If you are having problems that this thread does not solve or you have unique issues, then
1. First read the first sticky thread in this forum 2. Then, please create a new thread (i.e. do not post in this thread), using the third sticky as a guide. The reason for this is I would like to keep this thread "clean" for solutions" and its easier to track, manage and respond to each problem in its own thread
Please post or PM with corrections, advice, and requests for additional topics
A legal perspective What the court rulings and the law say may not be what you think! You may be surprised that the law doesn't agree with what you think "common sense is
There are many known problems with the Windows Wireless Zero Configuration (WZC) tool. Do not use it Use the configuration utility supplied by the manufacturer of your wireless card
Updates Updated security section to reflect that WPA security now also requires a non-standard SSID along with a strong key to avoid being open to attack/compromise
DO NOT UPGRADE FIRMWARE ON YOUR ROUTER VIA WIRELESS. YOU HAVE A GOOD CHANCE OF DESTROYING THE ROUTER
Setting up network is complex. Setting up wireless is more complex. And then security adds more complextiy still. It is possible to do it "all in one shot." However doing so will make it nearly impossible to identify where the installation went wrong. Instead, my recommendation is to do this a step at a time, performing each step on the web page that manages your router and on the configuraion utility on PC. After step 2, ensure that you still have a connection, then move on to the next step.
And, whether you are working on a wired or wireless network, it is recommended that you configure the router while using a wired connection
If you have DSL/PPPoE, ensure that you have your logon information before you start.
1. Download and install the latest firmware for the router from the manufacturer's website 2. Download and install the latest drivers and configuration utilty for your PC from the manufacturer's website Wired and Wireless. For wireless do not use the Windows WZC (Wireless Zero Configuration) Utility. It has many known problems, including inability to see connections and dropping connections 3. Perform a hard reset (typically by pressing and holding a pin/button on the back of the router) to reset the router to factory configuration. 4. (Wireless only) Remove any configuration of your wireless card on the PC, if the card was previously configured 5. (Wireless only) If you have a multi-mode router (b,g, pre-N), make sure your router is set to support the right networks. (Some of these routers (e.g.Linksys) can be set for specific networks. For example, if you have both b and g devices, you must set the router to "mixed mode" for both to connect)
Once you have done this, you should access your router's web page to
6. Change your routers password 7. Configure your network connection type. For DSL, you typically need to set it as PPPoE, and then enter your logon/password information. For cable modem, you typically needs to set it to DHCP. No logon or password is required. (DHCP for cable modem is usually the default) 8. Enable IPSec Passthrough if you need to connect to a VPN at the office 9. (Wireless only) Set SSID to your desired setting on router (not the default) and laptops/PCs and verify connectivity to the internet from each laptop / PC Required for wireless only 10. (Wireless only) Set WEP/WPA/WPA2 and verify connectivity (WEP/WPA/WPA2 should be set to something different than the SSID) (Longer is better, less obvious is better) Required for wireless only See security note below 11. (Wireless only) (Optional depending on how paranoid you are) Set MAC filtering and verify 12. (Optional if hosting games) Configure DMZ
Note: Routers now frequently come with autoconfiguration setup software. While there is nothing wrong with this software, you should be aware that this software often does not support non standard configuations (e.g. LAN only, no internet) or all capabilities. (e.g. MAC ID filtering). If your needs extend beyond what the autoconfiguration tool supports, then perform a manual configuration by accessing your router's web page
Security noteOnly WPA/WPA2 is not easily hacked. Any other type of security should only be viewed as enough to stop casual eavesdropping. If you use WEP you should expect that if someone wants your data, that they can get it.
1. Download and install the latest firmware for the router. Make sure to do a hard reset 2. Download and install the latest driver for the hardware on the laptop 3. Do not use the Microsoft wireless configuration utility as this is problematic at best 4. Download and install the latest wireless setup/config utility form the 802.11 manufacturer for the laptop. Do this even if you already have the latest version 5. For purposes of setting up the network, unplug all cordless phones, baby monitors, etc 6. For purposes of setting up the network, make sure WEP is off, there is no MAC ID filtering, and SSID broadcast is turned on. 7. If necessary, change the channel that is being used. Best bet is to move to one of the extremes (e.g. 1 or 11) to move as far away from interference as possible
Now turn everything off (including broadband modem, wireless router, laptops)
Power back up starting with the modem, then the router, then the laptops. Wait for each device to finish its powerup/ self check cycle before moving on to the next step.
