need wireless home network expert

davedarkstar2 · #1 09-23-2008, 09:09 AM

hi all, im trying to set up a wireless home network so my pcs can communicate with eachother,ive done the wireless network setup in control panel using a usb flash drive etc,no luck, it tells me this (depending on the wireless software running on this pc ,wirless set up wizard might not work, for details look here) http://support.microsoft.com/kb/871122
i have followed microsofts instructions on booth pcs but am getting knowhere on this. booth pcs are on xp3,both have the same belkin usb network adapters pluged in and both pcs connect to the router and get on the net using wi-fi without any problems,looking at microsofts advice,dose this mean im missing some software.they are belkin g+usb adapters and ive installed them using the installation software that came with them,can any one shed some light on this and thanks in advance.

renyeaso · #2 09-23-2008, 09:22 AM

hi dave saw ur post,

See if u have installed Service Pack 3 if so please uninstall it...then restart the machine and then do the wirless setup and see if u r able to connect both the pcs...

please tell if this works

davedarkstar2 · #3 09-23-2008, 09:31 AM

that was quick n thanks man ,yes boyh pcs have xp3 as ive stated above but ill give youre suggestion a try n get back later.

davedarkstar2 · #4 09-23-2008, 10:31 AM

hi,have gone back to xp2 but with the same results no luck there,wondering if i need some extra software from belkin.

Monty007 · #5 09-23-2008, 05:49 PM

Hi, have you set up your router to accept wireless? You dont need to do the usb thing. Does the PC have a wireless card? Is it enabled? (forgot to do that once my self) This link might help http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u.../wireless.mspx

TheMagicalHindu · #6 09-23-2008, 06:26 PM

how do i enable my wireless card?

I was on vista (came with the new computer), and i just recently re-formatted my hard drive, so now I am on XP. But my built in wireless card has the orange light (disabled) on.

I am assuming theres a driver for my wireless card, but I don't know where to get that.

PS I am on an HP Pavillion

davedarkstar2 · #7 09-24-2008, 06:29 AM

hi Monty007,yes,both have the same belkin usb network adapters pluged in and both pcs connect to the router and get on the net using wi-fi without any problems,as stated in my post. my problem is that i cant get the 2 pcs to connect to each other using wi-fi instead of cable,there is no problem with my router or getting on the net using wi-fi so they should be able to talk to each other,im lost on this one mate.

davedarkstar2 · #8 09-24-2008, 06:39 AM

hi TheMagicalHindu, youre supposed to start a new thread if youre question is different to the original post because people loose track of the qustion in the first instant. but yes it sounds like you have lost the drivers for youre card,download this http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html then copy and paste the result to to youre question,start a new thread in xp on this forum and im sure some one will be able to help,good luck.

Monty007 · #9 09-24-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMagicalHindu

how do i enable my wireless card?

I was on vista (came with the new computer), and i just recently re-formatted my hard drive, so now I am on XP. But my built in wireless card has the orange light (disabled) on.

I am assuming theres a driver for my wireless card, but I don't know where to get that.

PS I am on an HP Pavillion

Hi, please start a new topic with all the info.

Monty007 · #10 09-24-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by davedarkstar2

hi Monty007,yes,both have the same belkin usb network adapters pluged in and both pcs connect to the router and get on the net using wi-fi without any problems,as stated in my post. my problem is that i cant get the 2 pcs to connect to each other using wi-fi instead of cable,there is no problem with my router or getting on the net using wi-fi so they should be able to talk to each other,im lost on this one mate.

Sorry mate that is what 12 hour night shifts do to you working in IT!
Both PCs must have the same workgroup name, enable file sharing on both, go to the run box on one and type in the name of the other PC..
\\pc name
hit enter.
If you have set up usernames and passwords on both they will not talk either.

davedarkstar2 · #11 09-26-2008, 05:03 AM

yo monty,know what you mean,jus done 24 hrs with mentally ill folk,never even looked at networking before n i need to get my head around it cos i need to change jobs n get on with pc stuff,can repair n up grade most stuff,think i need to do a serious look at networking and need a compleat set of instructions on the whole aspect of it, a sort of beginners guide,any ideas where to look for it. i can see youre a busy bloke but hows about giving us all a step by step insite into networking or point us at a site,cheeres mate.