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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Can you override an assigned network key?

We had someone setup a wireless home network, and the person wrote the network key down wrong (or it just doesn't work) and he is nowhere to be found. We now need to add another computer to the network - but can't because we don't have the right network key/password. Is there a way to override it, or could we somehow delete the home network and start a new one? We need to access the internet from this new computer, but we can't get it added to the network. If we deleted the network, at least we could access the net. We have Window XP media center on the host computer.

Can you override an assigned network key?
You can totally reset the router back to its default factory settings and start from the ground up. The procedure will differ depending on the router that you have so you'll need to find the support page on the Internet or open up the original manual.

Now, if some of your computers is already connected online, then you already have access to the router. Hopefully you wrote down the admin password for it. You can log into the router itself and reset your network key as well.
Reply:on the router or hub whatever you have, there is a little reset button that will reset it back to factory defalt, no security and the default username and password are usully admin admin...good luck
Reply:Hi

There is no way you can override the key's, what you can do is login in to the computer using the hardwire change the keys and then then start sharing the internet. Wireless Keys does not have any impact on hard connections...

Thanks

Bharani Ramasamy

Network Problem?

I am having problems connecting to the Internet. I right click on My Network Places - View Network Connections and I see I am connected to the Internet. However, I can't get my Yahoo Messenger! MSN Messenger or Browsers to work. Can someone help me fix this problem? Under "View Network Connections" it shows two connections. (1394 Connection) %26amp; (Local Area Connection) Both are showing a status of connected.

Network Problem?
As you said you can browse the internet, so this is most likely a firewall issue. If you are only using xp's firewall then check the exceptions list, if you are using a 3rd party firewall go into it and find the options to allow certain programs to initiate a connection outside your network. This has nothing to do with your router, unless you specifically configured your router to do so.
Reply:Do you have a router? If so, reset by unplugging the power for 30 seconds and reconnecting. Go back to Network Connections, right click on Local Area Connection and from the drop down menu click "Repair" and if you do not get an error you should be able to connect through IE again.
Reply:No worries about 1384 connection mate... its a port to transfer data from your camcorders and stuffs... Is LAN connected? Are you able to browse the internet- web pages I mean???? How are you connecting to the internet? I mean is it a DSL/ADSL (broadband) through a modem or a router?

It could be your firewall/antivirus software which is causing the issue here...
Reply:go to START-%26gt;RUN-%26gt; and type CMD

on the DOS window that pops up, type IPCONFIG/ALL

this will give u IP address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway.

First try pinging the Default gateway by--

"ping x.x.x.x" (IP address of gateway)

then similarly, ping DNS.

if this works, try and ping some sites from IP addresses. Heres a few--

yahoo.com = 216.109.112.135

google.com = 64.233.167.99

hotmail.com = 64.233.171.83

if theses works, u need to reconfigure the connection or try using some diff bwoser like Mozilla or IE or Netscape etc.

Else, get ur service provider and let him check.

Boosting network performance?

i have just set up a new network , i bought a 24 port D-Link switch (10/100MB) and i have bought 8 network cards for my 8 computers i wanna connect ...i have used the T-568B Straight-through wiring method all my cable , plugs are plugged good and i have set up static ip's on all my computers (192.168.0.1 ......8) the connection distance between each computer and the switch is about 10 to 20 meters which is not a long distance for a signal to be lost ...my problem is that my network is slow for example if i want to open a shared folder on a remote computer when i double click that folder i have to wait for 20 to 30 seconds for that folder to open ...i used the ping to see if there are dropped packets and my reply was %26gt;1ms which is great , i even tried to mess with LMhosts also no change , what can i do to speed up my network ??? thanks in advance for any ideas

Boosting network performance?
It depends on how much simaltameous activity you have on the computers on your network but I think you need a router. A switch only cuts back on your collision domain you need to limit your broad cast domain.
Reply:we may need more information, but I will work on assumptions first:

1:Since the ping response is good, it's not a physical network issue. The primary issue is network share browsing in a peer to peer network, all Windows XP or 2K.

2: Since we are dealing with a P2P file sharing environment, (no WINS server) routing is not an issue as information does not go beyond you network.

Q: When you ping what do you use, names or IP addresses?

Q: When you try to access a network share how are you doing it, Network Neighborhood, or start%26gt;run%26gt;\\servername\share, or start%26gt;run%26gt;\\ipaddress\sharename
Reply:close open ports or unsued ports...

cosmetic dentistry

Acquiring Network Address (wireless network) question?

Ok so it seems I can connect just fine to an unsecure network, but when I try to connect to a secure network and use the correct password it just sits saying "Acquiring network address" but never connects. I am using a Motorola wireless card if that helps any. How can I get connected? Please help

Acquiring Network Address (wireless network) question?
I would check to make sure your DHCP is setup correctly and also your security configuration on both your router and the Motorola wireless card. Try deleting all the setting and configure the security setting from scratch.

check out this article on security setting.

http://netsecurity.about.com/od/quicktip...
Reply:You really need to know what type of security is being used on the secure network. Is it using WEP or something else? Your wireless card should have a manual that tells you how to connect to each type of secure network, so find that out first.
Reply:It sounds like you entered the password during the WiFi setup in Windows. That's the first step.

You still have to configure your Access Point (WiFi router) so enter your password there. Then, If the passwords match, you should be able to connect.

If unsure, call the router manufacturer for support or read the FAQs on their website.

In network Anesthesiologist, out of network billing scheme?

I had a simple surgery on April, now is reviewing the doctors' bill, I had a bill from this Anesthesiologist want to charge me 500% of RBRVS rate $900 for the service directly and mentioned that I had to pay the full amount, my health insurance is PPO, it sent me EOB explaining that this anesthesiologist is an Out of network service provider, so the insurance company just paid $66, I pay $66 plus the bill balancing of $768. I checked this Anesthesiologist's name is in the insurance company data base, her billing office denied that she is an in network, I noticed that she is using another medical group out of state to bill the insurance company...

I called the insurance com. customer support, and get them reprocess the out of network bill into In work bill since I can point out the Physician ID and they reply with her name and address in the data base, what should I do to this Anesthesiologist's bill, pay the PPO rate and ignore her bill and send her the proof that she is in netwok..

In network Anesthesiologist, out of network billing scheme?
Contact your insurance provider and ask that the bill be re-processed as an "invisible provider" or "hidden provider".

You don't get a choice of anesthesiologists, and we don't get to choose our patients.

Add that to the fact that insurance companies routinely screw up our claims, and you end up with a mess. They should pay as in-network.

Good luck.
Reply:pay the bill.if you ignore it you are going to end up paying more in the long run.it could also mess with your credit score.
Reply:Sad to say, it's your responsibility to insure that any service providers you use are within your network. If she was not a network provider, you are stuck with what you have been offered.

The fact that this anesthesiologist is in the insurance company's database does NOT mean that she is within network. To determine that, you need to check the list of approved providers for YOUR particular network plan.

Whenever you are involved with a PPO, it is always wise to check ahead of time to make sure that all services you are about to receive are covered under the PPO agreement.
Reply:Now, depending on your insurance carrier and the hospital where the procedure took place,,,,,,There is a thing called a "hidden provider rule", meaning that if you used an "in network" provider and were at an "in network" hospital then your insurance should pay it. You had no choice in what anesthesiologist that was used.

