Wireless Network Problems

Question

We have been trying to set up a wireless network between two Dimension 2400 computers using a Netgear WGR614 router at one computer (computer 1) and a WG311 adaptor card on another (computer 2) .  So far we have been able to get the internet to both computers but are not able to do file and printer sharing.  We ran the Network Setup Wizard on computer 1 which created a setup disk for computer 2.  We ran the setup disk on comp 2 and everything seemed to go fine.  But we still are not showing any shared pics or docs in the shared folder.  We then ran the Wireless Network Setup Wizard but that just told us that 'depending on the wireless software running on this computer the wireless network setup wizard might not work.  For details read article 871122 in the Microsoft knowledge base on Microsoft.com.'  and we were not able to continue with the wizard after that.      Do we need to install another adaptor card on computer 1?      Any help would be appreciated.      Thanx

volcano11 · Answer

Once the internet connection was working on both computers, there was and is no need to run the network setup wizard.  Often times the wizard just messes things up because the way the questions are worded, people often provide the wrong answers.    It is not clear from your message, but it seems to imply that computer 1 is connected to the router by a wired ethernet connection.  Why are you asking if you need to install another adapter card?  You only would need two adapter cards if you are using Internet Connection Sharing.  Internet Connnection Sharing is not used with a router, and if it is enabled, then it is sure to mess up networking if used with a router.  If the wizard enabled Internet Connection Sharing on any of the computers, make sure that it is disabled.   The most common reasons that File and Printer Sharing doesn't work are (1) File and Printer Sharing is not installed or enabled. (2) Drives/Folders/Printers have not been enabled.  And (3) Firewalls are blocking local network traffic.      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 Center, make sure they are configured to allow local network traffic.   Steve

blitz9092 · Answer

Steve,

I just purchased and installed a new Windows XP Pro Dim 8400 with 1450 Dell WLAN USB card and I have Cox broadband high speed internet. I have an existing Linksys wireless network in the house with two other dimensions 8200 and 4500 win xp home with linksys wireless cards. The network works fine. My problem is that my new dim 8400 can log on to the internet through the existing network, but I am having a problem seeing/viewing/connecting to the other computers (d8200 and d4500 xp home edition). I also want the new dim 8400 to print to the existing printer connected to the dim8200. I know I'm asking a lot but can someone please help me. I am not very experienced with the various network settings necessary to make the new d8400 connect and map to the other networked compters. Someone please help. Anyone. This a great forum. Thanks in advance for this forum.

blitz

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

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