Now check your results, including an ipconfig
Once your done be sure to go back to the network configuration post for instructions on how to secure your network
I'm connecting to the wrong wireless network Question : My wirelesss connection shows strong and then every few minutes it drops theconnection and connects me to another wireless network in my building. How do I just lock on to my network and not allow my system to look for other networks?
Answer Shamelessly adpated from DragonsLore You need to configure your PC so that it does not automatically connect to any network. This could be through the wireless card's own software, or through Window XP's wireless management software.
For WinXP's software which you should not use , right click on your wireless network connection and select "View avaialble networks.
If you have not installed XP_SP2
Click on the "Advanced" button. You see a dialog box with two windows and three tabs. Near the bottom right of the first tab, you will see a button marked "Advanced"
Click on this, then make sure the top radio button is selected and the box which says "Automatically connect to any network" is Unchecked
Then click Ok and on the first tab, in the bottom window, arrange the visable networks so your router is the very top in the list.
Click Ok and you should be all set.
If you have XP_SP2 Installed
On the left side where it says "Related Tasks," click on "Change Advanced settings" A dialog box will pop up with three tabs.
Select the second tab marked "Wireless Networks" Near the bottom right of the first tab, you will see a button marked "Advanced"
Click on this, then make sure the top radio button is selected and the box which says "Automatically connect to any network" is Unchecked
Then click Ok, then in the avaiable networks list, arrange the visable networks so your router is the very top in the list.
How do I share files / printers on a Windows network?
Very important - Read the section on firewall configuration at the end of this post
This answer assumes that all your computers / printers are connected to the same router (either wired or wireless). It does not matter if the router has access to the internet.
The basic steps are the same whether you're using Win98,Win98SE, WinME, WinXP or WinXP SP2
1. Setup your computers so that they are in the same workgroup 2. Enable file sharing 3. Configure your software firewall for sharing (Specific instructions below do not address 3rd party firewalls (e.g. ZoneAlarm) 4. Enable print sharing 5. Locate / Add the shared folder
The details for Win XP and WinXP SP2 1. Setup your computers so that they are in the same workgroup 2. Enable File Sharing 3. In bullet 2 above, for step 3 in its details, in WinXP, prior to SP2, make sure the Internet Connection Firewall box is unchecked. If you are running a 3rd party firewall you need to configure it to allow access to the locally assigned IP addresses. (see below) 4.Enable print sharing (WindowsXP should copy the print drivers it needs over from the remote machine) 5. You should be able to locate your shared files of other computer by browsing My Network Places
The details for Win98, Win98SE, and WinME 1. Setup your computers so that they are in the same workgroup 2. Enable File Sharing 3. These versions of Windows do not have a Microsoft supplied firewall. If you are running a 3rd party firewall you need to configure it to allow access to the locally assigned IP addresses. (see below) 4.Enable print sharing (WIn98 will need you to supply the Print Drivers) 5. You should be able to locate your shared files of other computer by browsing Network Neigborhood
Very important section on firewall configuration *** 3rd party firewall configuration *** If you are running a 3rd party firewall like ZoneAlarm or Norton Firewall, you must configure it to recognize and allow locally assigned IP addresses.
(An IP address will look something like 192.168.1.1. Typically - Linksys IP addresses for the PCs will begin at 192.168.1.100 - Netgear IP addresses will begin at 192.168.1.2
You must configure the firewall to allow IP addresses for the range that you are being assigned. (E.g Linksys, then allow 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150)
You may want to manually "reduce" the IP range in the router to match the number of devices you have
My file and print sharing no longer works - and it used to Perhaps you bought a new router. You have internet access, but I can no longer share files or printers. Here's hot to fix this.