Contact you health insurance carrier and question this rule with them.

Network setup help?

I have been asked to construct a network according to this:

there are three routers (elementary, middle and high)

high is connected to the ISP through a dedicated serial connection. all users connect to the internet via the public address of 210.16.4.0

all workstations have to be able to ping this ip address but this router should not be able to ping anything! (ISP shouldn't be able to see your network)

the network has a total of 900 students

65 teachers and staff

3 administrators

admin should be able to see the teacher and student subnetworks

teachers should be able to see own and students subnetworks

students should only be able to see theirs

needs acl for this and i need everything subnetted!!!

Network setup help?
How are you meant to "construct" this? Drawing diagrams? Connecting real routers? Is this a real life situation or an assignment? Sounds quite "cisco" to me! :o)

%26lt;/geek%26gt;
Reply:Sounds like you need to emloy the services of a computer engeneer not an answer from us.

crowns

Network between Win 98 and Win 2000, but one problem.?

I have successfully set up a network between my win 98 computer and my win 2000 computer using a crossover cable. I can access the win 98 computer files from the win 2000 no problem, and transfer data just fine. From the win 98 however, when I try to access the win 2000 computer (which does show up in the network) it keeps saying a password must be supplied to access the network. I didn't set up a password, or anything, and it doesn't prompt for one the other way, so what is going on? Please help me!

Network between Win 98 and Win 2000, but one problem.?
Hi

Ok , for the network to work , you have to create an account on your win 2000 WITH password , if no well YOU CANT acces your 2000 , then you have to SHARE the folder you want to acces from your win98 , also when win98 boots up you have to enter the user name and password you created on the win200 that way when you acces the share folder you can view the files , please let me know ok

"New Network Detected"- is this my own or an intruder?

I am on a secured wireless network through YahooSBC/AT%26amp;T. I just downloaded a free trial virus detector by McAfee which just gave me a pop-up stating that there is a "New Network Detected" and it asks me to choose whether or not to trust this network. It lists the details of the Gateway, Mask, %26amp; MAC addresses, but I don't know what to do with these numbers! How do I know what to do with this "detected" network?

I wanted to try this software because I've been having "freezing" problems when using my internet explorer lately; I clean %26amp; defrag my computer regularly.

"New Network Detected"- is this my own or an intruder?
Wireless Cards can detect and work with simultanous networks. Its definetly not your network. If you think your computer is in danger then doubleclick the network icon at the bottom %26gt; Properties %26gt; Advanced %26gt; Settings %26gt; And check mark on "Turn on Firewall". Or use kaspersky anti hacker from http://www.iolo.com and download system mechanic

The Internet Explorer freezing problem is actually associated with wireless networking. Its more of a glitch. You can use Microsoft Update and fix this problem. OR Just Simply use FireFox or Opera.

To download Firefox --%26gt; http://www.mozilla.com/firefox

To download Opera --%26gt; http://www.opera.com/download
Reply:Click Start - Run and type cmd in the box and click Ok. This should launch a command window. At the blinking curser type

"ipconfig/ all" without the " " symbols. Look at the results. There will be a listing of the network connection on your computer including the MAC, mask, and gateway. You will have to get to know your network so you will be familiar with the different addresses.

If you see 10.0.0.X or a 169.192.x.x or 169.254.x.x you are looking at a private IP and it is probably your network. If you see something starting with a 69.x.x.x for example that could be an address provided by your ISP. I have not used the Mcafee firewall in several years, but the Zone Alarm firewall works well and is easy to use.

So you have kind of opened a can of worms, but best of luck!
Reply:The Internet Explorer freezing problem is actually associated with wireless networking. Its more of a glitch. You can use Microsoft Update and fix this problem. OR Just Simply use FireFox or Opera.

To download Firefox --%26gt; http://www.mozilla.com/firefox

To download Opera --%26gt; http://www.opera.com/download

It just means that your wireless card in your computer is picking up a new signal. Nothing to worry about
Reply:If the message comes just after installing the software and running it or the first time,then definitely it's your own network.If you have recently installed any bluetooth device,even then the warning may come up.Otherwise,it's an intruder's network.I have never tried McAfee but I am using ZoneAlarm firewall which also asks the same question when installed for the first time.
Reply:It just means that your wireless card in your computer is picking up a new signal. Nothing to worry about...

Network Slows down around 3pm?

Why does a school network seem to slowdown around 3pm, when classes are over for the day?

a. Internet usages peaks in the afternoon

b. teachers begin their facult meeting

c. students are all logging onto the schools network

d. students are all logging off the schools network.

Network Slows down around 3pm?
Someone may have it performing some type of system maintainence at that time, when everyone is logging off it may be verifying or backing data up. This should probably be done at three-thirty.
Reply:a. Usage on the WWW increases and hits the peak at about 6, but it starts climbing at around 3.
Reply:peak hours and more students are logging on to the schools network
Reply:The students may be out of your school but the school's network is probably connected to the same link that services the outside population...hence the slowdown at peak times even tho the students have left the building.

Network cable unplugged and wireless network connection not connected?

I'm using Hawking HWR54G Hi-Speed Wireless-G Router Revision M. There's a CardBus PC Card that goes along with it.

My desktop computer is connected to the router and it works fine.

I'm trying to set up the laptop but it says "Network cable unplugged" and "Wireless Network Connection 5" (card) not connected.

It's worked before, but at that time, someone configured the router and stuff for me. Recently the laptop was erased (don't know if that means anything) and now I have it back and I can't get the internet to work on it =(

Network cable unplugged and wireless network connection not connected?
Apparently the laptop was reformatted. When this happened the wireless configuration was erased.

The wireless router and the notebook's wireless must be configured in the same way to communicate.

You must check the configuration set up on the router and set up the same on the notebook. This includes encryption, preshared key, MAC address validation, etc.

If you do not know how to do this, you will likely need help beyond what this column can do.

Also when you communicate to the router, be sure to use a wired connecction.

implants

How do I network a vista pc to a windows xp computer?

I have tryed to install the drivers for a printer on my vista pc and the printer wouldnt work on network share. so i put it on my other pc but it has windows xp and it is on a network but i cant see my vista pc on the network and i try to set up a network on vista, but im not running on a wireless network. I have done netowking for pc's for many years but this vista thing im a baby on knowing how to use it it is much diffrent then xp by a long show and would like to know if any oine would help me out. but remember im not on wireless it is all wired. i have bolth pc's on a router

How do I network a vista pc to a windows xp computer?
Maybe this tutorial will help you:

http://www.windvis.com/how-to-create-a-n...

You may also want to read the article bellow if you are not able to see or access your windows xp machine on your network:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Reply:In the Network and Sharing Center of Vista, you need to set the network type as "Home" or "Work" by clicking the "Customize" link located to the right of your network. These are considered private and will enable network discovery, file and print sharing, and will still keep the firewall on. (assuming you turn it back on).

Wireless Network?

how do you boost a wireless network by connecting to it. What i mean is when your laptop connects to a wireless network is there anyway to boost the signal with/without or laptop connected to the network. Ie can the booster pick up the network and then i make the signal bigger.

