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vortical

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September 9th, 2005 17:00

wireless network between different windows versions

I have two computers which I am trying to connect through an ad-hoc wireless network. One is an Inspiron 8600 with a built-in wireless B card. The other is a desktop with windows 2000. I have a lynksys USB wireless adapter connected to the desktop. I went thorugh the steps to set up the Linksys adapter and now the Laptop is recieving a signal. The problem is, I want to use the desktop as a host computer since it has the printer and internet connection. To do that the network wizard says I either need to create a network setup disk or use my windows XP CD to finish the setup on the desk top. The problem is, The Inspiron does not have a floppy drive and I am unable to find my XP CD.
 
Are there any other options besides spending the money for an external floppy drive or a new copy of XP?
 
PS. I also have an internal wireless card that I could install in the desktop if that would make a difference.

kelly92115

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October 25th, 2005 06:00

I was wondering if you were ever able to fix your problem..  i currently have pretty much the same problem.  i received my inspiron 6000 with windows XP media today and had not a problem connecting to my network but the problem now is that my other networked desktop computers running windows 2000 won't let me access each other anymore.  As you said in your message i did the same by going to the wizard and it tell me that i need to make a network disk.  As you know can't do that due to no floppy and windows XP media came already installed on my laptop so no CD available.  I've tried so many things with no such luck.  Anyhow can u help me possibly?  Thank you
 
Kelly

vortical

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October 25th, 2005 17:00

I eventually found my XP CD but it turns out I didn't need it. Windows 2000 allows for network setup without the CD. Unfortunately I still haven't made much progress. I switched to an internal wireless card for the 2000 machine and both computers are recieving a signal. Unfortunately the computers still don't see each other on the network. Anyone who has done this sucessfully please let me know.

volcano11

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October 25th, 2005 19:00

See if the tutorial at www.homenethelp.com helps you solve the problem.  Note also that improperly configured firewalls can also block local network access.   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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