Chances are that you have firewall software on each PC that needs to be reconfigured.
Here's why the IP addresses that your new router assigns dynamically are likely different than the range of addresses your old router assigned.
For example, your old router may have assigned addresses beginning with 192.168.1.100, while your new router may assign addresses beginning with 192.168.2.1 All perfectly OK, and there will be no problem with your internet access.
If you have a software firewall installed on your PC, then you would have previously configured your firewall on each PC to "trust" PCs in the old range.
The solution is to change the software firewall to trust PCs in the new range.
Check the IP address assignments that your router hands out and follow the instructions for your particular firewall to configure the firewall
I just installed a router and my internet no longer works
I get the message "Cannot contact DHCP server"
General Troubleshooting
Under most conditions, ethernet devices are not hot swappable. Therefore, you will not connect if you simply swap /add devices.
The simplest way to get all the devices to refresh the IP addresses you need is to power everything down, and wait a couple of minutes for the IP addresses to "clear"
Then, starting at the wall, power each device up in turn, and wait for it to finish its power cycle, self/check before powering up the next device.
e.g.
1. Power everything down 2. Wait two minutes 3. Power up the cable /dsl modem. Wait for it to fully complete its self check 4. Power up the router. Wait for it to fully complete its self check 5. Power up your computer
If your logon information (if DSL/PPPoE) and other settings are correct. You should be good to go. However, I recommend you see post #2, if you have wireless, to ensure that your network is secure
If this did not solve your problem, then
1. For test purposes, disable your software firewall 2. Check your IP addresses 3. Create a new thread and post it in the computer forum(not this thread), providing all the details that are requested in sticky #1
My wireless network does not reach far enough. What can I do?
1. Relocate the wireless router to a central and/or higher location. Or if your router is on a lower floor, try turning the router upside down. (Routers tend to broadcast their signals out and down, so if you have yours in the basement, the floors above are receiving little signal. Flipping it over can help) 2. Use wireless range extender 3. Add an external antenna 4. Install a Wireless repeater 5. If the option is available in your router, then increase power 6. If a Linksys router, upgrade with third party firmware from Sveasoft's Opensource firmwareor HyperWRTthat allows you to boost power. HyperWRT is simpler to use, but has fewer other options 7. Install a remote access point, connected via wired ethernet to the distant router 8. Install a Wireless router and turn off DHCP. Then connect via wired ethernet to the main router.Do not use the WAN port for the uplink in this situation. Only use the LAN ports and the wireless capability 9. Replace router with and 802.11 pre-N router, which is reported to extend range, even when working with legacy b and g devices 10. If you have Wifi router that supports WDS Bridging (Belkin, Buffalo, Linksys) then you can buy another of the same Router, and follow the directions from the manufacturer to turn on Bridging. Leave the box "do not allow clients to connect" unchecked and your routers will talk wirelessly and extend (double?) the range of your existing network. More detail's about bridging the Belkin Wireless Wifi Router 7230-4 F5D7230-4 can be found in wfay's thread (Some people have reported success in bridging Linksys and Belkin routers)
How do get a refresh of the IP address without rebooting?
My IP address starts with 169. What does this mean? How do I get a real one?
You can check your IP address with the Winipcfg command (Windows 98) or the Ipconfig command (Windows NT, 2000, XP) as follows
IP numbers that begin with 192 and 169. Please post the whole set of digits. No one can do anything with the data
Winipcfg
Winipcfg is a network utility available in the Windows9X operating systems. You can use winipcfg to display IP configuration information (including IP address, Gateway, and DNS address. To use winipcfg from within Windows:
1. Select the Start button on the Task Bar. 2. Select Run. 3. Type winipcfg. 4. The IP Configuration window will be displayed. This displays the IP address and Gateway information. 5. You may need to select the right network adapator in the drop down list 6. Select the More Info>> button to display more information. This displays the DNS server address. 7. Select OK to close the IP Configuration window.