Wireless Network?
you canot use your laptop to boost a wireless signal.

A range extender does not connect to the laptop or the router, it is mounted somewere in the home before the signal gets week and boosts that signal.

They cost anywere between 65 and 120 dollars.
Reply:Short of adding a new laptop compatible PC card that might have an external antenna plugin, no. But, keep in mind, wi-fi is at a high frequency, and has small tight waves, and many surfaces can deflect and reflect the signal, so try repositioning your lap top so as to help the internal antenna receive better signals. I hope this helps. :)
Reply:You can't boost the strength or signal of a wireless network without an external device like a range expander or router and adapter with speed booster abilities.

You can't make the signal bigger.You can select the proper settings and make it stronger.
Reply:You can use a wireless network to share Internet access, files, printers, and more. Or you can use it to surf the Web while you're sitting on your couch or in your yard. Plus, it's easier to install than you think.

There are 4 steps to creating a wireless network:

1.

Choose your wireless equipment

2.

Connect your wireless router

3.

Configure your wireless router

4.

Connect your computers

For Windows XP users, Windows XP Service Pack 2 is not required for wireless networking, but it does make things much easier. Service Pack 2 also helps protect you against hackers, worms, and other Internet intruders. To install Service Pack 2, visit the Protect Your PC site.

1.

Choose your wireless equipment

The first step is to make sure that you have the equipment you need. As you're looking for products in stores or on the Internet, you might notice that you can choose equipment that supports three different wireless networking technologies: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. We recommend 802.11g, because it offers excellent performance and is compatible with almost everything.

Shopping list

• Broadband Internet connection

• Wireless router

• A computer with built-in wireless networking support or a wireless network adapter

A wireless router

The router converts the signals coming across your Internet connection into a wireless broadcast, sort of like a cordless phone base station. Be sure to get a wireless router, and not a wireless access point.

A wireless network adapter

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Network adapters wirelessly connect your computer to your wireless router. If you have a newer computer you may already have wireless capabilities built in. If this is the case, then you will not need a wireless network adapter. If you need to purchase an adapter for a desktop computer, buy a USB wireless network adapter. If you have a laptop, buy a PC card-based network adapter. Make sure that you have one adapter for every computer on your network.

Note: To make setup easy, choose a network adapter made by the same vendor that made your wireless router. For example, if you find a good price on a Linksys router, choose a Linksys network adapter to go with it. To make shopping even easier, buy a bundle, such as those available from D-Link, Netgear, Linksys, Microsoft, and Buffalo. If you have a desktop computer, make sure that you have an available USB port to plug the wireless network adapter into. If you don't have any open USB ports, buy a hub to add additional ports.

2.

Connect your wireless router

Since you'll be temporarily disconnected from the Internet, print these instructions before you go any further.

First, locate your cable modem or DSL modem and unplug it to turn it off.

Next, connect your wireless router to your modem. Your modem should stay connected directly to the Internet. Later, after you've hooked everything up, your computer will wirelessly connect to your router, and the router will send communications through your modem to the Internet.

Next, connect your router to your modem:

Note: The instructions below apply to a Linksys wireless router. The ports on your router may be labeled differently, and the images may look different on your router. Check the documentation that came with your equipment for additional assistance.

• If you currently have your computer connected directly to your modem: Unplug the network cable from the back of your computer, and plug it into the port labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN on the back of your router.

• If you do not currently have a computer connected to the Internet: Plug one end of a network cable (included with your router) into your modem, and plug the other end of the network cable into the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port on your wireless router.

• If you currently have your computer connected to a router: Unplug the network cable connected to the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port from your current router, and plug this end of the cable into the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port on your wireless router. Then, unplug any other network cables, and plug them into the available ports on your wireless router. You no longer need your original router, because your new wireless router replaces it.

Next, plug in and turn on your cable or DSL modem. Wait a few minutes to give it time to connect to the Internet, and then plug in and turn on your wireless router. After a minute, the Internet, WAN, or WLAN light on your wireless router should light up, indicating that it has successfully connected to your modem.

3.

Configure your wireless router

Using the network cable that came with your wireless router, you should temporarily connect your computer to one of the open network ports on your wireless router (any port that isn't labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN). If you need to, turn your computer on. It should automatically connect to your router.

Next, open Internet Explorer and type in the address to configure your router.

You might be prompted for a password. The address and password you use will vary depending on what type of router you have, so refer to the instructions included with your router.

As a quick reference, this table shows the default addresses, usernames, and passwords for some common router manufacturers.

Router Address Username Password

3Com

http://192.168.1.1

admin

admin

D-Link

http://192.168.0.1

admin

Linksys

http://192.168.1.1

admin

admin

Microsoft Broadband

http://192.168.2.1

admin

admin

Netgear

http://192.168.0.1

admin

password

Internet Explorer will show your router's configuration page. Most of the default settings should be fine, but you should configure three things:

1.

Your wireless network name, known as the SSID. This name identifies your network. You should choose something unique that none of your neighbors will be using.

2.

Wireless encryption (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), which help protect your wireless network. For most routers, you will provide a passphrase that your router uses to generate several keys. Make sure your passphrase is unique and long (you don't need to memorize it).

3.

Your administrative password, which controls your wireless network. Just like any other password, it should not be a word that you can find in the dictionary, and it should be a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Be sure you can remember this password, because you'll need it if you ever have to change your router's settings.

The exact steps you follow to configure these settings will vary depending on the type of router you have. After each configuration setting, be sure to click Save Settings, Apply, or OK to save your changes.

Now, you should disconnect the network cable from your computer.

4.

Connect your computers

If your computer does not have wireless network support built in, plug your network adapter into your USB port, and place the antenna on top of your computer (in the case of a desktop computer), or insert the network adapter into an empty PC card slot (in the case of a laptop). Windows XP will automatically detect the new adapter, and may prompt you to insert the CD that came with your adapter. The on-screen instructions will guide you through the configuration process.

Note: The steps below only apply if you're using Windows XP Service Pack 2. If you're running Windows XP and you don't have Service Pack 2 yet, plug your computer into your wireless router and download and install Service Pack 2 from the Protect Your PC site.

Windows XP should show an icon with a notification that says it has found a wireless network.

Follow these steps to connect your computer to your wireless network:

1.

Right-click the wireless network icon in the lower-right corner of your screen, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. If you run into any problems, consult the documentation that came with your network adapter. Don't be afraid to call their tech support.

2.

The Wireless Network Connection window should appear and you should see your wireless network listed with the network name you chose. If you don't see your network, click Refresh network list in the upper-left corner. Click your network, and then click Connect in the lower-right corner.

3.

Windows XP prompts you to enter a key. Type the encryption key that you wrote down earlier in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes, and then click Connect.

4.

Windows XP will show its progress as it connects to your network. After you're connected, you can now close the Wireless Network Connection window. You're done.

Note: If the Wireless Network Connection window continues to show Acquiring Network Address, you may have mistyped the encryption key.

Set up your computer for wireless networking

Wireless networking is integrated into Windows XP. You can use Windows XP automatic networking Setup to quickly set up a wireless network. You must have a 802.11b wireless adapter installed on the portable computer and you must have access to a 802.11b standard wireless network.

