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Comment from Chris on 2009-11-16

2009-11-17T02:03:53Z

Well, I checked my Firewall settings and saw nothing out of the ordinary. File and Print Sharing was checked under Exceptions for both laptops...

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Comment from Chris on 2009-11-15

2009-11-15T20:13:22Z

Thanks Leo, I'll give that a try. I assume I'm looking for File and Print Sharing to be checkmarked under Exceptions, correct?

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Comment from Chris on 2009-11-10

2009-11-10T16:41:41Z

Hi, I have 2 laptops both running XP and a DSL connection. One is wired right into the DSL modem while the other is run wirelessly. I have both laptops in the same workgroup and shared. I was able to access both laptops from the other but than one day I was able to see either one. I know of no changes. Any ideas to get me back to being able to access both laptops from each other? Thanks.

Check the firewall settings on both. That's a common culprit.

13-Nov-2009

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Comment from Rhonda on 2009-11-08

2009-11-09T04:08:57Z

I have 2 PC's and want to hook one up in my bed room with the printer and scanner thats hard wired to the internet with a wireless high speed router. And keep the other one hooked up to my flat screen in my living room and have it networked to the one in my room so it can share the printer and scanner and get access to the internet. I have done some research but need more clarification for my situation. Neither computer have built in wireless either. Can I make this work bu buying a USB network adapter for the one in the living room so it can gain access to the one in the bed room with the printer and scanner and wireless router?? Please e-mail me back if I left important information out.

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Comment from Brian Lewis on 2009-10-27

2009-10-27T11:13:35Z

I have a DSL modem connected to a laptop. I would like to share that connection with my desktop via wireless. I can get them to talk to each other but the desktop will not see the internet. Is this the wrong way of doing this?

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Comment from David on 2009-10-13

2009-10-13T22:48:06Z

Based on the information that you have given here for setting up a home network using a linksys device capable of hardwired and wireless, how would I set this up to be able to share files across the home network?

Would a file server of some sort be required?

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Comment from John Murphy on 2009-10-10

2009-10-10T15:39:16Z

I am running 2 computers w/ D link DI 624m router & a DCM 200 modem I connect to the inteernet at 100 mbps when running 1 computer & no router. When both are hooked up to the router the internet speed drops to 512 kbps on both coputers, I am having problems up loading (when both connected) pictures & maintaining video streams. What do you think the problem is?

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Comment from BWylie on 2009-10-07

2009-10-07T09:40:04Z

Hi Leo,

I'm having a heck of a time hooking up wireless for 4 computers with WEP. I've been running them all along fine unsecured but not that I'm trying to secure them, I can't get more than 2 to work at a time. The base unit works and one other, but whichever one I use, it has to connect directly to the broadband to function. I set up a network and yes, they all see the wireless signal and connect ok via the password I set on my Link54G and all seems to be fine. I run DCHP and all my IP's are set to auto. I can see my other computers on the workgroup. I'm a professional tech of many years and have been doing my own learning forever but this has me stumped for 3 days now. The only light at the end of the tunnel is that I've learned a ton about wireless! I can talk to my linksys, I've set it up just about everyway possible and think I'm missing something stupid. Help me out, I appreciate it. US Embassy, Beijing China.

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Comment from abbey rafael on 2009-09-08

2009-09-09T04:29:05Z

cable modem reviews give ideas to customers about the specifications, functions, weaknesses and strength of the product they bought. These reviews are visible on TV, print and on the Internet. They commonly compare diffrent products aknowledging the pros and cons of using one over the other.The main concerns of reviewing cable modems are to show which modem provides are the most eay to use and much better

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Comment from J on 2009-09-07

2009-09-08T04:40:53Z

Hi Leo,
I just got a broadband wireless and it appears that it's not working properly. In some occasions it would tell me that "Windows has detected an IP address conflict, another computer on this network has the same IP address on this computer. This computer may have network connectivety issues. So Leo, I am wondering if someone trying to access my computer or what's going on. I've been seeing some weird stuff happening to my computer. Please let me know if someone trying to access my personal information and stalk what I do.

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Comment from Yolanda Alaniz on 2009-09-01

2009-09-02T01:09:08Z

Hi Leo,

I purchased a wireless laptop that run windows vista. I also have a desktop the runs windows XP. How can I connect both computers to one internet account using a mobile broadband device?

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Comment from Christina on 2009-08-13

2009-08-13T19:25:45Z

when i try to connect to my internet it says wrong ip address what do i do to fix that?

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Comment from Umair on 2009-07-27

2009-07-27T14:28:32Z

Can someone tell me the cable confguration I have to use to connect a router to a lan card of my pc. I think that straight through cable will be required but someone says that this is not the case

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Comment from Denise May on 2009-07-21

2009-07-21T13:02:57Z

Hi Leo,

This is an excellent resource. In my situation, I work from home in the converted 3rd car garage which is seperate from the house by about 50 feet. I have DSL coming to the office connecting to an AT&T wireless router/modem(2wire). It his hard wired to my work computer. In the house I have a home computer with wireless nic but the signal is hit or miss. I am sure due to distance and walls. I have a Linksys wireless router sitting and doing nothing. Can I use this to attach to the current wireless network and provide more stable connection in the house? How?

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Comment from Greg on 2009-07-16

2009-07-16T17:40:37Z

Hi Leo,

My daughter will be attending college and living in a dorm room. Most of the dorms do not have wireless yet. I purchesed a network printer and a laptop and assume that her roomate will also have a computer (most likely a laptop). The laptop and the printer are 1000M capable. My thought was to set up a small LAN in her room. Does it make the most sense to set up a wireless router in her room and would a N with 10/100/1000 be useful?

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Comment from andy on 2009-06-24

2009-06-24T18:05:10Z

Leo- Thanks for that prompt response. Any tips on configuring the wireless access point (it's a DAP-1522 from D-link )? I've read that when you already have a wireless router upstream (D-link as well in my case), the access point may also try to function as a router, and you have to manually configure it to do otherwise
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Comment from andy on 2009-06-23

2009-06-23T19:04:02Z

Hi Leo- I have a home with three floors (basement, first and second). On the first floor, I have the internet broadband cable modem connected to a D-Link gigabit wireless router.
I want to get wired as well as wireless connection to the basement and the second floor.

To do this, I paln to run ethernet cable from the DLink wireless router (first floor) to a D-link wireless access point in the basement. This access point has 4 ports, allowing for 3 wired connections in the basement. The fourth port I plan to connect to a switch, from where I will run ethernet cable to the second floor. This will terminate in a wireless access point .
I know this sounds complicated, but with the way chases are run in the house, this would be the easiest way to run cable. Does that sound like a reasonable setup?

Yep. (Though depending on the size of your home, you may be able to get away with a single wireless access point in the middle.)

- Leo
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Comment from Evelyn on 2009-06-23

2009-06-23T17:26:40Z

It's been so long since I set up my wireless network. The computer I set it up on has crashed and I won't be using it again. I have one pc hardwired, 1 pc wireless, and my laptop which is wireless. Over the weekend while using my laptop I clicked on my network, I noticed "lonnies computer" in my group. All the other computers were turned off except my laptop. I have no clue where the other computer came from. My question is, how do I keep Lonnies computer from accessing my network. Like I said it's been so long and I can't remember how I set up network in the first place, or how to see if it's password protected.
Thank you, Evelyn

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Comment from David Jordan on 2009-06-03

2009-06-03T17:15:11Z

I have a wired home network with 2 computers hooked to it. I use a 4 port linksys router and cat 5e cable. One is running XP (Athalon 2400-1 gig ram) and one Vista basic (Athalon 2800-1.5 gig ram). They both have different download speeds and the Vista machine seems to load the pages faster. Does the ram affect this and also does the hard drive have any affect? I am pulling my hair out!

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Comment from Les on 2009-05-30

2009-05-30T21:17:49Z

Hi, Leo - Thanks for the article, it helps a lot.
But, I still have some doubt;-)
I have a cable modem with the ethernet connected to my PC (so far working solo ok) and I want to add another PC on the same connection; can I just use a 4-port switch (instead of the router as in the above graph)? Would my 2 PCs work then from the switch alone connected directly to the cable modem? Would they then have same IP or different ones?
Thks in advance.

It depends.

If your ISP provides more than one IP address per connection, a switch may be enough.

If your cable modem is also a router (a possibility) then a switch may be enough.

If your ISP assigns only one IP address, and the cable modem is not also a router, then you will need a router.

You'll need to ask your ISP.

- Leo
31-May-2009

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Comment from adam r on 2009-05-30

2009-05-30T17:26:22Z

I don't quite understand. "Mobile Broadband" - as in something from your cellular telephone provider - is not sharable that way; there's no way to "steal" it.

Wireless broadband - as in setting up a WiFi access point on your broadband connection - can be simply protected by configuring the access point to require a WPA key, and then only "installing that key on machines you want to give access to. That's done on your wireless router (varies by model) and then your PC will ask for a password when connecting to that network.
- Leo
30-May-2009"

it`s this http://www.three.co.uk/Mobile_Broadband
leo,and apparently you can tap into it just like any other broadband it simply connects into your pc or laptop etc and i want to prevent anyone from sharing that bandwidth thankyou..

That's cellular, and your bandwidth cannot be "stolen".

- Leo
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Comment from adam r on 2009-05-29

2009-05-29T14:28:09Z

hi,leo i have what is probably a common question,i have mobile broadband as does the girl living in the apartment next door to me,and she asked me yesterday how can i stop my neighbour from stealing or hijacking her bandwidth? iv'e often wondered this myself,basically this chap knocked on her door and said to her can i have your password because i want to use your bandwidth,which made her angry,and i wasn`t to happy about it either,so any advice on how to prevent him from doing this would be much appreciated,i just need to know how to set up a password and how and where it is located on my pc! thankyou.:)

I don't quite understand. "Mobile Broadband" - as in something from your cellular telephone provider - is not sharable that way; there's no way to "steal" it.

Wireless broadband - as in setting up a WiFi access point on your broadband connection - can be simply protected by configuring the access point to require a WPA key, and then only installing that key on machines you want to give access to. That's done on your wireless router (varies by model) and then your PC will ask for a password when connecting to that network.

- Leo
30-May-2009

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Comment from Damien on 2009-04-06

2009-04-06T21:46:19Z

I am going to let my son have his own PC. It will have a wireless connection to our wireless router which is also used by two other computers. ROuter has a hardware firewall. All computers have up to date virus s/w. If my son downloads something he shouldn't, could that compromise my other two computers 'inside' our home network?

Absolutely. Have a look at this article: How do I protect myself from my children?