To refresh the IP address without rebooting, press the release button. Then press the renew button
Ipconfig To use ipconfig from within Windows:
1. Select the Start button on the Task Bar. 2. Select Run. 3. Type cmd.exe. 4. When the DOS command prompt window opens,Type ipconfig. 5. This will display basic IP configuration information. For more options, type ipconfig /?.
To refresh the IP address without rebooting, type ipconfig /release. Then type ipconfig /renew
I am getting an IP address that of the form 169.x.x.x and cannot connect to the internet
Your computer is not getting an IP address from the router (if you have one) or your broadband company (DSL /Cable). As your computer requires an IP address, it then "makes one up" and assigns one to itself.
My printer is not near my computer. How can I print?
The simplest answer is to use the printer sharing solution. There are two downsides. One is that the printer must be connect to a computer. The other is that it must be turned on. On the other hand, this is the most cost effective solution.
The other answer is to use a print server. The print server is additional hardware and software that takes the place of the computer controlling the printer directly.
Print servers can be built into the printer. Or they can be purchased aftewards. When they're built into the printer, the printers are generally advertised as "network ready"
If you buy a standalone print server, you should be aware of two things
1. Make sure you know whether you need to connect it to a USB or parallel port printer as some print servers do not support both 2. You should expect some of the enhanced capabilities of the printer - where the printer sends information to the PC (e.g. low ink warning message) will not work. As the print will send the message to the print server - which is not sophisticated enough to deal with it
And they can be wired or wireless ethernet. The most expensive, but most capable/flexible solution is to buy a printer with a built in wireless print server.
A final choice: Some printers support PANs (Personal Area Networks) via (wireless) Bluetooth. If your printer does, you can add a USB bluetooth adapator to print directly from your PC/laptop to the printer. No print server or 802.11 network requried
Note A USB /ethernet bridge will not make a USB Windows printer network capable. This is because a network printer alos requires a print server - software on the printer to store the print information until it prints. The USB/ethernet bridge provides connectivity but not a print server
With a strong password, WPA can be viewed as secure. WEP should only be viewed as enough to stop casual eavesdropping. If you use WEP you should expect that if someone wants your data, that they can get it.
WPA is, for all practical purposes, unbreakable. It, like other security does have an exposure - brute force dictionary attacks. i.e. just keep picking passwords and trying them.
To prevent this (1) Change your SSID to something that is not standard and (2) choose a strong password. Steve Gibson's password generator site is an ideal place to get a randon password https://www.grc.com/passwords Its one time generation, and is as close to random and strong as anything that can be generated. Because it relies on SSL encryption, the password it serves will be delivered securely to you, even over an otherwise insecure connection
And, because it prevents akami and other services from caching it, no one, even if you generated it over a public computer, can even see what you got once you close the web page, navigate to another site or refresh
If you use your wireless network at home, or at the office, and it is set up as discussed earlier (WPA security; router password; unique SSID ) then you can consider wireless safe enough for financial transactions.
However, when connecting to an unknown access point or a public hot spot, you should only consider information secure if you are using corporate VPN security which sets up a secure end-to-end tunnel
Absent VPN tunnels, from a public hot spot, or unknown access point, do not perform any financial transactions. Do not access anything that requires a password that you would not freely hand out on the street
Even secure websites (those with the little "key / locked" icon) are vulnerable to attacks. For example a Man-In-The-Middle attack coupled with an Evil Twin Access Point can compromise even otherwise secure websites
I have Xp Pro Sp2 on all my machines. How do I share a folder on the network but limit it to specific computers I specify?
You need to disable Simple File Sharing: To disable Simple File Sharing in Windows XP Pro, click start, double-click My Computer, Tools, Folder Options, View tab, at the bottom of the list uncheck Use simple file sharing...
Then you need to set up a user Account on machine A that allows the user logon on B, with password (ideally matches the logon on B) and vice versa.
Finally you need to share the folders you wish on a user by user basis.
