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July 31st, 2006 16:00
Network with XP and Win.98SE
Trying to set-up a home network between a new XPS 400(host) running Win.XP and an older Dimension XPS R400 (satellite) running Win. 98SE. Both 14' apart in the same room.
Set-up the new host PC last week, installed a Linksys WRT54G ver. 6 router successfully and got online via. a Westell 6100 DSL modem. Then installed a Linksys Wireless-G Adaptor ver.1 on the satellite and got onto the intranet via the same DSL modem.
Ran the Network Setup Disk on the host and made a floppy copy of it and ran in on the satellite.
On the satellite, Win. 98SE, got to a screen with the message; "Cannot Complete the Network Setup Wizard. The Wizard cannot find your network hardware."
Looked in the satellite's Control Panel under Network configuration and the Wireless-G USB Adapter, Client for Netware and Network, USB 10/100 Network Adapter and Westtell Wirespeed Dual Connect Modem were listed.
While it's good to be able to gone online with each PC it would be even better if folders/files could be moved between them.
Talked with a Dell On Call technician today but didn't get the problem solved.
Any suggestions on how to get the host and satellite to talk to(see) each other?
All suggestions and help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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volcano11
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July 31st, 2006 19:00
Since both computers connect to the internet, you already have a network set up, so you don't need the floppy disk. There are several good tutuorials on the web that can help you set this up. One is at http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp
One other thing that can prevent the local network from working is improperly configured firewalls. On any computer running Windows XP with SP1, disable the Windows XP firewall. It will not allow File and Printer Sharing. On computers running Windows XP with SP2, make sure that the Windows XP firewall has File and Printer Sharing checked off on the Exceptions tab. If you are running any third party firewalls, like those provided by such programs as Zone Alarm, Norton Internet Security, or McAfee Security Suite, make sure they are configured to allow local network traffic.
Steve
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July 31st, 2006 22:00
Steve,
Thanks for the prompt and knowledgeable reply! I'll get into the tutorials, which look good, later this evening.
The new host PC running XP with SP2 came with McAfee Security Suite and Windows Internet Security programs already running.. Excuse my abysmal knowledge about such things, but where are the commands located to configure these programs? I'm confident that firewalls are running but I've no idea whether or not either has File and Printer Sharing checked off.
I don't think that the satellite running with Windows 98SE has a firewall. But just in case, where do I look for one if it is configured.
Hopefully with your good advice I'll get the home network establish and not have to resort to calling in BestBuys Geek Squad to bail me out.
Thanks again.
1cornwall
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July 31st, 2006 22:00
Steve,
Thanks, I'll take it from here.
Found the Win. Security Firewall turn off in the Control Panel and how to do the File and Print Sharing selection using the Network Setup wizard.
Have a good evening.
volcano11
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July 31st, 2006 22:00