Install the wireless adapter

To install the wireless adapter:1. Insert the 802.11b wireless adapter into the portable computer PCMCIA slot.

The Automatic Wireless Configuration wizard starts.

2. Follow the steps in the Automatic Wireless Configuration wizard.

After the wizard finishes, your computer is ready to connect to the network.

Connect to the network

Windows XP automatically polls the area for available wireless access points. If one is present, Windows XP tries to connect to it. Sometimes, you find that even though there is a wireless network in the area, Windows XP cannot recognize it. If this situation occurs, you must manually add the wireless access point.

Install a wireless access point manually

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Network Connections.

3. Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties.

4. Click the Wireless Networks tab.

A list of wireless access points appears in the Available networks box.

5. Under Preferred networks, click Add.

6. In the Network Name (SSID) box, type the name of the access point and select the appropriate check boxes, according to your network requirements.

You may have to ask the LAN administrators for specific settings. If you are on a domain, you may have to request client certificates.

7. Click OK.

After you add the new access point, you can connect to the new network.

Roam to another network

When you bring your portable computer into another wireless network area, Windows XP automatically tries to connect to that network. If Windows XP does not recognize the new network, follow the instructions in this article to manually install the wireless network.

To set up automatic wireless network configuration

1.

Open Network Connections

2.

Right-click Wireless Network Connection, and then click Properties.

3.

On the Wireless Networks tab, do one of the following:

• To enable automatic wireless network configuration, select the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box. This check box is selected by default. For information about what happens when you enable automatic wireless network configuration, see Notes.

• To disable automatic wireless network configuration, clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.

4.

To connect to an existing wireless network, do one of the following:

Access point (infrastructure)

• To connect to an existing access point (infrastructure) network, under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure.

In Wireless Network Properties, specify the wireless network key (Wired Equivalent Privacy) settings, or, if the network key is automatically provided for you (for example, the key is stored on the wireless network adapter given to you by your administrator), select the The key is provided for me automatically check box. If you are unsure about whether a network key is needed or which settings you need to enter, contact your network administrator or the wireless network adapter manufacturer.

Important

• If a network does not broadcast its network name, it will not appear under Available networks. To connect to an access point (infrastructure) network that you know is available but that does not appear under Available networks, under Preferred networks, click Add. In Wireless Network Properties, specify the network name (Service Set Identifier) and, if needed, the wireless network key settings.

Computer-to-computer (ad hoc)

• To connect to an existing computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network, under Available networks, click the network name, and then click Configure.

In Wireless Network Properties, specify the wireless network key (Wired Equivalent Privacy) settings, or, if the network key is automatically provided for you (for example, the key is stored on the wireless network adapter given to you by your administrator), select the The key is provided for me automatically check box. If you are unsure about whether a network key is needed or which settings you need to enter, contact your network administrator or the wireless network adapter manufacturer.

If you want to connect to a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network and both computer-to-computer and access point (infrastructure) networks are within range of your computer, click Advanced, and then click Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only.

5.

To configure a new wireless network connection, click Add, and then do the following:

• In Wireless Network Properties, specify the network name (Service Set Identifier) and, if needed, the wireless network key settings.

• If the network connection that you are configuring is to a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network, select the This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; wireless access points are not used check box.

6.

To change the order in which connection attempts to preferred networks are made, under Preferred networks, click the wireless network that you want to move to a new position on the list, and then click Move up or Move down.

7.

To change the wireless network connection settings for a network that is listed in Preferred networks, click the wireless network for which you want to change settings, click Properties, and then change the settings as needed.

8.

To remove a wireless network from the list of preferred networks, under Preferred networks, click the wireless network that you want to remove, and then click Remove.

9.

To update the list of available networks that are within range of your computer, click Refresh.

10.

To automatically connect to available networks that do not appear in the Preferred networks list, click Advanced, and then select the Automatically connect to non-preferred networks check box.

Note

• To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.

• When you enable automatic wireless network configuration, you can connect to an existing wireless network, change wireless network connection settings, configure a new wireless network connection, and specify preferred wireless networks. You will be notified when new wireless networks are available. After you select a wireless network, your wireless network adapter will be automatically configured to match the settings of that network, and a network connection attempt will be made. For more information, see Related Topics.

• To configure settings on the Wireless Networks tab, you must be logged on as an administrator, and you must use a wireless network adapter that supports the Wireless Zero Configuration service. If you are unsure whether your wireless network adapter supports the Wireless Zero Configuration service, contact your network administrator or the wireless network adapter manufacturer. For more information about automatic wireless network configuration, see Related Topics.

• If you are using third-party wireless networking software, clear the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings check box.

• If you are unable to connect to an existing wireless network and the name of the network that you want to connect to appears under the Preferred networks list, click the preferred network name, and then click Properties. In Wireless Network Properties, review the settings to ensure that they are correct. If you are unsure whether the settings are correct, contact your network administrator or the wireless network adapter manufacturer.

• If the Preferred networks list includes both access point (infrastructure) and computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks, you cannot move a computer-to-computer network to a position in the list that is higher than the position of an access point network.

• To provide enhanced security for 802.11 wireless networks and for wired Ethernet networks, IEEE 802.1x authentication is enabled by default. For more information about how to set up 802.1x authentication, see Related Topics.

To connect to an available wireless network

1.

Right-click the network connection icon in the notification area, and then click View Available Wireless Networks.

2.

In Connect to Wireless Network, under Available Networks, click the wireless network that you want to connect to.

3.

If a network key is required for Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), do one of the following:

• If the network key is automatically provided for you (for example, the key is stored on the wireless network adapter given to you by your administrator), leave Network Key blank.

• If the network key is not automatically provided for you, in Network key, type the key.

4.

Click Connect.

5.

To configure additional wireless network connection settings, or if you are having difficulty making a connection to the wireless network that you selected, click Advanced, and then configure the settings in the Wireless Networks tab.

Note

• On the Wireless Networks tab, you can view and configure additional settings for automatic wireless network configuration. However, to configure settings on the Wireless Networks tab, you must be a member of the local Administrators group, and you must use a wireless network adapter that supports the Wireless Zero Configuration service. If you are unsure whether your wireless network adapter supports the Wireless Zero Configuration service, contact your network administrator. For more information about how to set up automatic wireless network configuration, see Related Topics.

• WEP is a set of security services used to protect 802.11 wireless networks from unauthorized access. For more information about how to configure WEP settings for wireless network clients, see Related Topics.

To set up 802.1x authentication

1.

Open Network Connections

2.

Right-click the connection for which you want to enable or disable IEEE 802.1x authentication, and then click Properties.

3.

On the Authentication tab, do one of the following:

• To enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this connection, select the Network access control using IEEE 802.1X check box. This check box is selected by default.

• To disable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this connection, clear the Network access control using IEEE 802.1X check box.

4.

In EAP type, click the Extensible Authentication Protocol type to be used with this connection.

5.

If you select Smart Card or other Certificate in EAP type, you can configure additional properties if you click Properties and, in Smart Card or other Certificate Properties, do the following:

• To use the certificate that resides on your smart card for authentication, click Use my smart card.

