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This is my first foray into your Forum world having just joined today. I am pleased to be here. I hope this is the right department to post this question.

I have the 2Wire 2701HG-B wireless router and an AT&T DSL Internet connection. I recently discovered a little bit about encryption and security regarding these devices.

I wish to know how to switch my device from WEP to WPA2. Everything I have tried so far has prov-en unsuccessful. I can change it in the security tab to WPA2 but I lose my Internet connection because it says the router doesn't agree with the newly set computer settings. I have also tried typing in the IP address for the router in the address box but I do not go to the router configuration page as I have read that it says I should. I have tried connection an Ethernet cable directly to the router and computer but I did not see what that accomplished. It was supposed to connect me to the router configuration page, I thought, but it didn't. CLEARLY, I am missing some important step in understanding what to do.

All in all, everything I have tried has disconnected my Internet connection and I have to put things back the way they were to get the Internet back. That means I still have WEP-which is what I started with but do not want.

How do I effectively change this?

Then the next question will be how to set up a master PASSWORD in which to access it all using KeePass? But that's the next story.....

Thank you very much and I hope SOMEONE can help me.

TRY here for the info:

http://support.2wire.com/?page=view&article=60

Good Luck Thank you so much for that info website. I have made some progress since I posted my question. I have now been able to pull up the router configuration page. It seems I was using the WRONG IP address. With the help of your website link and the router configuration page, I can now try to affect my changes.

If the changes take, then my next task will be to try and understand the KeePass master password setup and tie that to the router security. I could use some help there too, if anyone has used it before.

Thanks.

My router has been working all this time, but today I plugged it in and all I got as the light under the 'Power' sign go red. Nothing else seems to happen.
I've plugged in the TELEPHONE cable and I've tried connecting to the router through my ethernet cable straight through - nothing.
I also resetted the router twice but nothing happened after the bootup.

What can I do?I guess, you NEED to go shopping SIMILAR thing happened to my actiontec verizon gateway, the power light stayed red and nothing happened. So I called Verizon and they BASICALLY told me it was crap and there was nothing they could do because i was OUTSIDE of my warranty. So I went shopping and got a lynksys wrt150 N router and have had no problems at all

So the other day I guess the FIRMWARE on my Linksys WRT150N wireless router GOT corrupted. It caused my router to stop putting out the wireless signal so my computer running off the ROUTERS signal, couldn't access the internet. The way their ASK Linksys online help service said to fix it did not work. So I was FORCED to call the technical support line and spend 2 hours trying to understand what the lady was saying in order to fix this thing. Finally we got it fixed. But now there is a new problem. The computer that is getting my internet wirelessly, its internet is INCREDIBLY slow. It used to be extremely fast, now its crap. It literally took me 30 minutes to get it from my HOMEPAGE to the forums here.

The people on these forums have always been really good at helping me in the past, so I'm curious if anyone here might be able to help me get my Wireless internet running at the peak performance it used to be. Because i really dont want to have to call Linksys again and try to decipher what they are saying there.Personally, I'd get a new router.Sounds like the chip is toasted....getting a new router is the best thing you can do...

But you can try to flash the frimware to a older version and than flash it to the lastest version. This can clear the router out. If your getting a new one that you have nothing to loss by doing this.

Keep in mind when to flash the frimware to disconnect everything except the machine you are using to do the flashing. So unplug all the network cables except the one you are using before you start.

Good luck....

Hey, I'm having some problems with my wireless router .

I have a new dell that I want to connect. The internet doesn't work unless I reset the modem/router every single DAY. Also today I GOT an windows error telling me that there's another machine assigned the same ip address as me. I reset the router so it could assign me a new IP but it doesnt seem to be working..

How can i get rid of this nuisance ..

Thank You.

<3.Did you set up a router ACCESS password encryption? no, no password. its open

I need to locate the settings on an XP to make it a network gateway. I have a computer that needs to connect to the Internet through the XP. Does anyone know where to find those settings.There is only one geteway ip seeting

Go to network connections area then right click on local connections area in general go to Internet protocol (TCP/IP) then click on properties there u will get geteway ip seeting( u have to ENABLE use the following IP address

That was not particularly helpful. That setting is for connecting to a gateway.how is it that you've configured your machines?

What form of internet do you have connected to the XP machine? (Dial up, DSL, Cable).