- Leo
07-Apr-2009

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Comment from MBLV1 on 2008-12-06

2008-12-07T06:33:41Z

Can I have a switch connected to one of the ports of my wireless router? I have a Leviton Integrated Network (smart house) panel that distributes ethernet to all rooms, so that is where my DSL modem and wireless router are installed (centrally located in the house). The problem is that I have 3 computers and a network printer that I want installed all in one location, but only have 2 ethernet ports to use (and one actually needs to be used for the phone/fax). I also have an older router that is not wireless capable. Can that be connected to a wireless router port for adding network? Most of my PC's are desktops without wireless capability currently installed and I prefer to go hard wired anyway. Perhaps there is an even easier solution to my problem. Please advise.

You can certainly connect a switch to one of the ports on your router. That's a common way to "get more ports", so to speak. You can use the other router as well in the same regard (connect it's "WAN/Internet" port to one of the ports on the upstream router), but getting machines to see each other across the two routers can be tricky. Switch is easier.

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Comment from eck on 2008-11-19

2008-11-20T06:02:59Z

Hi Leo

in one part of my house (lower level, corner room) i have my cable modem and an older linksys wireless router. i've given up on wireless approach as i believe the plaster walls, cinderblock walls and bx electrical cable block the single, even just 30 ft straight down the hall u get very very poor single (yes even tried state of art router)

i've two pcs cable connected to the router. i have a 100 ft cat5 cable run to another part of the house where i have another pc. I need to add two more pcs in that location. can i buy a switch for that far end of the cat 5 and use it to hook up the 3 pcs to it instead of just the one?

diagrams of current/proposed:

current
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-[modem]-[router]
..................| |---pc #1
..................| |-----pc #2
..................|
..................|-(100 ft cat 5)
..................|-------pc #3

proposed
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-[modem]-[router]
....................| | |---pc #1
....................| |-----pc #2
....................|
....................|-(100 ft cat 5)
....................|-------[switch]
...............................| | |--- pc #3
...............................| |----- pc #4
...............................|------- pc #5

i need a simple solution, can you assist?
thank you!

eck

What you propose should work.

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20-Nov-2008

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Comment from Barry on 2008-11-16

2008-11-17T06:50:09Z

I want to add a Wireless Access Point by connecting it to a HUB. The HUB is connected to a Broadband Cable ROUTER which is connected to the Broadband MODEM and then to ISP. Can a Wireless Access Point be connected to a HUB in this way ?
Thanks.

Yes.

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Comment from Lindh on 2008-10-19

2008-10-20T05:52:55Z

I want to set up a wireless router for my laptop while remaining hardwired on my desktop computer.
That is, hardwire from DSL modem to wireless router, hardwire from wireless router to desktop, and wireless to laptop.

But looking at descriptions of routers, none of them indicate this is a possible. Help please!

That's exactly what the first image in the article above demonstrates. Most wireless routers do exactly that.

- Leo
20-Oct-2008

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Comment from Deno on 2008-10-19

2008-10-19T10:40:00Z

Sharing home broadband connection

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Hi I like to set up a home network so i can share my adsl broadband connection with another tenant in the house I'd like to limit the Mbs he can download per month and not give him access to use the landline at all is this possible and how would i go about doing it? I'd have to buy a hub too connect the two computers together or should i get a router can i limit the Mbs using the router or do i need someother software I'd like him and me to know how much data we downloaded seperately any ideas appreciated

I'm not aware of a consumer grade solution that will get you want you want. You could spend several thousand dollars on a high end router I suppose (and learn how to program it), but I've never seen a bandwidth throttling or reporting solution for small setups.

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19-Oct-2008

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Comment from Michael Boesen on 2008-10-04

2008-10-04T23:09:21Z

I have a U-Verse 4 port router and have 6 devices to connect. My choice is to add a 5 port hub or a 8 port switch. If I connect 3 devices to ports on the router and the others to ports on the hub or switch, will the router ports have better "performance" than the others? Would the hub or switch make a difference?

Unless you have some really high-traffic devices putting a load on your network you won't notice a difference.

In general the rule of thumb is to reduce the number of devices that traffic has to travel over, and reduce the amount of irrelevant data that each device has to see.
I'd use a switch, and I'd put your higher traffic devices directly on the router.

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05-Oct-2008

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Comment from Wayne on 2008-10-02

2008-10-02T19:14:47Z

Hi Leo, I have ethernet ports located throughout my home. I have my computer and modem located in the upstairs bedroom. I was originally told by the installer that I would be able to access another computer if plugged into any of the other ports but I have no connection/siganl. Then I was told to place the modem in the basement and plugged the etherent(cat5) cords in the modem from the basement. What about the phone line that was plugged in the modem when it was upstairs? Do I need that? I have AT & T DSL through my phone line. HELP

If I understand what you're saying correctly....

- You need a phone line in the basement

- You'd plug the phone side of your modem into that phone line

- You'd plug your router or switch into the network side of the modem

- You'd plug the Ethernet cables that run to the points into your house into the router or switch

This is very similar to exactly what I run.

- Leo
02-Oct-2008

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Comment from Amit on 2008-09-23

2008-09-23T09:01:08Z

hi Leo
i m here on first time
i want to know that
which kind of cable is required to connection between HUB and SWITCH

Typically just a plain old ethernet cable.

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Comment from David on 2008-08-10

2008-08-10T11:05:31Z

Hi...

I have a broadband router/modem in the house and want to connect my computer to it via Cat5 cable. My computer will be located in a room above the garage which is about 50m from the house. Cable run with turns and stuff will prob be about 60m or so.

I am quite happy doing the connections and stringing the cable etc BUT...what i need to know is : is this distance for a cable connection too long?

if it is, what device do I need to boost the signal? I should say that on average, my BB speed is about 4mbps when connected directly into router/modem ie right beside it....

My idea is to place the router/modem as close to the edge of the house as possible so minimising the run and so the router/modem will be about 10m from the main line input into the house.

any advice would be gratefully received.

Thanks

With a good quality cable, 100 meters is the maximum length recommended. If you can, select Cat 5e instead of Cat 5, and you'll be safer.

For the record, a simple hub can be used as a repeater/signal booster. but it sounds like you won't need that.

-Leo

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-11-30

2007-11-30T20:59:37Z

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Comment from Peter wolf on 2007-11-30

2007-11-30T18:51:43Z

I got a question. I live in an apartment build that proveds me with a connection to the internet, the whole apartment is wired for internet using a t1 line. So in my apartment I have an RJ45 port that i use to conenct to but soon I will be getting a second computer that I will want to network to the internet and my first computer. MY connection is DHCP, and I need to add a firewall to it as well. So my Idea is that I get a router and the connect my computer to that will this work right? any help would be great.

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Comment from Leo Tilson on 2007-10-23

2007-10-24T00:57:36Z

Re: loganathan's post. He wished to know how to scan to find out the IP addresses on his network. The nicest piece of software that I know of to do this is angry ip scanner. Available from snapfiles, and lots of other sites. (Free)

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Comment from loganathan on 2007-09-02

2007-09-03T01:59:10Z

sir,
i want know all ip address for my own network(around 120 pc in my 8 switch). any software for know an ip address?
thank you
loganathan

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Comment from Bob Whelan on 2007-06-13

2007-06-13T17:22:43Z

I have a home network set up to share an internet connection and to share files and printers. I have a cable modem connected to a linksys 811b wireless router with four available RJ34 ports. I have the four ports wired to rooms in my home. When I use another wireless router with 4 ports as a hub, I get the internet sharing but my home network isn't available. Why can't I use a spare router as a hub or switch to add multiple computers at the end of a long cat5 cable (50 ft)?

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2007-05-29T19:23:30Z

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Comment from Anwaar on 2007-05-29

2007-05-29T08:22:07Z

hello,
i change and update my processor 500mhz to 600mhz.
but now created an error message is plz update ur BIOS to continous load window.
what i am doing now?

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Comment from Eric on 2007-05-27

2007-05-28T04:36:40Z

Leo states that if you don't need wireless yet, but are buying a router, to go ahead and buy a router that has wireless access. That is fine but if you are not using the wireless feature DISABLE it by turning it off in the wireless configuration part during the initial setup! If you are not using the wireless portion then there is no reason to allow other to see you have a network and to try to break in. Wireless networks, even when using the built in security, are fairly simple to break into. If a malicious person wanted to, they could get in and steal your files or delete them or do whatever they wanted. They could also install software that will tell them your passwords for online accounts (eBay, PayPal, online banking, etc.) I know it just sounds like I'm being a worry wart but I worked for a large manufacturer of access points and other computer hardware and I tested this stuff. Simple software, that can be downloaded from the internet for free, can decrypt your encryption keys (WEP, WPA, etc.) in as little as 15 minutes of monitoring your traffic. Just be aware of wireless' limitations and security problems and watch your logs for other people gaining access to your access point.

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Comment from Sharon on 2007-04-20

2007-04-20T11:20:52Z

Hi, I've recently setup a small business network, the budget was tight so i have utilised the internet router to provide a LAN and WAN. Users log on to a server for central data storage and shared resources. The server and pc's are all connected to the router which is acting as the central point for all traffic. Should i have connected the server to the router and the pc's to the server or is my setup ok. It all works ok but net logons are hideously slow.

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-03-29

2007-03-30T02:04:03Z

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Depends on how "safe" the users of your LAN are. If they're prone to openning
attachments from people they don't know, or downloading untrustworth software,
then yes, you'll want to have a firewall on each machine. Otherwise, no ... I
run without firewalls on my machines, just the router.

Leo
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Comment from Don Kruzick on 2007-03-28

2007-03-29T00:14:11Z

We have your basic wireless setup Using a broadband router. Do we need to add firewalls to the computers behind the router that is set up with 128 bit incription

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2007-03-20

2007-03-20T19:59:47Z

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I'm guessing I don't understand the question. I'd plug two computers into the
router with no need for an additional switch. Pretty much like the diagrams in
the article.

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Comment from Ajay on 2007-03-20

2007-03-20T17:45:29Z

I have a broadband connection which needs to be logged into. Can I use a switch instead of a router to use two systems simultanously? Or can I at least use one system and use one port of the switch to connect the Packet8 device?

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Comment from Leo Notenboom on 2007-02-18

2007-02-18T23:50:16Z

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You don't need a desktop. Just use a wireless router and your laptop.

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Comment from Lynne on 2007-02-18

2007-02-18T23:47:11Z

How do I set up a wireless router if I only have a laptop. I have no desktop to plug the cable into. I have done this with a desktop and a router, but now I need to set up elsewhere for just a laptop. Thanks.

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Comment from Leslie Wood on 2007-01-02

2007-01-02T17:41:06Z

Your article assumes the use of ethernet for 2 of the PCs. I have a PC and a laptop, a Belkin 54G router/modem and wireless connections from both computers to talktalk broadband internet. The internet works well from both computers but I don't seem to be able to link the 2 computers. At the very least I would like my wife's laptop to be able to use the Kyocers Mita printer which is attached to my PC. File sharing would be an added bonus as she has run out of storage space on her 20 Gb HDD!