• To use the certificate that resides in the certificate store on your computer for authentication, click Use a certificate on this computer.

• To verify that the server certificate presented to your computer is still valid, select the Validate server certificate check box, specify whether to connect only if the server resides within a particular domain, and then specify the trusted root certification authority.

• To use a different user name when the user name in the smart card or certificate is not the same as the user name in the domain to which you are logging on, select the Use a different user name for the connection check box.

6.

To specify whether the computer should attempt authentication to the network if a user is not logged on and/or if the computer or user information is not available, do the following:

• To specify that the computer attempt authentication to the network if a user is not logged on, select the Authenticate as computer when computer information is available check box.

• To specify that the computer attempt authentication to the network if user information or computer information is not available, select the Authenticate as guest when user or computer information is unavailable check box. This check box is selected by default.

Note

• To open Network Connections, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections.

• IEEE 802.1x authentication provides authenticated access to 802.11 wireless networks and to wired Ethernet networks. 802.1x minimizes wireless network security risks and uses standard security protocols, such as RADIUS. For more information about 802.1x and 802.11, see Related Topics.

• To configure settings on the Authentication tab, you must be a member of the local Administrators group.

• For wired and wireless network connections, the settings in the Authentication tab apply to the network to which you are currently connected. If you are currently connected to a wireless network, you can verify the name of the network by clicking the Wireless Networks tab. The name of the network will appear in Visible networks and Preferred networks, and it will be preceded by an icon with a circle around it.

Configuring wireless network clients

Automatic wireless network configuration supports the IEEE 802.11 standard for wireless networks and minimizes the configuration that is required to access wireless networks. When you enable automatic wireless network configuration on your computer, you can roam across different wireless networks without the need to reconfigure the network connection settings on your computer for each location. As you move from one location to a new location, automatic wireless network configuration searches for available wireless networks and notifies you when there are new wireless networks available for you to connect to. After you select the wireless network that you want to connect to, automatic wireless network configuration updates your wireless network adapter to match the settings of that wireless network, and attempts to connect to that wireless network.

With automatic wireless network configuration, you can create a list of preferred wireless networks, and you can specify the order in which to attempt connections to these wireless networks.

Wireless network types

You can choose from the following wireless network types:

Access point (infrastructure)

In access point wireless networks, wireless stations (devices with radio network cards, such as your portable computer or personal digital assistant) connect to wireless access points. These access points function as bridges between wireless stations and the existing network distribution system (network backbone). As you move from one location to another, and the signal for one wireless access point weakens, or the access point becomes congested with traffic, you can connect to a new access point. For example, if you work in a large corporation, your wireless device can connect to several different access points as you move between different floors of a building or different buildings in a campus. As a result, you maintain uninterrupted access to network resources.

Computer-to-computer (ad hoc)

In computer-to-computer wireless networks, wireless stations connect to each other directly, rather than through wireless access points. For example, if you are in a meeting with co-workers, and you do not need to gain access to network resources, your wireless device can connect to the wireless devices of your co-workers, and you can form a temporary network.

Any available network (access point preferred)

In access point preferred wireless networks, a connection to an access point wireless network is always attempted first, if there are any available. If an access point network is not available, a connection to a computer-to-computer wireless network is attempted. For example, if you use your laptop at work in an access point wireless network, and then take your laptop home to use in your computer-to-computer home network, automatic wireless network configuration will change your wireless network settings as needed, so that you can connect to your home network.

802.11 security

Security options for 802.11 include authentication services and encryption services based on the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) algorithm. WEP is a set of security services used to protect 802.11 networks from unauthorized access, such as eavesdropping (the capture of wireless network traffic). With automatic wireless network configuration, you can specify that a network key be used for authentication to the network. You can also specify that a network key be used to encrypt your data as it is transmitted over the network. When data encryption is enabled, secret shared encryption keys are generated and used by the source station and the destination station to alter frame bits, thus avoiding disclosure to eavesdroppers.

Open System and Shared Key authentication

802.11 supports two subtypes of network authentication services: Open System and Shared Key. Under Open System authentication, any wireless station can request authentication. The station that needs to authenticate with another wireless station sends an authentication management frame that contains the identity of the sending station. The receiving station then sends back a frame that indicates whether it recognizes the identity of the sending station. Under Shared Key authentication, each wireless station is assumed to have received a secret shared key over a secure channel that is independent from the 802.11 wireless network communications channel. To use Shared Key authentication, you must have a network key.

Network keys

When you enable WEP, you can specify that a network key be used for encryption. A network key can be provided for you automatically (for example, it might be provided on your wireless network adapter), or you can specify the key by typing it yourself. If you specify the key yourself, you can also specify the key length (40 bits or 104 bits), key format (ASCII characters or hexadecimal digits), and key index (the location where a specific key is stored). The longer the key length, the more secure the key. Every time the length of a key is increased by one bit, the number of possible keys doubles.

Under 802.11, a wireless station can be configured with up to four keys (the key index values are 0, 1, 2, and 3). When an access point or a wireless station transmits an encrypted message using a key that is stored in a specific key index, the transmitted message indicates the key index that was used to encrypt the message body. The receiving access point or wireless station can then retrieve the key that is stored at the key index and use it to decode the encrypted message body.

802.1x authentication

For enhanced security, you can enable IEEE 802.1x authentication. IEEE 802.1x authentication provides authenticated access to 802.11 wireless networks and to wired Ethernet networks. IEEE 802.1x minimizes wireless network security risks, such as unauthorized access to network resources and eavesdropping, by providing user and computer identification, centralized authentication, and dynamic key management. IEEE 802.1x supports Internet Authentication Service (IAS), which implements the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) protocol. Under this implementation, a wireless access point that is configured as a RADIUS client sends a connection request and accounting messages to a central RADIUS server. The central RADIUS server processes the request and grants or rejects the connection request. If the request is granted, the client is authenticated, and unique keys (from which the WEP key is derived) can be generated for that session, depending on the authentication method chosen. The support that IEEE 802.1x provides for Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) security types allows you to use authentication methods such as smart cards, certificates, and the Message Digest 5 (MD5) algorithm.

With IEEE 802.1x authentication, you can specify whether the computer attempts authentication to the network if the computer requires access to network resources whether a user is logged on or not. For example, data center operators who manage remotely administered servers can specify that the servers should attempt authentication to access the network resources. You can also specify whether the computer attempts authentication to the network if user or computer information is not available. For example, Internet service providers (ISPs) can use this authentication option to allow users access to free Internet services, or to Internet services that can be purchased. A corporation can grant visitors with limited guest access, so that they can access the Internet, but not confidential network resources.

Network address. How to assign one.?

How do i assign a network address to my laptop. Please be specific. Explain in detail. Me and my friends are trying to link up using system link cords. We are all connected to a small modem. I can't play because a message keeps popping up saying that my computer doesn't have a network address. Remember we are not playing over the internet, but through networking. Thanks for you time.

Network address. How to assign one.?
First, I am going to assume you have a router or a hub, and not a modem, as you can not link through a modem.

The hub will have four or more sockets that look like over sized phone jack.

Next, all of you must be in the same workgroup.