You should then be able to browse and find and access the folders
I took my laptop away for a few days, and when I came back Ihave internet connection but can't share files or printers
In all likelihood, one or both of the following holds true
1. You have software firewalls installed on your PCs and your router is handing out DHCP addresses. In this case, when you reconnect, the router hands out an IP address outside of the "trusted zone." The software firewall then blocks the connection
Solutions: Temporarily disable the software firewall to verify the problem /solution. Then either (a) expand the IP range of the software firewall to match the DHCP assignment range of the router, or restrict the DHCP range of the router to match the software firewall "safe" IP addresses. Reboot and you're good to go
2. You are using the Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Utility (WZC). This has many known problems
Solution: Download and install the latest version of the wireless configuration utility from your wireless NIC card supplier. Use that utility instead of WZC
Special issues with verizon dsl, Westell modems and Linksys routers
Verizon's latest Westell modems have a built in router that hands out IP addresses in the 192.168.1.x range. It also has built in PPPoE logon capability.
Together, these capabilities conflict with a standard Linksys router configuration for DSL, which also assigns IP addresses in the 192.168.1.x range. And also is normally configured for PPPoE.
Here's how to solve the problem Alternative 1: 1. Connect the Linksys router to a PC via the LAN port. 2. Leave the WAN port vacant. 3.Reboot the PC and login into the Linksys router 4.Change the default IP address range to 192.168.2.1 5. Ensure the network type is set to DHCP (since the Westell modem is doing the PPPoE login) 6. Power everything down 7. Connect the Linksys router WAN to the DSL modem. Reboot everything and you're good to go
Alternative 2: 1. Connect the PC to the Westell modem and login to its management interface. 2. Configure the Westell modem through its management interface and put it into bridge mode 3. Power down everything. 4. Reconnect DSL modem--Linksys Router--Computers 5. Reboot 6 Configure Linksys router through its management interface with PPPoE, DSL logon and password
Compatability: Does the network device I buy have to be the same brand? What about my broadband modem?
a, b, g, n, pre-N: Which do I want?
All network devices that are built to standards are compatable - so when this is true you don't have to worry about brand. And the devices are often backward compatable.
For wired devices. 10/100/1000 baseT wired ethernet devices are compatable/ backward compatable, regardless of brand
For wireless devices
802.11a devices are compatable, regardless of brand, and run at 54M
802.11b devices are compatable, regardless of brand, and run at 10M
802.11g devices are compatable, regardless of brand,and are backward compatable to all brands of 802.11b hardware, and run at 54M
802.11 "super g" devices have not yet had their standards finalized and will only work at "super g" speeds (108M) with other "super g" devices of the same brand. However, regardless of brand, they are backward compatable to all brands of 802.11b/g hardware
802.11 "pre-N" devices have not yet had their standards finalized and will only work at "pre-N" 54M speeds with other "pre-N" devices of the same brand. However, regardless of brand, they are backward compatable to all brands of 802.11b/g hardware
Pre-N devices, due to the use of MIMO (Multiple Input/Mutliple Output Antennas) improve range. This has been benchmarked by a number of independent evaluation sites. This is true even with a pre-N router and legacy b and g devices.
The "bridging" capability (See post about extending range) is not yet standards based and is only guaranteed to work within brand. However, people have reported success in getting Linksys and Belkin devices to successfully bridge with each other. Note that in bridge mode, many vendors only support WEP security, not WPA or WPA 2
Note that when you mix brands, the vendor provided installation wizards are less functional. All vendors, however, support manual configuration
The wired ports on any wireless devices are completely standards based and are compatable with any other wired ethernet device
For Broadband modems
Cable modems are standards based, and any brand should work. However your cable company will need to know the MAC address of the cable modem in order for you to pass their security authentication and be allowed to connect
DSL modems, on the other hand, are not standards based (on the uplink port). Therefore, you must check with your provider if you want to change modems. (The downlink port that you connect to your own computer/network is ethernet 10base T standards based
This is a very informative post, but doesn't explain how to do some things, like:
7. Configure PPPoE with logon/password for DSL or DHCP for cable modem 8. Enable IPSec Passthrough if you need to connect to a VPN at the office
I am trying to set up a network consisting of 3 computers. Here is what we have:
SBC Yahoo! DSL Speedstream(?) Cable Modem Netgear WGR614 Router Computer 1 (Linkworld) is a custom-built PC with K7S5A Pro mobo (includes NIC), Athlon 2000+, etc. Computer 2 (GQ) is a GQ computer from Fry's with NIC built in. There is also a Syntax USB adapter connected to it. Computer 3 (eMachines) is an eMachines T1090. Also has a Siemens Speedstream USB network adapter. No NIC.