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Comment from scott on 2006-07-31

2006-07-31T12:06:28Z

listen if u buy a router and all ready have had your computer connected directly to a modem and it doesnt work when u connect the router go to run and type winipcfg then click relase all then renew all should work fine

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Comment from SB5100 on 2006-06-01

2006-06-01T15:33:13Z

The Motorola SB5100 is able to give 2 or even more connections. I have my SB5100 hooked up to my main computer via USB and shared my internet line in windows.
This provides internet acces to my other computer via my ethernet card.

Not an expert on this, but you "main" computers ip on the ethernet adapter looks like a LAN ip eg. 192.168.0.1
That ip is used to make a gateway on the "second" computer that is routed through windows.
So on the "second" computer my settings look like this:
IP: 192.168.0.(2-255)
Netmask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1 (Main computers ip on the ethernet adapter)

But im going to invest in a router so i don't have to have my main machine turned on for the second computer to access the internet.

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Comment from felix leiter on 2006-05-11

2006-05-11T21:58:03Z

That modem supports one OR the other, but not both at the same time. You probably need to add a router to your mix, as described in the article
Motorola surfboard 5100 cable modem
it does dual feed 2 ip address's 2 separate networks

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Comment from colin on 2006-05-09

2006-05-09T20:19:27Z

Thanks for your prompt replies, I also asked Motorola support this question and got the following reply:

"Colin,
The reason it drops is because you only have one IP address associated to the modem, it cannot split the IP, you would need a router in order to accomplish this. The modem only supports sharing files between the 2 PCs, not internet connection, the manual never states that."

I must admit it isn't that clear in the manual about file sharing being the only cross-port feature..... I'm off to sort out a router.
Hope this clarifies things for others using the Motorola SB5100 cable modem (I suppose it never did use the word 'router').
Thanks again,
Colin

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Comment from Leo on 2006-05-08

2006-05-08T23:54:55Z

Clarification: your ISP probably supports only one connection. In either case adding a router is the appropriate solution.

Here's the FAQ from motorola: http://broadband.motorola.com/noflash/sb_faq.html#p24

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Comment from Leo on 2006-05-08

2006-05-08T23:53:09Z

That modem supports one OR the other, but not both at the same time. You probably need to add a router to your mix, as described in the article.

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Comment from colin on 2006-05-08

2006-05-08T22:52:01Z

I have a Motorola surfboard 5100 cable modem, connected to NTL (UK).
One pc connects via the usb port, the other via the LAN port, as the userguide shows.
I can't seem to connect both PC's to the internet at once, if one connects the other drops out. I assumed the SB5100 would automatically assign individual addresses to each PC? Any ideas on how to cure? Probably something in the settings I've got wrong..... Thanks in anticipation, Col

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Comment from Leo on 2006-04-03

2006-04-03T21:21:26Z

Phone line: no. 2 network cards: yes. That's this article: http://ask-leo.com/can_i_network_two_computers_with_just_a_cable.html

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Comment from Caleb on 2006-04-03

2006-04-03T19:17:09Z

Can you network two desktops one with Win ME and one w/ Win 98se with a single phone line? If so how could I do that I really don;t want to buy network cards and network cables

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Comment from Leo on 2006-04-02

2006-04-02T23:05:14Z

You want this article: http://ask-leo.com/can_i_network_two_computers_with_just_a_cable.html

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Comment from ANAND CHHABRA on 2006-04-02

2006-04-02T19:12:20Z

sir i do get that how to connect pcs for using internet but i have a query i wil be gratefull if u help me out.
my quey is .. i have a laptop and a computer. i want to connect these 2 with the help of a lan cable for simple file sharing. idon't have any router,hub or so. can i connect a laptop and a computer for simple file sharing with just a lan cable.
i dont want to share the internet connection.
please help me out
thanking you ANAND

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Comment from k on 2006-03-29

2006-03-29T18:11:15Z

i got a an isdn modem speedtouch 330 and i have 2 machines one is a desktop and the other one is a laptop which has a wireless card .
i bought a creative network blaster which is an access point (wireles router) my desktop is wired to the router wan port and my my modem is conected to the desktop via usb, i can see on my laptop that there is internet connection but when i trie to acces any thing in the browser i cant why this happen ? i tried to put the wire which come from my desktop to the lan port on the router and i do ics in the desktop i can acces the internet in my laptop but this will be internet sharing via the desktop what i want is internet sharing via the router mean if i switch off my desktop pc i wanna the internet to be available always and one more things the adsl which i have is wired via rj11 but on the router there is no rj11 port

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Comment from Adam on 2006-02-24

2006-02-25T00:03:33Z

The writer forgot to mention MANY DSL modems (and possibly cable modems, but I have little experience with them) have a Router built in. If this is the case I reccomend NOT USING the built in router and purchasing a linksys. You can in theory hook up a hub or switch (switch is better) straight to this modem and use more than 1 computer on the connection. The problem is the modem interfaces are usually horrible. The main thing is you want to put your modem in "bridge" mode if you are using a seperate router. If you dont, the pc's will be double NAT-ed, and this causes problems with almost any program that tries to use the internet other than your web browser.

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Comment from Leo on 2006-01-24

2006-01-25T06:19:22Z

You can also go into Settings/Network and right click on the connection representing that network adapter and disable it.

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Comment from Spadge on 2006-01-24

2006-01-24T18:36:04Z

Thanks Leo, I HAD thought of that one, but it's just not terribly user friendly! So I'm just disabling the entire LAN at present so I can keep the router live for VOIP use.

Thanks

Chris

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2006-01-22

2006-01-22T18:25:02Z

You want to DISconnect? How about unplugging the cable?

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Comment from Spadge on 2006-01-22

2006-01-22T08:53:48Z

I have a network setup via a broadband router, how can I disconnect my desktop PC (running XP) from the LAN (It has a wired ethernet connection)

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Comment from Mark on 2006-01-11

2006-01-12T02:00:33Z

Leo,
Having just spent the last 2 days on and off trying to re-setup my cable/wireless network (after format and clean xp install of the laptop), I have finally had a win of sorts. After reading "daves" post of a few weeks ago (I have the exact network setup he had) I managed to get internet access on the laptop after disabling the router WEP key and all firewalls (that I know of). Despite this success after much frustration, I am unable to "see" the laptop from the PC (ethernet connection to router) or see any computers in the workgroup for that matter from the PC. This problem has existed ever since I've had the router/network, though I thought I'd have another crack at it while I had minimal programs installed on the laptop.
I am able to access and share files from the laptop to the PC but not the other way. It is as if there is some kind of firewall stopping me seeing the laptop?! I have tried every measure I know of and searched forums for an answer but as yet have had no success.
Setup is PC (XP SP1) connected to Linksys WRT54G via CAT5,
WRT connected to Motorola SB4200 cable via CAT5, laptop (XP SP1) (centrino) connected to WRT via wireless.
Avast anti-virus (previously had Nortons.)
Windows firewall (on or off makes no diff)
Sharing on all folders

Thank you for yours and anyone elses help.

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2006-01-10

2006-01-11T03:18:34Z

Have you enabled Internet COnnection Sharing on the first one?

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Comment from martin mcmullan on 2006-01-10

2006-01-10T22:52:53Z

I AM TRYING TO CONNECT TWO COMPUTERS TO THE INTERNET
THROUGH ONE ASDSL MODEM NO ROUTER. I HAVE PLUGGED THE MODEM INTO ONE COMPUTER AND THE ETHERNET BETWEEN THE TWO COMPUTERS SET UP A HOME NETWORK BUT CAN'T CONNECT TO THE INTERNET THROUGH THE SECOND COMPUTER.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-12-26

2005-12-27T04:29:54Z

Not easily. A broadband router expects to be connected to a broadband connection.

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Comment from Centauro on 2005-12-26

2005-12-26T13:02:13Z

Hi
I have a computer connected to the internet by 56k, How can i share this connection to intenet through a Linksys Wireless-B Broadband Router?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-12-25

2005-12-26T03:42:47Z

This article may help: http://ask-leo.com/can_i_network_two_computers_with_just_a_cable.html

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Comment from Steve on 2005-12-25

2005-12-26T03:39:42Z

Hi there. I am wondering if I can direct connect two computers to each other without a router. Namely an old win95 laptop to a winxp desktop. Both have Ethernet cards etc

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2005-12-22

2005-12-22T23:05:17Z

It depends on the 'actions' you're talking about. But in general, no, machines do not affect each other that way. Registration in particular is one that remains unique to each machine.

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Comment from Andy on 2005-12-22

2005-12-22T13:39:16Z

I have just set up two pc's with a wireless router. Does any actions carried out by one pc affect the other. (e.g. A one time registration for something online on one pc but not being able to carry out the same registration on the other).

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Comment from Leo on 2005-12-15

2005-12-16T05:40:09Z

Ria: you really need to ask you provider what it is they need. Big decisions are are Cable versus DSL, but even within those, there are alternatives that affect what type of equipment you'll need. Again, your ISP should tell you.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-12-15

2005-12-16T04:24:07Z

Ana: not really. You can't just dial a cell phone into a line expecting a "normal" modem. At least I've never been able to :-). In general what I do instead is use a data connection between my cell phone and laptop (exactly how depends on the phone and your cell provider). Bonus is that you get higher speeds that way.

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Comment from ria on 2005-12-12

2005-12-12T17:53:27Z

I would like to ask if you could clarify regarding what you said about the configuration of connecting from the isp to the router. what is exactly do we need to know for our provider to get a compatible router. thanks

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Comment from Ana on 2005-12-02

2005-12-03T01:47:54Z

I have started a new business. I have a laptop connected to the internet via cable. I have no land line in my home, I just have a cell. In order to connect to home office the program they have supplied me with to transmit statements is dial up. Obviously I have no dial tone to connect. Is there a way of connecting with my cable modem to their dial up modem?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-11-03

2005-11-03T16:58:55Z

You need to connect your access point (or router) to the cable modem, and install a wireless network card on the upstairs computer.

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Comment from Richard on 2005-11-03

2005-11-03T16:49:46Z

I have a computer in my basement connected to a cable modem. Is it possible to connect a wireless-router to a upstairs computer and be able to read the basement cable modem? Or do i have to directly connect the router to the modem?

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Comment from Leo A. Notenboom on 2005-10-31

2005-10-31T17:28:29Z

I *really* recommend still using a router, even if you don't connect to the interent. That way you'll use "normal" cables, and you can connect additional machines if you like. And someday you can plug in the internet.

