't know a lot of it... but, I am real good with analogies that make it simple to understand. Then you can at least attack the problem, knowing your enemy, rather than getting bushwacked from ringside.
Kevin Converse
converse@impulseconnect.com
727 786-1291
www.impulseconnect.com
www.wirelesslaw.us
www.hbwireless.us
_Paladin
795 Posts
0
June 23rd, 2004 17:00
Kevin,
Welcome to the forum. As you know, some of the problems posted here can get pretty thorny, so it's always good to have another knowledgeable individual looking at them.
One thing I would like to point out, however, is that this is more than simply a discussion forum. It is also a huge searchable database. I'm sure you are well aware that most problems are not new. If new members take the time to use the Advanced Search facility (which is admittedly terribly slow) they will probably find their solution. Of course, taking the troubleshooting offline, either via telephone or email, defeats the searchable database capability. Please bear that in mind and allow everyone to benefit from your knowledge.
WiFiTech
20 Posts
0
June 23rd, 2004 22:00
Thanks,
I had absolutely no idea. Next question would then be, are there any resources showing basic network setups and/or basic configurations for the Dell True Mobile Wireless Networking devices. The reason I ask, is because, I do the technical support for our company, which is a vendor of wireless internet access to hotels and Courthouses and the like. A lot of people visit these locations, and it is my job to get those that can't connect online. I was looking to offer my assistance here so that I could see what standards if any, were being used by Dell and their customers, I often configure the visitors Dell Device to best practice standards for an Infrastructure AP Network. I make assumptions that their home/office network is set up with a Wireless Router, running DHCP services and configure thier True Mobile Device Accordingly... I myself have the Inspiron 8200 with the TM1150 mini-pci card, with Windows XP. I have enjoyed flawless wireless connectivity in my home, my office and all hotspots visited, without having to reconfigure my device for 90% of the visits, and for those 10% it was usually the wep/wpa keys needed entered.
So, I have absolutely no problem working within the parameters. Let me know if there is any Dell Networking information located on the site. I have not been lucky enough to stumble upon it.
I was actually working on putting together complete how to's and posting them accordingly and with regularity... So thanks for any information you have that will free up some of my time searching.
Thanks,
Kevin Converse
converse@impulseconnect.com
727 786-1291
www.impulseconnect.com
www.wirelesslaw.us
www.hbwireless.us
_Paladin
795 Posts
0
June 23rd, 2004 23:00
Kevin,
Keep in mind that the vast majority of postings in the forums are from home users seeking to implement small peer-to-peer networks supporting internet and file and printer sharing. The two most widely cited links for networking help in those areas are HomeNetHelp and PracticallyNetworked/. As wi-fi expands the number of questions regarding wireless has been growing.
Documentation on the Truemobile product line is available online through the Downloads or Reference tabs above, but it is difficult to find. For example, if you want information on the TM1450, use the Reference tab and specify an Inspiron 8600 on the left side of the screen. Then follow the networking links. Documentation for the Dell routers is also available: TM2300 here and TM1184 here. Frankly, most forum regulars advise posters against TM routers and recommend major brands such as Linksys, D-Link, Netgear or Belkin (see the recent posts regarding TM1184 problems with Comcast.)
I am aware of only one Dell link for general networking information and it is here. Forum regular jmwills has cited it in troubleshooting posts.
I recall several posts in the last six months from someone with a position similar to yours, troubleshooting customer connectivity for a major hotel chain. He posted here because he detected an above average number of connectivity problems with dell laptops. Unfortunately that's all I recall, but those posts are somewhere in here.