Go into control panel, system, and look on the Compute Name tab. In the middle of the tab it will list the Workgroup.

You all must have the same workgroup. Click on the change button and change the workgroup for any machine that is different. Keep in mind this will effect the machine when you take it back to it's home network. You may have to change back to the original workgroup, so write it down before you change.

Next you need to turn on sharing so the computers can share information. Go into the Properties menu on the LAN card. In control panel, open the Network Connection and right click on the local area network icon. Select properties. Make sure that "File and Prnt Sharing for Microsoft Networks" is there. IF it is not, you will have to run the Network setup wizard. Look at the options on the left side of hte Network Connections page and select the "Set up a Home or Small Office Network"

When you get the screen for selecting a connection method. Select OTHER.

On the next screen, select "this computer belongs to a network that does not have an internet connection."

On the next screens, give the computer a unique name if it does not default to one. and then enter the workgroup when asked - the names must be different on each machine, but the workgroup must be the same.

The wizard will then set up the network. When it finishes, there will be an option to make a disk to set up the other machines on the network. Follow the directions to make the disk, and then insert and run on each machine. It will set up all the computers to access your new network.

Wireless Network queries???

Hi, I want to set up a wireless network to use with my already established wired ethernet network. I only really want to buy a wireless access point but am not sure about the difference between G and M and all the other jargon. I understand G runs at 54MBps and M runs at 108MBps but due to the price difference I am sort of leaning towards G. I only really want to browse the internet on my wireless devices (laptop and psp) as well as print documents on another computers printer and occasionally transfer files (no online gaming or anything). Seeing as an ethernet network runs at 100MBps would wireless G network speeds be good for my usage? As far as range goes I live in a small two story townhouse measuring roughly 15m in length and 8m in width on both floors, if I have the access point positioned in the middle of the upper floor will I have good reception throughout the house?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Wireless Network queries???
Your idea of location is good. Currently M routers are built to an incomplete standard, as nobody wants to commit to final specifications. I would go for the G for now,by the time you might want to use a finalised standard N machine, these will be much cheaper. I am still using all G type routers and access points with no trouble, even on large networks.

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Network Digital card?

Hello ..

i want to stream my media server chanels ...

i have a computer and it has a digital card wich i can see international chasnels from it

i want your help so i can see multiple chanels feom the main computer on the network

i.e : i have network and i like to access on the media computer so i can see the chanel from any computer through the network from the media compputer ..

plz let me know what the hardware and software required

Network Digital card?
You will need to have windows media player to share digital media in your home network.

The first step is to connect your digital media player devices or other computers to your home network.

1. Connect your digital media player device, such as an Xbox 360, or your other computer to your home network.

This may involve connecting an Ethernet cable from your device or other computer to your wired network or it may involve configuring your device or other computer to use a wireless network adapter to connect to your wireless network. If you need assistance connecting a device to your network, check the documentation that came with your device. For more information about adding a computer to your network, see Windows Help and Support.

2. If you are connecting a device, turn it on, and then follow any configuration instructions that appear on the device's screen. If you are connecting another computer, turn it on.

NETWORK Help!!?

i'm having problems with my network, i can ping the other computers and i also have to map drive done, but when i go to my network places i cant see any of the computers in the network i have 14..

Any idea???????????

NETWORK Help!!?
In net work neighbourhood properities plzz install file printing and sharing and make sure that all computers are in one user group

Good Luck and Happy Processing.........

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Computer network security tools survey.?
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Help!!! Network Problem!!! & it's Urgent...?

I installed the NWLink IPX/SRX/NetBios Compatible Transport Protocol in my computer and restarted it. The problems after i restarted my PC are : 1) My PC takes 15 or more minutes to view my Desktop 2) My network status window is still showing "Acquiring Network Address" until now, therefore, i cannot use my network and internet 3 ) No internet or Network even i tried to use the "Use the ff. IP addresss" and "Use the ff. DNS Server Adress". Help!!! i need significant answers... TNX... I hope you would be a great help... God Bless.....

Help!!! Network Problem!!! %26amp; it's Urgent...?
Use the system restore option to set your pc to the tstate it was in prior to installing the protocols
Reply:Uninstall all theses services, you can not use this over the internet, or in your local network without a netware server. Even netware servers do not demand this protocol any more on client machines.

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Can't find Network printer =/?

Hello, my network set up is like this: 1. internet connection to a modem/router, one port is connected wired to a computer, then the other port is connected to another router, which is wireless and connects two computers

I bought a network printer recently, and I have connected it to the wireless router with one of it's ports, reason because the wireless router is located in an area accessble to all my family members, not in a room.

first i installed the printer through the two wireless network connected computers - no problems, with the software easily locating the network, but there is a problem with the wired computer - it can't even find the printer on the network...

I tried locating it with the windows wizard without success, tried manually confirguring it with my IP address, i've tried everything I can...

I think it's the 2nd router, the wireless one blocking the printer or something...

please help if you can, that would be much appreciated, many mnay thanks

Can't find Network printer =/?
Bit Vaig, Did you install the printer software on both computers.
Reply:if you have static ip then assign a ip for printer manually in through menu(in printer itself)tcp ip settings and then configure the printer to this ip . hope this solves your problem
Reply:I recommend to manually set up the IP addresses in each and every device. Having them on auto is risky

You can manual set them in the LAN properties, and the printer set up

just alter the IP addrees by one number, but the DNS, subnet and gateway stay the same in each device

then you have to load the printer software in each computer.

see your printer manual about loading the printer as you have to choose network in the printer wizard.

Wireless network no longer working?

Long story... I had a working wireless network (Windows machines) bought an Apple Air Express to stream music too - whilst setting this up it something happened that killed my wireless network (wired still works) Now I can only get on the wireless network when I change the channel on my router and even so, one PC will not connect? any ideas what could have changed to cause this and how I can resolve it?

With regards to the one PC that wont connect - I can see my wireless network and select it but it will not connect - no errors??

Any ideas what I can try?

Wireless network no longer working?
You need to consider sources of interference as well. If you have to change the channel of the router then there is most likely a device using the same or neighboring channel that is interfering with the function of your wireless. The most common offender is a 2.4GHz cordless phone. It wouldn't even have to be your phone, if you've got a neighbor that has one it can interfere as well.

It sounds like your PC that can't connect to the wireless is either not getting an IP address for your router or it is getting the wrong address. Click start and run and type cmd and hit enter. Then type ipconfig /all and hit enter. This will show you what the IP address of your computer is once it is connected to the wireless. If it never connects at all then you likely have a configuration problem on your wireless profile. If you're using an encryption key make sure the key is correct and that the SSID you are using is also correct. If these check out fine then try removing the profile completely and re-adding it. I've seen windows screw up a profile and prevent it from connecting many time.
Reply:Turn off your modem and all computers on the network... reset the wireless router... turn that off too. then give it like 2 to 5 minutes. turn everything back on... starting with your modem first. them the router, then the wireless comptuers and last all wire computers. good luck!
Reply:It's possible that your wireless device is getting its ip address via dhcp and that's changed - if so, maybe you're on the wrong subnet? Can you ping your wireless device? If it's just an access point you should have settings in the device control panel.

Wireless Network/Computer to Computer Network?