You can use a reversing cable ... this article has more: http://ask-leo.com/can_i_network_two_computers_with_just_a_cable.html

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Comment from Sumbuddie on 2005-10-31

2005-10-31T12:14:26Z

I have 2 PCs. How do I create a LAN (Peer-peer) between the two of them, just to share files and printers and probably internet connections. Do I use Straight-through or Crossed CAT5 cable to connect them together. I will very much appreciate your quick response. Thanks.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-10-24

2005-10-24T19:53:06Z

This article may help: http://ask-leo.com/why_cant_my_guest_send_email_using_my_lan.html

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Comment from Tony on 2005-10-21

2005-10-22T01:19:07Z

Hello Leo,
I have a home network setup using a Billion 5100 modem/router via wired LAN. I set it up using the MS XP wizard. It works perfectly with my main Desktop and my Laptop, I can access the internet and my email with no problems and share my printer. I do not necessarly wish to share files between both computers, so just a simple network and the same ISP.
At the moment I have a guest at my house who has normally only dialup but with a different ISP than myself. She has a Laptop with XP Pro and I set her up on my network, no problems. She can access the internet, use my printer and recieve mail etc, but when it comes time to send mail it wants to "dialup"
using her normal ISP, which we don't want it to do.
We have set it up to "never dial" but it just wont send her mail, it just sits in her Outbox. What can I do. Is it ok to send and receive mail with different ISP's on a home network??

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Comment from Dave on 2005-10-18

2005-10-18T15:09:31Z

With regards to comments above.

I find myself in the amusing situation of having solved my own problem.

Embarassingly, the solution was even simpler than I had suspected.

Despite my protestations, I did have a secondary firewall on. When I got rid of that, I could right click on a Folder and choose to share it. When I searched from the other computer, it found it.

It always seems strange how computer things appear impossible until you get them working, but when you do, they always seem so bloody simple!

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Comment from Dave on 2005-10-18

2005-10-18T10:14:10Z

Continuing from the last post, there are a few things I should mention, I guess.

I temporarily disable all security features when I try to get this to work, so I'm pretty sure these aren't the prob. What I mean is, I take off my firewall, xp firewall (never on) and also disable WEP.

Another thing, I think my router is also an "Access point". So, I set up SSID to be the same as the wireless computer (same as the router; I don't need to do anything for the fixed PC, right??). I don't think I need an auxillary access point (ie. other than the router).

Now, one thing I have found is that if I change my SSID on the wireless and router to a custom name, then I CAN log on to the wireless network(and access the router), but, cannot access the internet from that wireless network.

This could mean that the problem is some setting with the modem. My modem is strange (DSL-302G), and some people call it 2/3 modem 1/3 router, because it allows things like NAT. With NAT enabled, this means that you can actually set up two computers out of the one modem (one IP address). However, all sorts of problems arose when I tried to go wireless, and no one wanted to help me when I had the other setup, as people found it weird. Now that I have changed set up, I believe I have put the modem into 'bridge' mode, which I imagine makes it more like other modems (Setting "ZIPB = Enable", if that helps). Also, I have left NAT on, because it seems to be very popular. I think of it as kind of like a universal splitter that just kicks in whenever you need it, but really, I have no idea what it does or whether I should just turn it off.

I imagine my problem is really quite simple for people who understand all this stuff, but it is the mother of all frustrations when you don't know what all the letters mean. The last time I tried to get this set up I eventually decided that moving files between computers manually wasn't so bad afterall, but six months later, it's getting on my berves.

Excuse the length, but I thought that if I gave as detailed a description as possible, people might make better use of this. Thanks all.

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Comment from Dave on 2005-10-17

2005-10-18T05:46:38Z

Hi Leo.

I'm new to networking, and have perhaps a simple question. I have set up a home network that looks like this.

.........Internet
............|
........ADSL Modem
............|
......Wireless Router
......../...............\
......./.................\
PC (Connected....Laptop (connected
....by Cable)............wirelessly)

The primary reason for setting this up was to connect wirelessly to the internet. That works fine. Neither computer is connecting 'through the other', they both go directly through the router, and connect to the internet fine.

So far so good. But now I think I'd like to share the printer (I still move files the old fashioned way) and maybe it'd be fun to try network games. The thing is, I cant for the life of me get one computer to 'see' the other. I don't understand how LAN and WAN should join.

XP has an automatic wireless network set-up feature but this requires that the wireless router use a flash drive, and my wireless router does not have a USB port.

I also tried the 'Set up a Home Network' on XP but that didn't work either. It seems that one of these does WAN and the other does LAN, but what I seem to need is a bit of each. As you can see, I don't really understand the things I am trying to manipulate, but I'm sure many people have similar problems, and I'm sure the solution to problem is easy...

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Comment from Leo on 2005-10-10

2005-10-11T04:32:46Z

You want this article: http://ask-leo.com/flashing_my_bios_failed_how_can_i_recover.html

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Comment from Hung on 2005-10-10

2005-10-11T03:16:43Z

Hi Leo!

I have two notebook Compal model CL51 & model CL51A. After flashing BIOS, the screen is nothing but power led is blink. I think my BIOS is error.
Please, help me!

Thank you!

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Comment from Leo on 2005-10-04

2005-10-05T02:23:40Z

What model of router?

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Comment from Bryan on 2005-10-04

2005-10-05T01:23:38Z

Hi Leo,
I've read your instructions here and I have my router connected properly I believe. Just like in the diagram. But for some reason the Internet will still not work on either computer. Right now there is the wire running from the modem to the router and two wires running out of the router to each computer. But still nothing. Now there are two other connections, one for a printer and another for 'com' which i assume is computer? Does something need to be connected to that running to the base computer? Or would this be an ISP issue? Cheers!! Bryan

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Comment from Leo on 2005-10-03

2005-10-03T17:59:00Z

What you're seeing is expected. An access point is expected to be connected to a wired network. It in a sense "gets" the network from the cable, and makes it available wirelessly. It does not communicate wirelessly to the router.

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Comment from Monica on 2005-10-03

2005-10-03T17:53:04Z

Hi, I am currently trying to expand my wireless network, I have a 3Com Wireless 11g Cable/DSL router, and I have just purchased an Access Point of the same brand. My problem is that I can connect to the access point (it's in the same room as the router at the moment) while I have an ethernet cable into it from the router, once I unplug it, and I cannot get internet access on it via wireless. It has a static ip address, and the gateway is the router, the router is the dhcp server. It seems that the access point won't communicate via wireless to the router, is this normal? I thought access points could sit up high and boost your signal or create seperate Lan's while all being connected via wireless to the router for DHCP purposes. It's driving me mad and 3Com are impossible to get answers from, any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Monica.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-10-03

2005-10-03T16:30:56Z

You either need to use a router (or perhaps a hub) as outlined in this article, OR you need a cross-over cable, as outlined in this article: http://ask-leo.com/can_i_network_two_computers_with_just_a_cable.html - note that either approach may require you to install additional networking protocols. Check that last article for that.

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Comment from Stuart Ferguson on 2005-10-03

2005-10-03T14:33:47Z

I'm trying to set up a network at home between two computers. Both have LAN cards and have a cable between them. However I can not get either computer to recognise one another and constantly get a message saying "A network cable is unplugged" What am I doing wrong? How can I rectify this problem?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-09-19

2005-09-19T16:32:40Z

"Cable Unplugged" is Windows telling what it thinks is happening at the hardware level. I would check, perhaps even replace, the cable you are using. Perhaps plug the cable into a different port on the router, and lastly, perhaps even try replacing the network card on the machine.

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Comment from Chris on 2005-09-19

2005-09-19T14:29:41Z

Hi Leo,

For some unexplained reason, my XP Pro machine is experiencing difficulty reconnecting to my home LAN at boot up. I have my cable modem and Linksys cable router attached to my Windows 98 machine which acts as the host. Sometimes, when I fire up the XP machine the LAN connection is not present in the Network Neighborhood window. Ocassionaly, a re-boot will fix it but more often than not, I will get a message that a network cable is unplugged or something like that. The mapped drives to my host machine never connect without forcing a search for the mapped drive. This has worked flawlessly for over a year. Any ideas what might be going on?

Network Neighborhood does indicate two 1394 connections which I believe are my external firewire hard drives, but I am not sure.

Thanks,

Chris

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Comment from Leo on 2005-09-15

2005-09-15T23:45:40Z

You could, but it'll be MUCH easier in the long run if you just get a wireless network card for your desktop and connect using only it. They're pretty inexpensive these days, and then you wouldn't have to have your laptop on in order to connect.

If you insist on doing it with the laptop, you'll need to turn on internet connection sharing on it, and then connect with a "reversing" ethernet cable to the desktop. Some internet applications may not work because you'll be going through two layers of what's called address translation - the router and your laptop.

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Comment from neo on 2005-09-15

2005-09-15T23:25:50Z

hey dude hows it be??.....i got a little problem i have a reading disability so help.....i got my wireless laptop and a non internet desktop pc both xp i wanna connect my pc to my laptop so i could wirelessly connect to the internet using my friends router 2 floors up from me ....he wants to share he internet with me but i dont have a phone or nothing could i connect an ethernet cable to both ? im new at computers

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Comment from AJ Caiazzo on 2005-09-13

2005-09-13T18:47:50Z

Can anyone help? Leo?

My problem is frequent dropped home network connection. I have two computers connected WITHOUT a hub or access point in my home network. Both computers are running Windows XP SP2. The scheme is DSL to server with one client computer. The computers connect via wireless Raylink/Buslink cards through USB ports (the cards have adapters). When I boot up and start the proxy the connection is strong and stays strong. File sharing works great, and the client can access the net through the server no problem. Then suddenly the connection will be dropped and the computers lose contact.

I have tried everything and read all I could so far to solve this problem but nothing works. Drivers are up to date. Equipment seems good because it works like new when it IS working.

Any advice? I do have one question that may lead somewhere. I notice that I have no default gateway listed in the TCP/IP settings for either computer. Should I have something in there with this setup?

Thanks in advance.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-09-08

2005-09-08T16:01:48Z

You want this article: http://ask-leo.com/why_didnt_you_answer_my_question.html

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Comment from deano on 2005-09-08

2005-09-08T12:57:47Z

so do u actually reply to us or not!!

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Comment from Leo on 2005-09-07

2005-09-07T15:13:16Z

The article pretty much outlines my recommended setup.

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Comment from Sumit on 2005-09-07

2005-09-07T10:16:20Z

Hey there,
I was going to buy a router today until i started thinking what i need to buy! So if i had 2 desktop computers in each side of the house how would i connect them to a router and what would i need?

Cheers,
Sumit

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Comment from ross on 2005-09-07

2005-09-07T09:42:32Z

how do i set up a domain? When setting up XP it askes if i am a part of a domain or a local network. I have a network set up and running just fine on four computers. I'd also rather not take the time to reinstall for a domain and reorganize windows and all of my files.