The ideal method WOULD be to purchase a DEDICATED router. other then that, you will probably need a second NIC from that your using for internet access.The network is being setup in this way due to the restrictions of the house and the room selected to be the office.
XP -> Ethernet -> XP -> Wireless -> Router -> Ethernet -> DSL modem -> telephone -> ISP
There is no telephone in the office. A NEW NIC would be required for the first XP to connect by wireless to the router. The second XP is having problems SHARING the Internet. The two XP's are talking to each other (sharing files) but they don't want to admit it ("no or poor connection").The solution was to bridge the Internet side with the XP side in the network connections by selecting the connections and right clicking on them. No further thread required on this topic.

Hey,

At any point during a call, my entire connection goes down for my PC (wireless NODE on a two computer network, through a router). It is back up within a few seconds. This only happens when I am using VoIP, and am in a call.

I have had the same telecom and ISP for two years, with excellant up-time. My original PC, running XP, had zero problems with connectivity.

Two weeks ago, I installed a new PC and have started having problems. The call I'm in, and anything else I am using (e.g - an online game / IE), will DROP in connection for a brief moment. This has occured anytime between 10mins and 2.5hours.

Here is a list of some things that I am using:

- Vista Home Premium (64-bit)
- Intel. Core 2 Quad Q8200 2.33Mhz
- 4096 MB RAM
- 768 MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600GS
- Netgear DG834G router
- Belkin G wireless adapter
- AVG Free anti-virus
- Spybot (tea timer)
- Windows messenger
- Skype (and Skype beta)
- World of Warcraft (and it's built-in VoIP)

NB: I live in N. SOMERSET, SW England.

Here is a list of things I have tried:

- OPENED the ports that Skype / World of Warcraft requires in both incomming and outgoing traffic on my router
- Checked that Skype / Messenger are allowed through the Windows firewall
- Disabled Windows firewall
- Disabled Windows Defender
- Disabled AVG Free's resident scanning
- Disabled Spybot
- Disabled Windows' UAC
- Disabled automatic updates
- Updated to the latest GPU, Network and Ac'97 sound drivers
- Have Service pack 1 and all the (that are available on the MS site) updates installed
- Installed Skype to another directory other than 'programsx86' - I installed to a 'public' folder, where my World of Warcraft is also
- Given Skype Admin' rights (I am the computers admin', and sign-in as such)
- Changed various network settings, such as 'private' or 'public' etc
- Ran a registry clean
- Ran an anti-virus scan
- Ran a disc check
- Ran away, as fast I could!


My Belkin wirless adapter is new; I used a Netgear one before, but have lost the drivers for it. I also haven't upgraded the router's firmware yet. Other than that, I have no idea what to do, and it is very disheartening.

Help is very, very much appreciated.

When i try to connect my computer wirelessly it KEEPS TELLING me that it is an "unidentified network". I already have two other computers hooked up to the same router so i dont KNOW what the problem is. The Access is local only instead of being local and internet. The computer can connect to the network but not to the actual internet. When i click "search for devices" it cannot find my router. The WIFI light on the side of the laptop does not flash LIKE it is supposed to. I have tried many things such as uninstalling the drivers, disabling Norton, turning off FIREWALLS and telling the computer to automatically select an IP address.

Please reply if you have a solution to the problem or if you need any more information.
That's weird!

What OS are used on the ones that are connected and the one is not?
XP or Vista?

Also here is an article that maybe will help you:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233The main computer where the router is connected to is XP and the other 2 are Vista.

I have my wireless ROUTER connect to one of my desktops. The wireless is working perfect on my Laptop and other Desktop, but when it comes the Desktop that the router is connected to I have problems. I can connect to Yahoo Messenger but not the internet. Oh and by the way I am USING DSL. PLEASE help!Do you have a software firewall running? If so, it may be blocking everything but Yahoo Messenger.

Also, do you have proxy SETTINGS configured in your browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, ETC.)? If so, then it may be trying to connect to a proxy that doesn't exist.

hI

my computer is on a secured wireless connection and I gave my friend my password so that she can log on but she has problems logging on my connection. I am not sure how to help her.

thanksDid you give her your wireless connection's user name/SSID as well as the password?

What type of SECURITY is your wireless connection using? WEP (hope not)? WPA? WPA2?

Is your friend using an older wireless card? Older cards may not support WPA2 (or even WPA!!!)

Is your friend using Windows XP or Windows Vista?