What's the difference between a Wireless Network and a computer to computer network? I can't seem to go onto the internet on a computer to computer network...

Wireless Network/Computer to Computer Network?
A wireless network AND computer to computer network dont necessarily mean you can connect to the internet.

What they are are just descriptions of how computers can communicate with each other.

What you first need to identify is that there is an internet connection available to the network first.

then you must establish where it is connected to

If all computers are connected together, this is commonly called a mesh, so if the internet is connected to 1 computer, it will share it "Speed" accross all of the other pc's making it ver slow.

If its wireless you need to have a wireless antenna on your pc to connect to it

Wireless network B and G - do they talk to each other?

Hi - my Wireless Router which was a Linksys Wireless-B crashed over the weekend. I had to buy a Wireless-G to replace it. It's working fine with the desktop downstairs. I have a desktop in another room (upstairs) with a Linksys Wireless-B network adapter, and that desktop can only get to the internet intermittently now. Do I have to buy a Wireless-G network adapter for the upstairs computer or am I just configuring the Wireless-B adapter wrong? The upstairs computer can't seem to find the network IP address and every time I enter the network key, it forgets it right away.

Wireless network B and G - do they talk to each other?
Wireless b adapters will talk to g network but they are known to slow down the network.
Reply:don't know sorry

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In network therory, how can tou tell if a network can be crossed without retracing paths?

Like a shongo network. i want to see how too make shongo networks and i wondered what network therory says about them and the rules to determine if they're solveable. I know its something like an even or odd number of connections or nodes. Thanks!

In network therory, how can tou tell if a network can be crossed without retracing paths?
Suppose the network is represented by a graph with edges and vertices. Do you mean you want to take a path through the graph that passes through every edge without travelling on an edge more than once ? This is an easy problem in graph theory, and such a path is called an Euler path. An Euler path through a connected graph exists if and only if the graph contains at most two vertices with odd degree (the number of edges the vertex has). This is a trivial theorem.

Suppose a graph is connected, which means there exists some path between any pair of vertices. For each vertex, there is some number of edges connected to it. Suppose the number of edges is even for all the vertices. Then there is no problem drawing an Euler path through these edges. Explain why (Examine the problem at each vertex).

From the above, the only possible problems must come from vertices with odd degree. Without loss of generality, we proceed by adding vertices of odd degree to the nice graph described above. Adding one vertex is no problem, we start at that vertex, travel along the one additional edge and then we're in a nice graph that already contains an Euler path, since the vertex we left at the start now has even degree, for all intents and purposes.

If we add two vertices of odd degree, we are alright as well, with the exception that any path must start at one of these vertices and end at the other. Show this by labelling each odd degree vertex with little "in" and "out" signs on the edges.

It should now be obvious that we can't add any more vertices with odd degree for the simple reason that a path that doesn't double back on itself can only have 2 endpoints. Adding more vertices doesn't change the fact that you put your pencil down at one odd vertex and you're required to lift it back up at one other odd vertex. After that, the game is up.
Reply:Euler worked it out, I think. If you have 2 odd nodes, you can start at one and end at the other, but if you have more than 2, not solveable.
Reply:In geometry, we learned that there must be either 0 or 2 odd nodes (nodes with an odd number of paths intersecting at them). I think if there are 2 odd nodes, you must begin at one of the odd ones, but it doesn't matter if there are no odd nodes.

Wireless Network on Windows XP...Is there any way to get to work properly?

We recently had a new wireless network installed on two of the home computers. We have the network name, and the network key even... however my laptop will constantly disconnect, will never connect automatically when it is booted up, and constantly asks for the network key that it should have on log as the assigned key.

I have tried more times than I can count to try to reset the key and insert the assigned one, but it still keeps coming up with a key that it way too short to be the one it was assigned in the first place.

Please bear in mind I'm not a technical genius, so I can't help it if this is an obvious question.

Wireless Network on Windows XP...Is there any way to get to work properly?
Perhaps your encryption capability on the router exceeds what your laptop will support. You may need to change the key (shorten it, or use WEP instead of WPA even though WPA is far superior) or upgrade your laptop's wireless card.

Network problem?

My home internet connection was orignally working fine. Now, when i connect to the net work, my computer sees the network and says the signal strength is good. However, I am unable to connect to the internet. When I switch to a different network that I am able to pick up, the signal strength is low but i am able to connect to the internet. How can i fix my home network connection?

Network problem?
Try unplugging your modem and router. Wait 10 seconds, plug in your modem, wait for it to acquire a signal, then plug in your router. It sounds to me like a router issue.
Reply:Some comments...

1) Make sure your computer got IP, netmask, DNS and gateway set and the information is correct..The strength only show the power of wireless signal. You can type "ipconfig" at Windows command prompt to check.

If no IP assigned, you can assign the IP and other network information yourself on network card. If you suppose to get the IP via DHCP server on your router, check the DHCP setting on your router.

How to set IP and network information on Windows XP: http://www.home-network-help.com/set-ip....

2) Use "Ping" to troubleshoot the problem, make sure you can ping the gateway.

How to use ping to troubleshoot network problem

http://www.home-network-help.com/trouble...

3) Use "nslookup" to confirm the DNS servers set on computer is working correctly.

Simple way to use nslookup

http://www.home-network-help.com/nslooku...

Hope this helps.. :o)

picoHat
Reply:That happens to me sometimes. Most of the time just restarting my computer (not the one connected to the base) will do the job. But sometimes I have to reboot my modem, login, and start over. Obviously, the first thing to do is check that all your cables and plugs are connected properly and they are not entangled. Call your service provider if that doesn't work and they'll walk you through it. There is a free website that checks your strength. I'll try to find it and edit my answer

Wireless network?

i purchased a pc card to use on my laptop. surprisingly i've not recieved any drivers CD along with it.

it is PSION DACOM GOLD CARD 56K+FAX.

as soon as i insert this pc card, it is getting detected, and it says the drivers have been installed and is ready to use.

but, i dont see any wireless network icon in the network connections wizard. i've tried all the possible tricks to get it satrted, but in vain.

all i want to know is, how to get the wireless network icon in the network connections page. and if anone have used this psion gold card, plz do let me know how it works.

thanx

Wireless network?
PSION DACOM GOLD CARD 56K+FAX.....its because that is a dial up modem card .....note the 56k. umm to the dude below me its a MODEM CARD not a wirless (56k+fax)........and who calls it wireless fidelty not sayin the term is wrong but it sound wrong
Reply:The site http://www.dnsserverlist.org has some sugestions about your dns settings Report It

Reply:first, try to figure out if its compatible to your OS, second, your location must have wireless fidelity access

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Network problem?

hello friends,

i ve recently formated a desktop and install windows XP. i m able to connect to internet and office network. curretly i m using WORKGROUP. but other computers on network are not able to access me. please suggest me howz can they access my new desktop. i ve check the firewall. this computer is accesesible from server2003, but other computers which has windows XP prof. with SP 2. are not able to connect it. i turned on the file and printer sharing by using network sharing wizards. all other computers can ping this new desktop.

thanks in advance

Network problem?
If its windows XP pro, you have to enable remote connections. If its XP home there is no possibility.
Reply:Try adding the user account on the new PC to the other PCs and connect as that user. Also use simple file sharing.