I'd like to take the next step and allow anyone to log on to any computer and setup common drives as opose to shared folders.

I have no idea how to do this.

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Comment from Lorrie on 2005-09-05

2005-09-06T04:13:36Z

Leo, I am a novice with wireless and connectivity. Please bear with me: I have a dial up modem with one phone line, and three computers. Two are laptops, one is a desktop. I would like the lap tops (XP) to be wireles to the internet, the desktop (ME)can stay as it is. What do I need to do? Do I need to change my phone connection type, or does the router(?) do that transformation. How do you find a card for my laptop that is compatable with a router, and my phone company? If my latop is wireless can I use it in any hotspot like an airport or do I need yet anotherpiece of hardware of service provider? If I can set this up will this system also allow me to recieve landline phone calls. I guess I have out "technicaled" myself and need a little guidance which is hard to find, but glad I found you.

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Comment from Larry on 2005-08-30

2005-08-31T02:48:41Z

Yes I am running ME on both of my computers, and I was wondering how or if you can set them up as one of them acting as a server so that it can gain access to the other one, and also block the other one from loading software with out an administrative password? I know this is a lot but can you please help me?

Larry

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Comment from Darragh Gervin on 2005-08-30

2005-08-30T18:09:57Z

yea thats great thanx! getn myself a psp so the wireless router in the house is a must :-)

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Comment from Leo on 2005-08-30

2005-08-30T17:59:20Z

They can all be wireless if you like :-)

Initially having one wired temporarily can sometimes make configuring the router easier.

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Comment from Darragh Gervin on 2005-08-30

2005-08-30T17:56:19Z

hi!

i was wondering do you need at least 1 pc wired to the router or can they all be wireless?

like this:

[phone line]---[wireless router & modem]---))) (((---[wireless pc]

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Comment from Leo on 2005-08-26

2005-08-27T02:51:14Z

Yes. You'll need a network connection to connect the laptop to the desktop, and then use Internet Connection Sharing on your desktop.

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Comment from Greg on 2005-08-25

2005-08-25T23:41:54Z

Im trying to connect my desktop to the internet via dial up and then my laptop from my desk top is it posible

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Comment from Leo on 2005-08-24

2005-08-25T00:51:59Z

It depends on what other connections you have available. It is possible to share a USB DSL modem, by plugging it into a computer that has an ethernet connection also by using Internet Connection Sharing.

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Comment from Kurt on 2005-08-23

2005-08-23T16:51:41Z

Hi,

Was wondering what if you have a USB dsl modem, no cat5 connection. And u wish to share the internet connection through a DLink wireless router?

is it impossible ? When i first tried it, with some fiddling i got it to work however two days later it stopped working.

Can u help

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Comment from Leo on 2005-08-23

2005-08-23T16:10:43Z

Typically things like the Windows firewall get in the way of computers seeing each other on a LAN. Since you're behind a router, it's safer to turn the Windows firewall off now. With the computers all having the same Workgroup name, the other thing that can happn is that tne devices aren't shared out properly. Check the properties for each and make sure that they can all be used by "everyone".

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Comment from Allan Pogonowski on 2005-08-23

2005-08-23T09:27:48Z

Yes, Australia. It's great to see Microsoft's next-door-neighbour writing help files in ENGLISH! I've scoured the Windows XP help file for real information on setting up my home network around a DI704P router and only been able to discover that it's difficult (!) Keep up the good work, Leo. I Can't give you a Latte; will a pat on the back do?
I'll let you know how the setup went when I've had less beers and my daughter has tweaked the system.
By the way, D-Link is willing to help, but, umm, don't have a clue about writing directions.
Love Puget Sound one day I'll see it again. As an engineer I'm thoroughly impressed with a bridge that floats - tautology? contradiction? Who cares?

What i'm really looking for is, after i've got the ISP connection going, multi-computers on the LAN network getting onto the same internet client because the router does that for you, how do i print my doc from computer A throguh the rpinter on computer B, or backup Computer C on hte massive hard drive of computer D, down the LAN? it was easy when i used a simple hub - everyone got everything. using router seems to be a lot more specific. i gave them all the same workgroup name (ROME, 'cause, hey, all roads lead there) but they don't see each other. the error message talks about 'permissions' - whose? how does a simple router give permissions? i've even got static DHCP going - no joy.
Google found your note 2nd after searching "setup home network using router" - GREAT.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-08-08

2005-08-08T16:16:50Z

Sounds like you'd just use a router, as outlined in the article. It's possible that a hub would work for you as well, depending on how the building network is set up.

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Comment from Mayur on 2005-08-08

2005-08-08T13:51:15Z

Hi Leo, I get internet connection through LAN (Shared internet connection for my building)
We also uses the LAN for playing Games and Chatting(Borgchat)

i have 2 Desktops, and 1 Laptop, which i had already configure for my home netwok, can u please tell me how i can configure them, so that even they will be on my building LAN, currently i have to keep on changing Cables connecting Home n/w and Building N/w

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Comment from Zaphod on 2005-07-21

2005-07-21T22:19:24Z

I have a netgear WGR614 wireless router and a built in Broadcom 802.11 WLAN on the laptop, my problem is .. no matter how much i look into the setting the Laptop can't log on .. it has the correct key and all setting are correct .. the Laptop is running XP SP2 .. the network is seen but it won't connect?
hopeful to make it work soon, I'm buying a NETGEAR PCMCIA adapater for another laptop which runs 2k sp3 .. I bet it works ok
wish me luck
John

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Comment from Leo on 2005-06-13

2005-06-14T04:24:00Z

The router should work just fine. Make sure it's configured to provide DHCP. That's typically the missing piece (and why a hub or switch alone probably won't work).

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Comment from Jeff on 2005-06-13

2005-06-14T03:17:32Z

Hi, I used to have cable at my home in another state, moved here and I havent gotten cable yet, so I have my router (D-Link DI-524) and 2 computers, is there a way I can setup a network with my router/ essentialy making it a network hub, without an internet connection. They both use xp but for some reason I cant configure them to communicate, will I just have to buy a switch?

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Comment from suzanne on 2005-06-10

2005-06-11T06:23:01Z

hi there,

i have just bought a desktop in replacement for my broken laptop, as it turns out i have been given a brand new notebook via insurance claim.

i want to run the laptop off my wanadoo broadband connection on the desktop.

i have bought a belkin wirelees adsl router with modem, i did everything i could it told me to do and my laptop can find the network but i cant get on the internet?? i normally click on my speedtouch connection but i have nothing to click for the modem in the router!!!
please help im not an expert user, just an internet addict!

thank you so much in advance.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-05-11

2005-05-12T00:10:43Z

pvc: what's outlined in the article you just commented on sounds like the perfect solution for your situation.

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Comment from Leo on 2005-05-11

2005-05-12T00:08:48Z

HITesh: I don't understand what you are attempting to do. A router will be by far the easiest solution.

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Comment from pvc on 2005-05-11

2005-05-11T13:24:45Z

I am trying to set up a wireless network with acess to the internet on three pc and one laptop(already have Tiscali broadband). Please Help

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Comment from HItesh on 2005-05-11

2005-05-11T10:53:42Z

Thanks
from this article i am getting more knowledge
but i haven't router and i dont want to use router and i setup by using proxy server technology. so how can i connect with all computer via internet

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-28

2005-04-29T02:21:10Z

The most common problem is the Windows firewall. Turn it off on your VAIO and see if things start working.

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Comment from San on 2005-04-28

2005-04-28T14:00:55Z

Hi, Leo,

This website is pretty good.
I have a networking set-up question.
My roommate has a home network setup already. He connects the cable modem and a router on his desktop (window XP home SP2) and all other three laptops will connect to the home network via the router (wirelessly). His IBM laptop with window XP home SP2 and my Sony VAIO with window XP home SP2 can be easily setup and connect to the network and do the file sharing. However, I failed several times to setup my new Sony VAIO with window XP pro SP2 to the home network. Most of the time, the desktop and other two laptops CAN see the new VAIO on the screen but CANNOT access the shared files while the new VAIO CANNOT see other computers but itself in the workgroup. Really don't know what the problem is and wish you can help me.
Thanks much!

San

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Comment from paul harvey on 2005-04-19

2005-04-19T18:50:25Z

hello
I have a wireless network card for my pc and for my laptop. Ont eh pc i have broadband. i do not have nor want a wirless broadband modem. i have tried to set up a wirless network using the windows wizard but when in my network places the other computer on either machine won't show up. they both say that they are connected to the same net work. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-16

2005-04-16T23:12:55Z

Thanks very much for letting me know. Should be fixed now.

Some days *I* hate computers.

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Comment from Tom B on 2005-04-16

2005-04-16T22:03:31Z

You have a lot of good information here, and have answered several questions I have had about setting up my home wireless. But when I went to your recommendations page to look at what was there, I found most of the links to specific things give a 500 Internal Server Error. Makes it hard to check out what you recommend. ;)

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-11

2005-04-12T03:35:10Z

If you have only the one computer, extending the phone line is definitely the easiest.

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Comment from Jamal on 2005-04-11

2005-04-11T16:32:29Z

Hi Leo

i got a problem and was wonfering if you could help me.

I have a new laptop and thats in my room which is in 3rd floor and my phone line is in the ground floor. What i would like to know how can i access the internet do i have to:

Get an extenson cable from the ground floor to my room to connect to the internet

or will i be able to connect to the internet wirelessle if so what do i have to do and what product would i need

Many Thanks In Advance

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-09

2005-04-09T18:46:12Z

Nope. If you follow the general plan outlined in the article using a router, each pc is independant.

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Comment from Aminul Hoque on 2005-04-09

2005-04-09T18:45:14Z

Hi i got 1 pc and 1 laptop and i want to create a wireless netowrk.

I got a broadband connection and i want to share that aswell

so what i would like to know if i wanted to share the broadband do i have to leave the pc on in order to access internet on my laptop

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-08

2005-04-08T15:46:38Z

Since you had multiple computers, when you had dialup, did you have the modem connected to one computer, and internet connectionsharing turned on on that computer?

I think either of two things is happening: either your router is not providing DHCP, or you have ICS still turned on on one of your computers. For the router, you'll have to look at it's documentation. I suspect that's the most likely cause.

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Comment from Felix Bravo on 2005-04-08

2005-04-08T12:21:16Z

I had Dial Up.

Hello Leo:

I set up a home network with 6 PC with Windows XP, some with Home Edition others with Professional. All PC’s are connected to a Hub and the Hub is connected to the DSL modem. I didn’t have any problems until I upgrade to DSL and added a new PC with Windows XP Pro.

This new PC has access to the internet via the LAN but for some reason I can see the other PC’s on the LAN and the other PC’s don’t see the New PC.

