Wireless Network install problem

[104456]

If your finding the wireless router but are unable to exchange data it usually a block either by the router i.e. no permissions or by a firewall on the PC hence the previous suggestions.Is the PC allocated an IP address in line with that set up on the router?

[ecross]

I think Bojovan is trying to configure the wireless computers in ad-hoc mode without a router.

If you are using the Belkin software or third party to configure the wireless connection, make sure you configure each computer in Ad-hoc mode and you give each computer the same SSID (network name). This should allow you to do simply file sharing between the machines.

If that doesn't help, try providing the ipconfig/all on both machines to we can further diagnose the problems.

[bojovan]

I think Bojovan is trying to configure the wireless computers in ad-hoc mode without a router.

If you are using the Belkin software or third party to configure the wireless connection, make sure you configure each computer in Ad-hoc mode and you give each computer the same SSID (network name). This should allow you to do simply file sharing between the machines.

If that doesn't help, try providing the ipconfig/all on both machines to we can further diagnose the problems.

I am able to configure Belkin on my desktop but I can not figure out how to do the same with my laptop. It would help if I had a step by step to go by

[bojovan]

This is so frustrating

[ecross]

The laptop needs to be configured in Ad-hoc mode either using XP built in wireless settings or using a utility that came with the wireless card. If you are using the utility, you need to run that. If you are using Windows XP wireless settings, here are the steps:

1. Open the Network Connections folder.
2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and choose Properties.
3. Click the Wireless Networks tab.
4. Add the SSID (network name) that you are using on the other computer.
5. Click the Advanced button.
6. Choose the Computer-to-computer (ad hoc) networks only option.

If you are using the utility that came with the card, you need to check with the manufacturer's instructions.

[bojovan]

I don't understand what's going on. Every so often my wireless connection will work great. I check all my settings and everything seems to be set and working fine, and just like it starts working it stops working and I can not get it to work again no matter what I do. This is way to confusing and has drove me crazy long enough. Thanks for all the help

[104456]

Sounds like interference be it microwave,wireless phone or another wireless system nearby have you tried changing the channel?

[bojovan]

I did notice that when it is working, not very often, that the IP address was set to obtain address automatically but when working there are numbers assigned.

[bojovan]

I sure hate to give up but I have no choice unless someone else has more ideas.