Linkworld, GQ, cable modem and Router are in the same room. Currently, I have the cable modem connected to the router and the router connected to the NICs in the first two computers. Both computers can get the DSL. In a perfect world though, GQ would be connected wirelessly to the router, rather than having to drag a cable across the floor. Also, eMachines should be connected wirelessly too (Currently, it is not connected to the DSL at all.)
And of course, security is very important. I don't want credit cards or passwords flying through the air on an unsecured connection.
Previously, I had tried (when we were on dial-up) setting up an Ad Hoc connection between the eMachines and an old CTX using two Speedstram adapters, but it was very hard to set up and I needed someone's help and once I got it going, it stopped, so I pretty much gave up.
So now that I have the DSL, I would like to first get it set up wirelessly to all of the computers (except Linkworld can be wired, since it is right next to the router) and eventually file and printer sharing. How EXACTLY do I go about doing this?
johnstexas said: This is a very informative post, but doesn't explain how to do some things, like:
7. Configure PPPoE with logon/password for DSL or DHCP for cable modem 8. Enable IPSec Passthrough if you need to connect to a VPN at the office Thanks for the feedback. . Helps make the thread clearer for others. I edited the reference to add some more clarity on DSL vs Cable. However,the details of exactly how you setup IPSEC and the PPPoE logon are not provided as they are different in every model of every router. If your router supports IPSEC, its typically a dropdown or a selection. For PPPoE its typically a dropdown connection type choice. Then you enter your DSL logon and password.
As far as the rest of your question, I've reposted it, and my response in this thread in order to make your trouble easier to track and manage
The Westell VersaLink 327W is known to have some problems, but it is a good DSL modem.
Now connecting to this modem should be very easy.
Open your browser and go to http://192.168.1.1/ <<---This is your DSL modem
The username and password should be the same as your DSL account.
In the page that opens, bring your cursor over "Connections" and a drop down menu will appear, select "Wireless" It will request your login info.
- 1) "Wireless operation" set to enabled. - 2) "Mode" set to "Mixed" - 3) "4x Support" set to "Enabled"
DO NOT fool around with the "Advanced Configuration" unless someone who knows what they are doing talks you through this.
- 4) "Authentication Type" set this to "Shared Key" - 5) "WEP Security" set this to "Enabled"
- 6) "Key Select" set to "Key 1" then enter a 13 digit (128-bit) alpha numeric code.
Now unless you are going to be needing more than one key, you only need to set the first one. So unless your 802.11 card supports higher, set this to 128-bit encryption and be sure to save the details to a text file in case you ever need to look it up again. You'll also need this key for setting up your connection on your system.
Also be sure to include the "Network Name (SSID)" in the file, this will be needed.
- 7) "Hide SSID" set this to "Enabled" - 8) "MAC Address Filtering" this is optional and can be left "Disabled"
Now hit the "Save" button and you are now ready to setup your wireless connection on your system.
Now use Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > Wireless Network Setup Wizard
If you have any problems with your 1450 mini-PCI card, go to the DellTalk Forums and do a search for 1450 and you should be able to find some threads which can point you to better drivers located on the HP website for your card.
As to your VersaLink DSL modem, you'll find that any problems which occur with this are caused by excessive heat buildup inside the modem housing. If you look at the way the case is built, you'll notice that the cooling vents are very restrictive and not very good for cooling. This is what causes the problems you'll read about in some other forums.
To fix this, carefully open the case and remove the circuit board being careful not to damage it and take note of how it goes back in. Now using either an X-acto knife or a Dremel, you can open the cooling vents in the case by cutting out the obstructing vents.