I tried resetting the home network wizard on all the PC’s, resetting the DSL connection, enabling file & printing sharing on the fire wall, but the problem persist. The only thing I haven’t tried is reinstalling the operating system of the New PC.

Do you have any suggestion as on how to resolve this with out reinstalling Windows??

Posted by: Felix Bravo at April 7, 2005 08:40 AM
You said you "upgraded to DSL" ... what did you have before?

Posted by: Leo at April 7, 2005 09:36 AM

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-07

2005-04-07T22:39:28Z

Does the desktop have the Windows Firewall turned on? That will cause shared items to not be visible locally.

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Comment from Shalini on 2005-04-07

2005-04-07T22:14:46Z

I have the same problem as posted by Steve on April 6,2005 at 4:26 PM. I have a desktop (XP home edition) in basement connected to modem and router (802.11b). I also have laptop (XP prof ed)that is networked wirelessly to desktop. I have a printer connected to the desktop which I used to share with laptop. Everything worked perfect for a month but now I cannot see any networked printers on my Laptop. I connect to internet fine though. I tried setting up the network again. Ensured that the printer's sharing properties are on but whenever I tried adding this printer to laptop, it doesn't see it. Can you help?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-07

2005-04-07T16:36:41Z

You said you "upgraded to DSL" ... what did you have before?

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Comment from Felix Bravo on 2005-04-07

2005-04-07T15:40:00Z

Hello Leo:

This new PC has access to the internet via the LAN but for some reason I can see the other PC’s on the LAN and the other PC’s don’t see the New PC.

Do you have any suggestion as on how to resolve this with out reinstalling Windows??

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Comment from Leo on 2005-04-05

2005-04-06T02:56:13Z

You do not need to run the network wizard, you can in fact just enable sharing. You also do not need to turn on ICS if both computers are getting their internet via the router.

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Comment from Steve on 2005-04-05

2005-04-05T15:03:15Z

I have broadband via cable 'modem' connected to Linksys Wireless Router (802.11b). My laptop connects via wireless signal and desktop is ethernet-cabled from the router...both are running Windows XP Pro. I want to share files and esp printers back and forth. My question is can I simply turn on sharing for files and printers via control panel OR must I first set up a network with the Network Wizard? And if that is correct, do I have to set up the desktop as ICS? My wife runs her business on the desktop and I take my laptop away from home periodically so I understand the 'sharing' is only going to work while I am home. Thanks in advance for your help

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-28

2005-03-28T22:12:40Z

The biggest problem with WiFi range is usually interference from other devices. Specifically 2.4ghz cordless phones, and, of all things, Microwave Ovens. Make sure that your laptop and especially the base station are well away from both when they're in use.

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Comment from Aani on 2005-03-26

2005-03-27T00:34:22Z

Hi Leo,

I am novice computer user and am having problems setting up my wireless network. I have two desktops on 2nd floor of my house and a laptop which i use mostly in the basement. I have verizon DSL connection. Verizon sent me Westell Versalink 327 modem/router but since its range was not very good i decided to buy a new router. I ended up buying Belkin pre-n router, belkin pre-n desktop card and a belkin pre-n notbook card. I disables the wireless n dhcp in versalink and set up belkin router. The desktops on 2nd floor are working fine and my laptop seems to have no problem connecting to the network on mail floor n other parts of the house but when i go to basement the connection is not steady....signal quality i get is usually above 70 percent but i wouldn't be able to connect. That happens mostly at night.
if the laptop is in my lap
and
i move or change position, i'll be disconnected? what could be the
reason? 60-70 signal is pretty good for a steady connection why then i
disconnect?
is there a way to increase the strength n range of signal? n why is the
internet connection is slow? not as fast as it should be?

Please let me know how can i increase the range of my network? should i use another router/access point if yes how and where should i put it? it has to be connected to the main pc thru wires? or can i connect it to the 2nd wireless desktop? What are other options there?

Thanx
Aani

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-25

2005-03-26T01:14:58Z

You should be able to disable DHCP/NAT on the linksys. Be sure that you either reboot the PCs, or do an "ipconfig /release" and "ipconfig /renew" on each so that they get a new IP address from the router that's left NAT-enabled. Also be sure that the linksys is connected to the Paradyne using the "WAN" or uplink port.

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Comment from Sean H on 2005-03-25

2005-03-26T00:56:11Z

I have a Paradyne 6381 ADSL+ Modem Bridge/Router. It is supplied by my DSL provider and I do not have an option to use another DSL modem. I have my Linksys Wireless B Brodband Router connected to the modem. My desktop connect via Cat5 Ethernet to the router, while my laptop connects via Wireless. The problem I am having is that both routers are trying to handle NAT and DHCP on the same subnet. If I disabled those on either device I lose all connectivity. What changes can I make on the equipment to prevent these conflicts?

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-23

2005-03-23T17:27:53Z

I'm not sure I completely understand your scenario, but it sounds like you just need a wireless access point, and then a wireless network card in each PC.

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Comment from Dilip Pancholi on 2005-03-23

2005-03-23T08:05:29Z

Hi Leo

It is possible to add a wireless network connection onto a shared line, you see, the scenario is, the network connection is coming from another location,( CAT5) through a router, a network line is then made available to another area. I want to add 2 more "wireless" connections from that line. Currently, I can add a cat5 link to both new pc'c, but need to know how to achieve this by wireless networking.

I hope you can help.

Kind regards

Dilip

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Comment from Leo on 2005-03-10

2005-03-10T17:16:00Z

It depends on the printer. In the past, printers needed to be connected to a computer. Newer printers are sometimes coming "network ready", which means that they have just enough computer inside them already to handle communicating on the network by themselves. If that's the case, then you should be able to connect the printer to the router.

From what I've been able to determine, the HP Laserjet 1200 is NOT network ready ... it apparently needs to plug into either a computer, or some kind of network server device that HP can provide (for a fee, no doubt).

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Comment from tom on 2005-03-10

2005-03-10T16:43:27Z

My question is similar to several of above, but different.

Sharing a printer?

I have a 2Wire 1000HW wireless gateway. Their website claims this is an integrated "one-box solution, featuring a high performance ADSL modem, super-fast router, professional-grade firewall, and flexible home networking options including a HyperG wireless access point."

It has one USB and one ethernet port on the back of it, neither of which I need, since both my wife and I connect to it via wireless with our laptops.

My question is: can I attach my HP1200 Laserjet directly to this gateway with a USB cable (the printer has a USB port), and then print to it from either laptop, wirelessly? I figure, since the 2Wire is a router, it should be able to do this. Any thoughts??

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Comment from Leo on 2005-02-13

2005-02-14T06:20:04Z

In all honesty ... replacing the hub with a router is by far the quickest and easiest way to get that to work.

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Comment from W Chew on 2005-02-13

2005-02-13T13:10:23Z

Hi Leo,
I have a ethernet hub (and NO router). My DSL modem, PC1 and PC2 are all connected to the hub. Each individual PC is thus able to setup seperate Internet sessions. My PCs both have XP PRO and they each have their own firewall enabled (one is Norton and the other Windows firewall). However I'm not able to use the networking wizard to setup home networking based on the above config. Can you kindly offer some advice. All I want to do as a minimum is Printer sharing. File sharing is a nice to have but not required. Thanks.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-24

2004-11-24T17:54:51Z

If I understand your question correctly ... yes. Wifi has a range of around 300 feet at best, quite often far less.

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Comment from Ada on 2004-11-24

2004-11-24T09:57:19Z

Hi
I've read the whole article but none of them is having a more or less same problem.They all got PC's and lap tops connected in their homes.But mine will be from the PC at home to my lap top at college.

Let me put it this way, do i need to be in the same erea of connection to be able to use the internet?

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Comment from Ada on 2004-11-24

2004-11-24T09:22:32Z

I've just bought a new lap top & i want to use wireless using DSL connection which is connected to my PC at home? Because am currently living near colledge in the same town and my parents can't affort to pay for another internet connection for me due to my sister at home who also need the internet. "Can i surf the net in the cormfort of my flat using the network set up at home?". Hope you understand what i mean :)

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-21

2004-11-21T23:14:52Z

Ah. I see what you mean.

The very short answer is no ... the security features that routers present are in large part *because* they assign local IP addresses to the computers behind them, and "look like" one IP address on the internet. If you need to actually appear as separate addresses on the internet, then by definition you are bypassing much of the security provided by these routers. (Yes high end routers can do more, but I'm assuming a several thousand dollar programmable device is not what you had in mind.)

If you really need separate IP addresses on the internet for each machine, I would just use the hub, and make sure that each machine has appropriate firewall software installed and enabled.

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Comment from Jason on 2004-11-21

2004-11-21T23:05:53Z

"Not sure why you can't use your router. I'd try internet - to hub, and then the TB gateway to one port on the hub, and the Router's internet side to another port on the hub. Other computers can connect to the hub if they want, or to the router."

I know that. But if my computers are connected to the router, they will all have the same IP address. As I said, the reason I got the hub is so that the computers will have different IP addresses. The locally assigned ip addresses the router provides to the network don't go any further than the local network. I want all the computers to continue to have separate IP addresses, but I also want the security and networking features of the router. Is there a way to accomplish this?

Jason

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-20

2004-11-21T03:50:39Z

Not sure why you can't use your router. I'd try internet - to hub, and then the TB gateway to one port on the hub, and the Router's internet side to another port on the hub. Other computers can connect to the hub if they want, or to the router.

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Comment from Jason on 2004-11-19

2004-11-20T05:20:36Z

Hello,

I have two desktop pc's, a laptop, and a "Talk Broadband" gateway that I use for telephone service from my cable internet. I also have a router, and have recently purchased a hub. Before buying the hub, I had the cat5 cable from my modem running to my TB gateway, then from the gateway out to a landline phone, and a cat5 out to my router, then to my 3pcs. According to my TB provider, this is the way that the network must be setup, with the hardware available. I was discontent with this set up for 2 reasons.

1. The TB is a bit unreliable, and ocassionaly goes off line, denying me not only phone service, but also denying internet to all my hosts.

2. I have other members of the house that I share the single internet connection with, and they need to have their own individual ip address, of which my cable isp provides, but are not accessable when using only the router.

So upon getting the 4 port hub, I connected the TB gateway from the hub, and nothing out from the TB gateway that would be affected by it going off line. I use the other three connections from the hub for the 3 pcs and they now all have their own unique ip address. The problem is that I now cannot use my router, which I especially like for it's use as a physical firewall, not to mention the home networking features. Any suggestions?

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-19

2004-11-19T17:14:09Z

My guess is you need a router, not a switch. These articles should help:
http://ask-leo.com/why_does_my_home_network_only_work_with_one_computer_at_a_time.html
http://ask-leo.com/whats_the_difference_between_a_hub_a_switch_and_a_router.html

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Comment from Luke Thomas on 2004-11-19

2004-11-19T09:46:03Z

hello! i have recently bought a network switch in order to set up my home network. in the switch i have plugged my 2 computers and the connector from my broadband. my host computer can still connect to the internet through the switch.
both of the computers are showing the presence of a network but only my host computer can ping the client and not the other way round.
Please help!!

