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April 2nd, 2004 14:00
WiFi, Lan conflicts
My son and brother have home WiFi internet and I want to utilize their setups when visiting, and I want to WiFi when traveling.
At home I have dsl internet access via a small lan.
I purchased a WiFi card for my Latitude LS and after using the above conflicts developed and my laptop crashed.
On the theory that my laptop was old and has had OS upgrades I ordered a Latitude D600 (XP Pro) with WiFi. What should I do to prevent system conflicts in the future?
Is there a "WiFi for Dumbies" article available?
At home I have dsl internet access via a small lan.
I purchased a WiFi card for my Latitude LS and after using the above conflicts developed and my laptop crashed.
On the theory that my laptop was old and has had OS upgrades I ordered a Latitude D600 (XP Pro) with WiFi. What should I do to prevent system conflicts in the future?
Is there a "WiFi for Dumbies" article available?
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EtienneLau
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April 4th, 2004 01:00
Can you be more specific regarding conflicts!!! I have a D500 and use WIFI at home and other places, ie like StarBucks, etc...
Gayle A
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April 4th, 2004 15:00
When I tried to use a new D-Link AirPlus XtremeG Cardbus Adapter with my Latitude LS it worked when traveling, then when I docked it at home (after removing the adaptercard) it gave me a message that there was a conflict with my wired network. In the course of trying to solve this my HD crashed. The crash created many bad sectors, now need to replace the notebook as I fear that the OS upgrade to XP may have contributed to the problem.
I don't want this to happen again.
Do I need to go all wireless (home and travel)? Is there anything I should do with my home config to prevent conflicts?
The home "server" is a Dimension desktop running Windows 2000, the hub is a Linksys 8-port networking hub (with available plugs) to which an ActionTec DSL Gateway is connected. I have a Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router available to use, but not installed.
Advice, please
Gayle A
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April 4th, 2004 17:00
EtienneLau
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April 4th, 2004 18:00
Do you know if it was a IP address conflict? I run with a docking station at work, and wireless everywhere else. When you are at home what is giving out IP addresses? Is your router giving out IP addresses.
If you could be more specific as to what this conflict was it would be helpful.
Gayle A
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April 4th, 2004 19:00
The reason I have not been specific is that I don't know what is important and I am "learning by doing". I sincerely appreciate your guiding me through this.
Yes, the conflict was an IP address. I know when the LAN was set up the "server" desktop established a range of IP addresses.
After looking on the board and seeing all the problems users are having with the Truemobile 2300 I don't want to use it.. looks to me like a very expensive sea anchor!
EtienneLau
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April 4th, 2004 21:00
Don't know much about the 2300. I am using a Netgear which is probably similar to the 2300. Conflict in IP means two computers on the network have the same IP address. Usually on any given network, there is one DHCP server that handles giving out addresses. In a home situation this is usually the router that is connected directly to the DSL/Cable modem.
In the situation with wireless, the 2300 or whatever wireless router you are using, you must disable the DHCP function on the 2300 and let the other router handle DHCP. I believe with the right configuration you should be able to run the 2300 with the other router.
EtienneLau
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April 4th, 2004 22:00
Does the 2300 have regular network ports on it to allow you to plug in with a CAT 5 cable?
1. Disconnect the 2300 from the 8 port hut.
2. Connect your labtop to the 2300 using a CAT 5
3. Log into the 2300.
4. Disable DHCP
5. Change the LAN IP address of the 2300 from its default, ie 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 to say 192.168.1.99 or 192.168.0.99, this is to prevent it from conflicting with the other router!!!!!
6. Connect the 2300 to your other network hub/switch but do not connect using the WAN port of the 2300!!!!
7. Everything should work at this point. Your other router or server should handle the DHCP and give your laptop the appropriate addresses.
Gayle A
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April 4th, 2004 23:00
I will print this and follow your recommendations when I receive my new notebook 'puter.
My home lan also connects me to printers and lets me reach to the "server" computer for some data files. Will that work through the wi-fi?
EtienneLau
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April 5th, 2004 00:00
Yes it does. That is how I print and access files on my server at home. Think of WIFI as a replacement for the wire connecting your other wired computers together.
If you need further help. Let me know. My email address: etienne@etolivia.com
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Gayle A
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April 23rd, 2004 02:00
The Latitude D600 arrived and I have it working on my home LAN (connects me to my DSL and printers). This puppy has wi fi.
I have in hand a Dell TrueMobile 2300, not set up.
What I would like to do is to plug the 2300 into the LAN cable that is presently plugged in to my computer, using that signal to access my LAN (and internet).
The instructions with the 2300 don't address this configuration.
Will my plan work? If yes, what are the steps to achieve this?
(FYI, I tried calling Tec Support but after 20 minutes waiting I needed to feed the family so hung up.)
EtienneLau
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April 23rd, 2004 03:00
1. Connect your computer directly to the 2300 on one of the 4 ports, with a regular network cable so you can configure the 2300.
2. On the 2300 Disable DHCP.
3. Turn on the appropriate Security: WEB(64bit or 128bit) or WKP
4. Change the SSID from its default value to something else. This is done for security reason.
5. disconnect computer from 2300.
6. Connect 2300 to your other DSL/Router, but do not connect 2300 to DSL Router using WAN/Internet port on the 2300, use one of the other 4 ports.
Gayle A
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April 23rd, 2004 04:00
Clarify... I have a DSL modem that is connected to my LAN hub by wire, and my notebook is currently connected to the LAN Hub by wire. The LAN hub also has two other desktops and my print server connected to it.
Do I plug the 2300 into the DSL modem (which does have a spare plug) or the LAN hub?
I had thought I would just take the wire that presently goes to the notebook for the 2300 as if all works well I won't need that. However, I do have spare plugs in the LAN hub which could be used for the 2300.
(Feeling realy dumb, I am well into my 60s and once was a whiz at MSDOS back when a Victor PC with a 10 mg hd was state of the art, I must pass off the technician hat to the young'ns.)
EtienneLau
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April 23rd, 2004 11:00
Gayle A
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April 23rd, 2004 15:00
My hub is a Linksys Ethernet 8-Port Workgroup Hub Model EWHUB to which is connected the modem described below, two desktops, my new Latitude D600 notebook, and an Intel Netport Express 10/100 print server.
The modem is an Actiontec Wireless Ready DSL Gateway model R1524SU.
The hub itself has no software.
When I installed the modem the instructions said to connect it to the computer directly. After discussing this with the Qwest tec he said to plug it in to the hub so that all the computers on my home network could use it. It works fine that way.