Once you finish, reassemble the modem and everything should work great after that cause with the vents open, there won't be any heat buildup to cause any problems.
One question though: I am getting a new computer tomorrow. I just shared all my files, and they are all on my kids computer too. Now if I delete files from this computer, will they also be deleted from my kids computer? (like my pictures etc). If so, how can I avoid that?
If the files are shared, then there is only one version. Deleting the files will completely remove them.
If the files are a copy, then there are two versions.
If you have only shared them, then you can make a copy on the kids computer via standard windows drag and drop copy capbilities (on the kids computer open the shared files and make a copy. It would, of course, be good practice to also burn a copy to CD
ellory said: If the files are shared, then there is only one version. Deleting the diles will delete completely remove them.
If the files are a copy, then there are two versions.
If you have only shared them, then you can make a copy on the kids computer via standard windows drag and drop copy capbilities (on the kids computer open the shared files and make a copy. It would, of course, be good practice to also burn a copy to CD
Thank you! That is what I ended up doing. Anything I can with the iTunes list as well? Can that be shared?
Limited file sharing between Xp pro sp2 and Win98 SE ?
I have 2 computer and sharing internet connection with two other people through router. One of my computer have XP pro sp2 and the other computer use Win 98 SE.
Is it possible to only share files between my two computer (Xp pro sp2 and Win98SE)? Will turn off simple file sharing work with Win98se?
Hi, I am using Verizon wireless. Recently, after install CounterSpy and Mcfee personal firewall, my laptop can still connect to the wireless network with exellent signal, but I cannot use internet anymore. What happens? Is it due to the firewall?
ellory said: I took my laptop away for a few days, and when I came back Ihave internet connection but can't share files or printers
In all likelihood, one or both of the following holds true
1. You have software firewalls installed on your PCs and your router is handing out DHCP addresses. In this case, when you reconnect, the router hands out an IP address outside of the "trusted zone." The software firewall then blocks the connection
Solutions: Temporarily disable the software firewall to verify the problem /solution. Then either (a) expand the IP range of the software firewall to match the DHCP assignment range of the router, or restrict the DHCP range of the router to match the software firewall "safe" IP addresses. Reboot and you're good to go
2. You are using the Windows Wireless Zero Configuration Utility (WZC). This has many known problems
Solution: Download and install the latest version of the wireless configuration utility from your wireless NIC card supplier. Use that utility instead of WZC
truongmymy said: Hi, I am using Verizon wireless. Recently, after install CounterSpy and Mcfee personal firewall, my laptop can still connect to the wireless network with exellent signal, but I cannot use internet anymore. What happens? Is it due to the firewall?Since you lost wireless connectivity right after you installed these two products, then its quite likely this is the cause. You might try ensure that your firewall is properly configured. You might check your IP addresses. This thread may provide some insights on troubleshooting
ellory said: truongmymy said: Hi, I am using Verizon wireless. Recently, after install CounterSpy and Mcfee personal firewall, my laptop can still connect to the wireless network with exellent signal, but I cannot use internet anymore. What happens? Is it due to the firewall?Since you lost wireless connectivity right after you installed these two products, then its quite likely this is the cause. You might try ensure that your firewall is properly configured. You might check your IP addresses. This thread may provide some insights on troubleshooting
You are great. My network runs well now. Thank you very much.
Have RCN residential cable in Boston area with several desktops hooked up through a Toshiba PCX DOCSIS (PCX2200) and some hubs along the way. Works fine.
Can I attach a wireless router to a hub running off the Toshiba and turn it on for the very rare occassion we'd be using a wireless connection to the laptop?
Would be essentially connecting a wireless router to a hub coming from a hard wired router. Do two routers make a conflict or is it OK?
penelope31 said: I don't know if this is a right place to ask my question!! Sorry if it is not okay.
My wireless router broke yesterday (Belkin N150) I'm planning to buy the same one again. Should i for the same or anything better than that? Please help.Please post your question in a new thread. This one is used for reference
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