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-15

2004-11-16T02:55:12Z

A wireless access point or router does not need a computer to run. You'll need one to configure it, of course, but once set you should be good.

Your DSL connection will be the limiting factor for internet speed - so the number of computers and what they're doing on the internet will affect your speed much more than simply adding another wireless computer.

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Comment from Nora on 2004-11-14

2004-11-14T13:00:43Z

Hi! My home is currently set up on a "wired" network. We have four computers that all connect to a router, which is located in a bedroom central to the house. This also happens to be where our broadband connection comes into the house. This is my college age son's room and he is usually away at school, which means no computer is hooked up in there usually. He brings his laptop home on weekends and connects it. We want to switch to a wireless network. We have a total of 2 PCs and 2 Macs. Some already have wireless cards in them. I think all we need to get is the wireless base station to do this (and of course, two more wireless cards for the remaining computers without them), but what I'm concerned about is does there have to be a computer hooked up to the wireless base station at all times to run it or just to configure it? Or are we good to go once we plug it in? This wireless stuff is foreign to me.

I also have a question and concern about speed. My son has a laptop (the one in college) PC with an 801.11g card in it. He says he gets great speed at college. My laptop (Mac) can only run an 801.11b card. I'm planning on getting an 801.11g wireless router, as I believe they are down compatible as well to 801.11b (please correct me if I'm wrong), but I am worried about the speed of that, as compared to my current wired setup. Since I work from home on my Mac, mostly on the internet (web design), speed is of course an issue for me. Will I get roughly the same speeds as I do with wired or am I going to experience a "downgrade" in my speed with 801.11b wireless? My office is less than about 50 feet from where the router will sit, however it is a different room.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-13

2004-11-13T21:04:57Z

mrp: you want this article: http://ask-leo.com/can_i_network_two_computers_with_just_a_cable.html

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-13

2004-11-13T21:04:07Z

Mully: I'm guessing you need to get a router. I'm not sure how you were configured prior to getting broadband, but a router's going to be the quickest and easiest way to get your scenario working.

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Comment from mrp on 2004-11-13

2004-11-13T10:44:12Z

I want connect two computer with a single network cable. please help me can do it
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Comment from Mully on 2004-11-13

2004-11-13T08:04:23Z

I'm trying to set up a network for my two computers, I don't have a router but I do have a hub. I have had a network with them sharing a dial up connection. I now have a broadband connection and was trying to connect both together. It was working fine til I accidently turned off my computer, and now it wont connect at all to the net, but the other computer will. ANy advice at all? I'm really going insane here and cant sleep til I figure this out.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-07

2004-11-07T18:44:12Z

Many. I think the logical limit is something like 32, 64 or 128, but in reality you'll be limited by bandwidth first. I've seen routers start to get confused at around 30 connections ... but even that starts to depend on the specific router.

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Comment from john on 2004-11-07

2004-11-07T16:34:41Z

i have a dlink di624. how many wireless connections can i achieve for my router??

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Comment from Talal Rojas on 2004-11-07

2004-11-07T16:31:01Z

Hi i have two computers, a desktop and a laptop, they are both connected to a linksys router via ethernet. The linkysys router is also connected to a cable modem. Both my computers are connected to the internet but i cant seem to get them on the same network. Both computers have different ip adresses but have the same workgroup and different names. I also want to be able to disconet my laptop from the linksys router because it has wireless and stil be connected to the same network with my desktop.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-02

2004-11-03T02:42:16Z

People's opinions vary on this. In general only one is enough. I tend to like hardware firewalls because they keep the load off of your PC. Software firewalls will check outgoing traffic, though, which most hardware firewalls do not.

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Comment from George Black on 2004-11-02

2004-11-03T01:53:35Z

I only have one computer but I am on Comcast high speed internet full broadband. My question is I have NOD32 and windows xp service pack 2 and also McAfee firewall should I get a firewall router also. Most tect's say yes but not sure what to do what do you think??????? Thanks

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Comment from Leo on 2004-11-01

2004-11-01T16:50:28Z

Sure. All you should need is a wireless adapter for that second laptop if it doesn't already have one (which I'm assuming). They typically plug into the pcmcia (pccard) slot, but there are now also inexpensive USB wireless adapters that work very well also.

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Comment from Brian on 2004-11-01

2004-11-01T16:10:49Z

Hi. I have a Linksys wireless B setup and two laptops. It's working great. My question is, is there a way to the main laptop to be wireless as well, without having it plugged in via ethernet cable to the router? It would be great to have both laptops with no cables attached. Thanks, Brian

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Comment from Leo on 2004-10-30

2004-10-31T05:52:05Z

Hard to say without more details. My first suggestion is can you get one computer working without the router? If so, check the setup against the diagrams included in this article. If you still have problems report back with some of the specific symptoms and equipment used.

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Comment from Brom on 2004-10-30

2004-10-30T11:19:00Z

hello
i am trying to set up a LAN between 2 computers in my house, i have connected both pc's to the router and the router to the modem, i have tryed to create a connection but i have failed in every attempt.
some advise as to how i should proceed would be very helpfull
THANKS

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Comment from Leo on 2004-10-27

2004-10-27T11:54:04Z

Use a router that provides NAT instead of your switch. It will "look like" a single computer to your cable company, but you can connect multiple computers to the router.

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Comment from John on 2004-10-26

2004-10-26T22:08:22Z

I have a 2-station LAN set up with a desktop and laptop. I just installed a cable modem to the ethernet switch. The cable company requires that the TCP/IP be set to automatically get the IP address. I can configure the desktop to connect to the internet. However, I can't get the LAN working. In setting up a second IP (with my old IP addresses), having XP configure the network, etc. I am unable to have lan and cable. I called the cable company and after speaking with 3 technicians, was told that their cable internet (lite version) that I have will not allow me to run a LAN. I need to upgrade to the business-version of their cable internet.

I've tried everything I can think of - and have experience with networking as well as installing cable modems on a lan - but can't get this working. Am I out of luck on this one?

In my area, there are no other high-speed options - cable is the only way.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-10-18

2004-10-18T16:41:04Z

If the signal's truly disappeared, then yes, I'd suspect the hardware. However before doing that I'd a) 'reboot' the router by powering it down for a few, and then also b) remove (if you can) the wireless card from the computer, and reinstall it. I'd also make sure that a wired connection works reliably, since this is a new installation.

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Comment from darren on 2004-10-18

2004-10-18T13:11:05Z

Hi Leo
I have just got broadband and want to connect to one laptop (a desk top to follow shortly) I am trying to connect to th einternet wirelessly but the connection kept droppin off even with a good signal. Now the signal has dissappeared is it something I'm doing or is it the router and card malfunctioning?

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Comment from Leo on 2004-10-07

2004-10-08T01:08:55Z

I'm not familiar with that specific router, so I'll simply direct you to the documentation that should accompany it, or the US Robotics web site. Typically there's a web-based interface that allows you to make all those configuration changes.

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Comment from nrm on 2004-10-07

2004-10-08T00:30:17Z

yeah i am DUMB when it comes to setting up my us robotics 8003 router i want to setup the router with NAT for 2 pcs using one as the "dmz" my question is how do i do this thanks nrm.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-10-07

2004-10-07T16:16:04Z

You'll have to check with the cable company. You may only need a cable modem and a network cable to go to it, or you may want to add a router to the mix.

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Comment from Glen on 2004-10-07

2004-10-07T08:57:22Z

Hi im going to buy a laptop im using OptusNet Cable on my computer so if i buy a laptop i can use my cable on it? if you can what do i have to buy? (cords/rooters/etc) and how much do you think it will cost me? i live in Melbourne Victoria Australia.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-10-05

2004-10-05T17:58:32Z

Shane: I avoid bridging like the plague. What I'd do instead is turn on "internet connection sharing" on the PC connected to the internet that has more than one NIC. That allows that PC to act as a NAT router for your other machines, and in my experience has been quite fast.

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Comment from shane on 2004-09-30

2004-09-30T11:37:47Z

Hi,

If possible could you help me out with my home network. I have 2 PC's at home and a wireless internet connection. The 1st PC has 2 NIC's (one onboard for the internet and one PCI [with 8 ports] for the 2nd PC). The 2nd PC has 1 NIC. The 2nd PC is connected to the 1st PC by means of a crossed over network cable. The network connection on the 1st PC is bridged to allow the 2nd PC internet access. Unfortunately once bridged the internet connection is very slow, even if the 2nd PC is not connecting to the internet. Is this normal?
Is it possible to link the 2nd PC and the internet using the network card that has 8 ports instead of creating the bridge? Thanks for your time.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-09-27

2004-09-28T01:19:41Z

I haven't looked at the specific models you mention, but if I were to get another router, I would get it with 802.11g, just to keep my options open to support the faster wireless protocol if I ever got other equipment that supported it.

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Comment from Rick on 2004-09-27

2004-09-27T15:43:15Z

Hi Leo:
I have two computers. They are both be within a few feet of each other. I have a cable modem. I want to share the network connection. I like Linksys. Even though I don't need wireless at the moment, and truthfully, not sure if I will, I will probably buy a wireless router. Question: should I buy the linksys wrt54g to get 802.11g (and a + b) or the befw11s4 that does a and b?

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Comment from Leo on 2004-09-13

2004-09-13T16:04:56Z

I don't know. I've not heard of any research or data one way or the other.

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Comment from Mrs D Court on 2004-09-13

2004-09-13T09:33:53Z

Is it safe for health to place our wireless router on a bedside table beside our bed, with a view to frequency emissions etc. This is where our phone console is. Just got me thinking when you read about the concern with mobile phones etc.

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Comment from Malc on 2004-09-13

2004-09-13T08:05:10Z

Thanks very much - Ive ordered those items (and a wireless laptop card to as the model Im getting doesnt have one intergrated).

Cheers

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Comment from Leo on 2004-09-12

2004-09-12T18:09:47Z

Actually I do *not* recommend getting a *separate* router and base station for small installations. I *do* recommend exactly the kind of device you've linked to: a single device that is both. The Belkin you point to should be fine, I run a LinkSys in a couple of situations as well. More recommendations here: http://ask-leo.com/d-recommend

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Comment from Malc on 2004-09-12

2004-09-12T17:47:05Z

I'm about to buy a laptop as a 2nd computer. Your saying I should then also buy a router and then a wireless base station (i take it that is for sendin the routed signals)
will this do the same job as both of those things : http://www.dabs.com/uk/ProductView?quicklinx=2CS8 (sorry about linking to external pages!)