Network connection problem in Windows XP?

Home network connection was working fine till I updated my Windows XP. I'm not sure which updates were added, but after the updates were installed my network connection stopped working. Whenever I give 'ipconfig' command, i get "Cannot open HrIsIpStateCheckingEnabled and active connection on netshell.dll". I deleted two updates and now I can access the network and the command 'route print' works but 'ipconfig' still doesn't. Though the connection works now, I believe my system is still unstable. Anyone can give me a clear idea on how to solve it? Thx!

Network connection problem in Windows XP?
1) Backup all your data

2) Do a fresh, complete re-install of the operating system.

There are other ways to troubleshoot it but they do not have a 100% success rate, and your system networking stack is corrupted.

Backup/reinstall is the the most sure-fire fix.

Make sure to install all updates and do all the tiresome reboots before you install any of your programs.

You likely had a malware (bad, evil software that could even steal your bank passwords) infection on your machine, so you should reformat it anyways.
Reply:RE install Sp2

Can I use a shared Network Printer across segregated networks?

I'm working in an office that is currently sharing network resources but wants to segregate while keeping access to the network copier/printer that they are currently sharing.

I can segregate the networks with no problem but is there a way to segregate the networks while still retaining each network access to the network printer?

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Can I use a shared Network Printer across segregated networks?
If the printer has its own network capabilities (it will have a network jack if so) just plug it directly into the linksys router.

if the printer is hooked up to a user machine, you have to use the unc path to install it. when the printer is shared the unc path will look like this

\\name of workstation\name of printer %26lt;---- should be something like this.

you might want to consider separating your computers logically with workgroup names, rather than physically with switches.

put all of the machines on a single hub, linked to your router, and then run the network setup wizard on each machine, and chose a custom workgroup name based on what computers you want grouped together. just a thought.
Reply:sure put the printer on the router that routes between each printer (assuming the router is capable of that) I use a PC (running linux) with 4 network cards as my router and installed the printer on the PC, so that each subnet sees the printer

but once you subnet your network you should still be able to get to that printer by IP address (i.e. setup a printer on each PC with an IP address and NOT a name, this assumes you setup your router correctly), also if you are using active directory you could use that to share the printer (but I am guessing your not using active directory).

if your router is routing correctly between subnets, from any subnet you should be able to ping any device on a different subnet and if you can do that you can also route a print job to any device you can ping (but by IP and not a share name, so you will have to setup tcp/ip printer instead of a shared by name printer)

its not too hard to do, does your printer have a network card or are you just sharing it off a PC?

dougc

Network Sharing?

Is it legal to connect wi-fi to other peoples network?

If yes, can I request connection from other network and maybe pay them something for using their network?

Network Sharing?
Without their consent it is illegal, and not ethical as well...

If they consent then unless their ISP has a rule in their Terms of Use that prevents it is OK.
Reply:It is legal in most places if you have the owner's consent.

And even though some ISPs may state in their contracts that they forbid it, the law may be contrary to their contract.

This is why you see (usually at the bottom in fine print): "if any part of this contract should be contrary to law, the remaining parts are still valid..." or words to that effect.

dental bridge

Myspace Network?

I am currently using myspace and having few question about Myspace Network.

First Q.

How do I make larger Network Number??

Second Q.

As my network number increses, the number of people in browsing also increases ??

Third Q.

What is the quickest way to increase the Network Number??

Thank you.

Myspace Network?
Well the network no. is the total ammt of members that are on myspace. Are u sure ur not talking about ur profile views, thts shows how many people have viewed ur pg. And the quickest way to increase the network no. is to have alot of people sign up on myspace. Well, hope u understand it now....good luck
Reply:if your looking for friends the quick way try one of these.. it will increase the number of views your page goes thru and number of friends..

http://www.myspaceaction.com/

http://www.pimpmycom.com/whore-train.php

http://www.killerkiwi.net/train
Reply:First A:

keep looking for people

Second A:

Keep adding them

Third A:

Keep adding them non-stop till you have big numbers like TOM

Network monitor?

I want a program that will monitor my net work..

I have Windows XP and a belkin wireless G router f5d7230.

I also have a belkin Wireless usb Adapter F5D7050 that I would like to add to my network? I cant get it to see the network? how could I add it to my network, (adapter is running on windows 98.)

Network monitor?
Check out Sysuptime

http://www.ireasoning.com/network_monito...

It can use PING, SNMP and other methods to monitor devices. And it can alert you when thresholds are crossed.
Reply:There is a wealth of knowledge on this topic at TechRepublic

Wireless Network?

I'm on my laptop at my moms house- and obviously i am connected to her wireless network.. however i'm having some problems I can't figure out. First of all, I'm connected to the wireless network, but if i click "show available wireless connections" it doesn't ever show up. Second, my computer drops/loses the connection every 10 or 15 minutes and the only way i've gotten it to reconnect without restarting is to right click the wireless network icon and select "repair" and then it will connect me again- even though i get a message that says, "repair failed- no wireless networks available to connect to" what the heck is going on? This is bugging me and I cannot figure it out!

Wireless Network?
The "show available" thing ... it won't show up if the "broadcast SSID" setting is turned off in her wireless router. That's actually a GOOD THING(tm) because it helps reduce the wifi's visibility to drive-by hackers, your mom's neighbors, etc.

The 10 or 15 minute timeout is most likely a configuration issue -- either on your PC or in your mom's wifi router. Either can be set with a timeout.

The router is probably assigning you an IP address using DHCP (dynamic host configuration protocol). That address is "leased" to you -- that is, assigned to your computer for some limited amount of time. It might be set to 10 or 15 minutes. "Repairing" the connection "renews the lease" (or requests a new one).

Or the timeout could be in your internet configuration. Check the configuration settings on your network connection. (Look in the Control Panel for network settings. Look also for any icon specific to your wifi "card" in your laptop.)

Good luck!
Reply:Sounds like the SSID is not published. You would get the same effect of the repair if you disable and re-enable your wireless card or you can copy and paste this into notepad and rename the file from .txt to .bat and it will release and renew your IP address

ipconfig /release

pause

ipconfig /renew

pause

exit

You also just open a command prompt and type that in and it will do the same thing. The pauses are there so that it will prompt you to press any key so you can see what it is doing.
Reply:1-check if you have malware, adware, trojan or virus etc. in your system

2-if not get to at tech forum and get into their wifi topics and check or ask from them

3- go to your computer dealer and ask if they have technical guys who can install wireless setups and ask him your concern

4-track down who makes your mom's wireless setup and ask how you can connect your gig to your mom's house

Network chat?

I have a home network going ( 3 computers all xp ) i would like a chat program preferible one with voice that will work over the network ( not like yahoo where we all need ids ) just one that lets live voice chat between two network computers

Network chat?
Accessories, communications, net meeting
Reply:I believe you can do this in a yahoo chat room.

It's been a long time since I have used the chat rooms - but I believe it can broadcast voice across to everyone in the room that's listening.
Reply:Yes you can do that but please let us know first if you know how to confirgure the web server from your PC. This will work if you have web server. Back posted here when you done.