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How to set up a simple network?
Please, can anyone help me to set up a network?
I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! |
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How to set up a simple network?
"feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! Update: Turns out I can access my files between Desktop 2 and Laptop wirelessly. Haven't tried it with Deskop 1 yet. However, my LAN status is still "Limited to No Connectivity" |
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How to set up a simple network?
"feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! Update: Turns out I can access my files between Desktop 2 and Laptop wirelessly. Haven't tried it with Deskop 1 yet. However, my LAN status is still "Limited to No Connectivity" |
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How to set up a simple network?
On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:54:31 -0600, "feurio" wrote: Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Remove the cable between desk2 and laptop and disable the wired adaptors on these machines which aren't required. Wired interfaces take preference over wireless if both are enabled and it's probably this which is causing your connectivity problem. Jim. |
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How to set up a simple network?
On Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:54:31 -0600, "feurio" wrote: Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Remove the cable between desk2 and laptop and disable the wired adaptors on these machines which aren't required. Wired interfaces take preference over wireless if both are enabled and it's probably this which is causing your connectivity problem. Jim. |
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How to set up a simple network?
MVP Jack's website has excellent advice..
Assuming that "wireless gateway" means a combined modem and router... Setup the router to act as a DHCP server (not strictly necessary for such a small network). Setup the router to use at least AES encryption for the wireless signals. Execute Network Setup Wizard on Desktop 1. Make certain that you have enabled use of the router as a the source for DHCP. Make sure that you have enabled file and printer sharing through the Windows firewall. Make a copy of these settings on a flash drive during the use of the Network Setup Wizard. Execute the program on the flash drive on all other machines. Test the network with the ping program before proceeding. If you cannot ping remote computers, post the results of ipconfig/all on all computers. It is up to you to decide which resources you need to share and which computers can access these resources. I used the "net share" commands and the "net use" commands. It is simpler to create identical usernames and passwords on all computers. Remember that the "net use" command actually logs into the remote computer. Any errors come from the remote one. Jim Setup the wireless connections with the Windows Zero Configuration facility. "feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! |
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How to set up a simple network?
MVP Jack's website has excellent advice..
Assuming that "wireless gateway" means a combined modem and router... Setup the router to act as a DHCP server (not strictly necessary for such a small network). Setup the router to use at least AES encryption for the wireless signals. Execute Network Setup Wizard on Desktop 1. Make certain that you have enabled use of the router as a the source for DHCP. Make sure that you have enabled file and printer sharing through the Windows firewall. Make a copy of these settings on a flash drive during the use of the Network Setup Wizard. Execute the program on the flash drive on all other machines. Test the network with the ping program before proceeding. If you cannot ping remote computers, post the results of ipconfig/all on all computers. It is up to you to decide which resources you need to share and which computers can access these resources. I used the "net share" commands and the "net use" commands. It is simpler to create identical usernames and passwords on all computers. Remember that the "net use" command actually logs into the remote computer. Any errors come from the remote one. Jim Setup the wireless connections with the Windows Zero Configuration facility. "feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! |
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How to set up a simple network?
"Limited to No Connectivity" means that your computer does not receive the
IP address from the router (that should be set up as DHCP server). lso, if you want to connect Desktop 2 and Laptop with a wire, better use a hub. Modern gigabit netcards have a problem to auto negotiate with a direct cable connection. This can be solved by setting link speed manually, but still better is to use a hub, or maybe a special USB cable. --pa "feurio" wrote in message ... "feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! Update: Turns out I can access my files between Desktop 2 and Laptop wirelessly. Haven't tried it with Deskop 1 yet. However, my LAN status is still "Limited to No Connectivity" |
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How to set up a simple network?
"Limited to No Connectivity" means that your computer does not receive the
IP address from the router (that should be set up as DHCP server). lso, if you want to connect Desktop 2 and Laptop with a wire, better use a hub. Modern gigabit netcards have a problem to auto negotiate with a direct cable connection. This can be solved by setting link speed manually, but still better is to use a hub, or maybe a special USB cable. --pa "feurio" wrote in message ... "feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! Update: Turns out I can access my files between Desktop 2 and Laptop wirelessly. Haven't tried it with Deskop 1 yet. However, my LAN status is still "Limited to No Connectivity" |
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How to set up a simple network?
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I do not know the reason for the extra connection between the Desktop and the Laptop. Configuring Direct access on top of regular Network is not advisable unless you know how to configure a Bridged connection. You are better Off connecting every thing through the Wireless Router and configure correctly the File sharing. Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party Firewall instructions. General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted Windows 7 Work Network, http://www.onecomputerguy.com/window...s7_sharing.htm Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx Windows XP File Sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040 Printer Sharing XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357 Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Sharing between Windows XP and Mac - http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web...file-share.asp When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! |
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How to set up a simple network?
Hi I do not know the reason for the extra connection between the Desktop and the Laptop. Configuring Direct access on top of regular Network is not advisable unless you know how to configure a Bridged connection. You are better Off connecting every thing through the Wireless Router and configure correctly the File sharing. Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party Firewall instructions. General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted Windows 7 Work Network, http://www.onecomputerguy.com/window...s7_sharing.htm Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx Windows XP File Sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040 Printer Sharing XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357 Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Sharing between Windows XP and Mac - http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web...file-share.asp When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! |
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How to set up a simple network?
Hi Jack,
Thanks a lot for your response. I have a 2WIRE wireless gateway/access point that combines a router and a modem. It also has a hardware firewall. I don't have any probems with the wireless access -- so far. I'm looking for a USB bridge cable now. "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote in message ... Hi I do not know the reason for the extra connection between the Desktop and the Laptop. Configuring Direct access on top of regular Network is not advisable unless you know how to configure a Bridged connection. You are better Off connecting every thing through the Wireless Router and configure correctly the File sharing. Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party Firewall instructions. General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted Windows 7 Work Network, http://www.onecomputerguy.com/window...s7_sharing.htm Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx Windows XP File Sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040 Printer Sharing XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357 Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Sharing between Windows XP and Mac - http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web...file-share.asp When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! |
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How to set up a simple network?
Hi Jack,
Thanks a lot for your response. I have a 2WIRE wireless gateway/access point that combines a router and a modem. It also has a hardware firewall. I don't have any probems with the wireless access -- so far. I'm looking for a USB bridge cable now. "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote in message ... Hi I do not know the reason for the extra connection between the Desktop and the Laptop. Configuring Direct access on top of regular Network is not advisable unless you know how to configure a Bridged connection. You are better Off connecting every thing through the Wireless Router and configure correctly the File sharing. Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party Firewall instructions. General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted Windows 7 Work Network, http://www.onecomputerguy.com/window...s7_sharing.htm Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx Windows XP File Sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040 Printer Sharing XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357 Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Sharing between Windows XP and Mac - http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web...file-share.asp When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router. Jack (MS, MVP-Networking). "feurio" wrote in message ... Please, can anyone help me to set up a network? I have 3 computers that I'd like to network. 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable) 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly) 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly) 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch cable. I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple external hard drives connected to Desktop 2. All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity" Please help or direct to a source that can help. Thanks a lot in advance! |
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