And with this laptop : http://www.dabs.com/uk/ProductView?quicklinx=3FK0 do I need to buy a wireless notebook card (I don't think I would have to looking at the specs - but I want to be sure!)

Thanks for your time.

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(www.trackam.co.uk)

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Comment from Leo on 2004-09-11

2004-09-11T16:29:54Z

Bahmshayno: you can make what you describe work, but I'd REALLY recommend a router. These days they're cheap, they're small, and in most cases you just plug them in and they work.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-09-11

2004-09-11T16:28:31Z

Roberto: you want a router (the interface between the internet and all your computers) with a wireless access point (the way the wireless computers will connect to the router) built in. Think of the access point as nothing more than a wireless alternative to the network cables that also come out of the router.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-09-11

2004-09-11T16:22:02Z

Doug: it may just work. If you're connected to more than one LAN, the OS figures out where named resources are by, essentially, asking on all connected networks and seeing who responds. It's been a while since I worked with this type of situation, but as I said ... it might "just work".

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Comment from Bahmshayno on 2004-09-10

2004-09-11T05:27:31Z

i have 3 computers at home on a network. im sharing my dialup connection on my computer using a hub. im planning to have a dsl connection maybe this week. how can i still share my dsl connection when the dsl modem is connected to my ethernet card? should i buy another ethernet card? router for me is kinda complicated.

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Comment from Roberto on 2004-09-10

2004-09-10T21:06:06Z

I want to share internet between two computers at home. A desktop (wired) and two laptops (wireless). I'm confused about access point and router. What would my needs be?

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Comment from Doug Reynolds on 2004-09-10

2004-09-10T17:26:59Z

I have a situation that won't allow me to run the following all on one network so I must ask this:

Can I have both a wireless adapter in my XP machine (that connects to an access point in another WLAN to the internet)and a hardwired ethernet connection that goes to my LAN to access my printers?

If yes, how do I tell the XP machine which connection to use for inet and which for printer?

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Comment from Leo on 2004-09-09

2004-09-10T02:54:14Z

What you described should be fine: cable to wireless router, and then your two laptops.

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Comment from Ed on 2004-09-09

2004-09-10T01:44:43Z

I have 2 laptops & want to setup a wireless network. It would go cable modem to router or access point? then wireless to my 2 laptops? I'm being told I have to have a PC hardwired to control the routeror access point then wireless to my 2 laptops! I don't need a 3rd pc just build my network do I?

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Comment from Leo on 2004-08-31

2004-08-31T15:42:23Z

I believean adhoc network will work with more than two computers.

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Comment from Kalos on 2004-08-31

2004-08-31T11:43:01Z

I already have a wireless network of 2 computers and i don't have an access point. Can i connect a 3rd one without buying an access point, or an access point is necessary in order to connect more than 2 computers?

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Comment from Leo on 2004-08-30

2004-08-31T00:08:51Z

The scenario you describe should work. Just make sure you have file sharing enabled on one or both machines.

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Comment from Jeff Vogel on 2004-08-30

2004-08-30T13:56:31Z

I have a DSL cable running to a wireless router then to my desktop. I have a Sony Vaio wireless laptop. How can I share files between the two with what I've got? I like the idea of me and my wife being on the net at the same time but i would love to transfer files from the desktop to the laptop and vice versa

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Comment from Leo on 2004-08-27

2004-08-28T02:08:31Z

No additional computer required. If you look at the diagram accompanying the article you commented on, you'll see the laptop is communicating with the DSL router directly.

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Comment from Mark on 2004-08-27

2004-08-28T02:04:49Z

Is it possible to set up a wireless connection to my dsl connection for my laptop thru a wireless lan router? Say I want to surf in the kitchen or outside under my favorite tree. Do i need to have another computer? Or is it enough that i buy a wireless lan router. thnx in advance

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Comment from Leo on 2004-08-03

2004-08-04T02:01:33Z

Yes, you could connect another wireless access point. The key is simply that the access point must be wired to to the router. (And access point can, in fact be a router, but make sure DHCP is turned off, so that you don't get "double NATting" by going through two levels of routing.)

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Comment from Chuck on 2004-08-03

2004-08-03T21:35:11Z

I have exactly the set-up in your diagram. The router I'm using is the netgear MR814. I am unhappy with the wireless signal between the router and two laptops in a part of my house. The router is in the basement and can't be easily moved because that's where the cable modem is. The area I want to improve the wireless signal to is near a wired XP computer.

Can I attach another wireless router or access point to the port near the dead area? Or do I need to put a non-wireless router in the basement and a wireless one on the port? Can I reuse the MR814?

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-28

2004-07-29T01:59:18Z

Besides the DSL modem (your DSL provider will either provide and/or recommend one), all you'll need is a broadband wireless router, and then the wireless cards for your laptops if they don't already have wireless built in.

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Comment from Wilson on 2004-07-28

2004-07-28T09:45:51Z

Hi! Leo

I want to setup ADSL wireless in my home...with my 2 laptops.

Please! tell me what I need to buy to setup it.

Thanks for yours time

Wilson

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Comment from Lance on 2004-07-21

2004-07-21T20:48:18Z

I liked your article, but still it does not answer few questions. For example setting IPs for each computer. Setting up LAN takes only few steps, and it is fairly easy, but explaining it to the public is not.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-20

2004-07-20T17:34:51Z

If your router is indeed a NAT router, then what you're setting up is just fine. You're basically implementing the diagram that accompanies the article here. This'll help clarify "NAT router": http://ask-leo.com/archives/000040.html

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Comment from Martin on 2004-07-20

2004-07-20T15:51:23Z

I have a desktop and mobile connected via a wired router to a cable modem. When I go through the XP networking wizard, it tells me this is unsafe because any files I share between computers are visible to the internet. It recommends connecting the two computers directly, then connecting to the internet by one of the computers. I cannot see how to do this. What do you suggest.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-15

2004-07-16T04:08:15Z

Submit this one via http://ask-leo.com/askleo.html (free -- or pay if you're in a hurry :-) and I'll try to get around to it. I'll also need to know what kind of DSL router you have.

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Comment from Chip on 2004-07-15

2004-07-16T03:52:58Z

I have three computers one XP two Win2000. I have a DSL router(192.168.0.2) with a single RJ45 connection plugged into one of two ethernet cards in the XP machine. The other ethernet card in the XP machine is plugged into a 5 port hub (192.168.0.1). My DSL is functioning perfectly on the XP box but I have no ICS on the 2000 boxes nor can I share files, printers etc. I am very unsure on how to set the TCP/IP addresses so all boxes can see/share and browse the internet. I know this is a lot to ask but I need actual configuration settings and IP addresses if you have the time and energy.

Thanks - more than slightly frustrated Chip

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-07

2004-07-07T18:44:56Z

I guess I don't understand your question Tony. Everything sounds correct.

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Comment from TONY on 2004-07-07

2004-07-07T16:39:13Z

UHH MISTAKE , THE DSL IS AT 2MBPS

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Comment from TONY on 2004-07-07

2004-07-07T16:37:37Z

I HAVE 2 PUTERS WITH XP, I HAVE DSL.....I GOT THE LINKSYS ROUTER ON THE MAIN PUTER AND THE WIRELESS ADAPTER ON THE OTHER...THE ADAPTER SIGNAL IS GREAT AT 11 MBPS, THE PROBLEM IS THE DSL IS ONLY AT WITH BOTH PUTERS ON.... WHAT CAN I DO? THANKS

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Comment from Leo on 2004-07-02

2004-07-02T16:53:54Z

In a nutshell you want to turn on Internet COnnection Sharing on the computer that's connected to the DSL, and then network the other computer to it using either a hub, or a reversing cable. Can you be more specific about what you were doing when it toldyou you didn't have the right hardware?

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Comment from Ben Ashby on 2004-07-01

2004-07-01T20:29:32Z

Yeah. Well I just reinstalled Windows XP Professional on a good computer. It had previously had Xp Professional but then it just collapsed because of all the spyware and viruses that had been on it. My problem is that i dont know how to connect to the internet threw my first computer(connects to my service provider[Verizon Adsl]). I try to make a Home Network but it sais that i dont have the right hardware.....well thats odd...I had it working fine about 5 hours ago....i do not know how to set up a local area network and could you please help me.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-06-25

2004-06-25T15:48:46Z

What kind of device are you connected to? A router?

I'd be tempted in WinXP to start a command shell and enter these three commands:
"ipconfig /release"
"ipconfig /renew"
"ipconfig /all"

Errors at the second step would be informative, as would the data that it reports on the last one. On the surface what you've described should just work.

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Comment from Jitendra Upreti on 2004-06-25

2004-06-25T08:39:59Z

Sir,
I have installed two operating systems(O.S) in my computer, i.e in dual mode. Initially my computer was having only Win98se O.S. Now I have installed Window XP, recently. Win98se O.S is in C: drive and Window XP O.S is in D: drive. My computer is in small home network containing 5 computer in LAN. All of them are directly connected to the router.
The problem is that I cannot login to LAN using XP. I cannot browse internet and cannot transfer data to & from other computers in the LAN. Whereas in Win98 I can perform all these tasks. I have done same TCP/IP configuration in both O.S's, and also given same Workgroup name. Though I have given same I.P address to both O.S's, but it didn't worked out even when I gave different I.P addresses in WIN98 and WIN XP.
Please help me to fix this problem.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-06-09

2004-06-09T23:08:49Z

Sure. Quite possible. Basically anything that could be connected by standard TCP/IP over ethernet should be able to work ok via WiFi. I've been in conferences where we've had multiple PCs & Macs sharing a wireless access point.

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Comment from Anthony on 2004-06-09

2004-06-09T21:11:31Z

I am interested in wirelessly networking (DSL) a PC and an iMac. The PC is running on Windows XP Home Edition and the iMac is running OS X. Is this even possible? No one I ask seems to know.

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Comment from Leo on 2004-04-19

2004-04-19T15:53:10Z

It's a little hard to understand your description, so I'm not really clear on exactly what's happening.

You didn't indicate whether you have a hub, router or something between your computers. If not, you need a crossover network cable. For that, and for just a plain old hub, you probably want to make sure you have netbui protocol installed as well.

And of course make sure sharing is enabled on both computers. You didn't indicate what OS, so it's hard to pinpoint just where those problems might be.

Leo

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Comment from Ben Maurer on 2004-04-17

2004-04-18T02:28:29Z

I am having trouble with my newtork which is between 2 computers, i have brought the ethernet cards and installed them no problem and the cable. It says that there is a local area connection active. I have setup the network but cannot access the files from the other computer (i have only got the files from that computer in My Network PLaces). When i go to workgroup computers on the server/main computer i cannont access the computers but i can on the other one but for the main computer it says that it is inaccesible. Please help me!!

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