Does she have firewall software on her computer?
Hi

i am using WEP security (64 bits) set up by the Linksys people. My friend has a firewall on her laptop I THINK is Symantec and she has an Acer laptop abuot 4 years old. When she typed in my password on my connectiion wireless..a prompt came up asking her about something regarding bits.

thanksHave her follow the instructions in this guide:

http://www.home-network-help.com/connect-to-wireless-network.html

Never RUN any constant anti-viruses like I do now in fear my PC will completely die meaning I got to break into my bank earlier than I planned too, but I have AVG, SAS & MBAM running and I regularly watch films through my 360 that I have stored on my TV and it says when I go to my Video Libary on the Xbox that a firewall is blocking the connection, what is lightly to be causin this, which software? Any help much appreciated, thanks in advance folks. Sounds like you are PAYING for antivirus... the only REASON to pay for it is if you are a commercial user.

What firewall programs do you have?
Are you behind a router?

What OPERATING system is your PC running?
Hi:

I had that problem before, my guess is that you're using WINDOWS firewall. What's you OS, XP or Vista?

While you answer that, you should know that in order to share media files from your PC to your XBOX 360, your firewall have to be configured to allow network sharing, don't worry is not that hard.

Here is really useful link I used the first time I setup my network sharing to my XBOX 360;

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/911728

Hope this will help!

I've SEARCHED the forum to SEE if there is a similar problem to mine, so I hope this has not been covered to death (though I'm guessing it has). Anyway, I've set up my parents computer with one computer hardwired into the router for a DSL connection. The other computer is going to be wireless and I've got it so it RECOGNIZES the connection and has the wireless signal. The problem is that it has a local connection but not an internet connection. It's like there's a block in the way on the wireless. I've tried connecting the wireless directly with a cable and I am able to access the internet. Is there a setting I'm missing? If it helps, the router is a Lynxsis (sp?). It's frustrting because I know the computer is receiving the wireless signal, just not to the internet. Any help is appreciated and sorry if this has been asked before.I have the same trouble with my desk top in my GARAGE, I have local connection, good signal strength or better yet my speed is 1.0Mbps most of the time limited or no internet. Once in a while I will have 18 Mbps plus, but not very often. This just started a while back and it is very frustrating because I pay extra for faster DSL service but can not use it. My laptops seem to have no trouble at all like this so can anyone tell me what gives? I can connect my cell phone and get a faster internet connection is the sad part.

i have FIVE tp-link routers for wireless network..
anyone PLEASE REPLY me the topology and configuration....
reply will be appreciated..
thanksgoogle is your FRIEND!!!

all the info you need can be found here:

http://www.tp-link.com/solutions/solution_wlan.asp


Good Luck
Check out my question - "router to an external modem" as I am having similar problems to you. Quote from: A+ fail on December 30, 2008, 01:39:55 PM

Check out my question - "router to an external modem" as I am having similar problems to you.

Hello All.

I have an EXTERNAL modem that my ISP sent me for my XP PC. The phone line connects into it and out the other end comes the ethernet cabel into the back of my desk top. Everything works fine.

I bought a TP-Link router as I want to add other PC's and the instructions say connect the phone line into the router and then connect the ethernet cables from the sockets to the other PC's. To do this bypasses the modem and therefor it wont work (should it?)

My QUESTION is - Can I take the Ethernet cable from the modem and plug it into one of the router sockets at the back (BYPASSING the phone in conection) and thus get the network set up. Also would I need a straight through cable to do the modem to router connection?

Thanks

I'm assuming you have DSL (high speed Internet through a phone line that doesn't interfere with phone calls).

With one computer, the order is

Computer ----- Ethernet cable -------- modem --------- telephone cable -------- wall jack.


With a router, it is:

Computer A ------- Ethernet cable --------- router LAN port (numbered 1, 2, 3, or 4)

Computer B ------- Ethernet cable --------- router LAN port (numbered 1, 2, 3, or 4)

Router WAN/Internet port -------- another Ethernet cable --------- DSL modem ---------- telephone cable --------- wall jack.Thanks for that - This bit I understand

(Router WAN/Internet port -------- another Ethernet cable --------- DSL modem ---------- telephone cable --------- wall jack.)

But the is no Router WAN/Internet port on the router, just a phone connection for modem and 4 Ethernet ports for networking.

Do I use one of these ports for the connection to the DSL Modem?What is the make and model of your router?

It's a TP-link TD-W8901GYour router is a ADSL router and not a standard DSL router.

www.tp-link.com/english/soft/20071124141224.pdf

Check out chapter 2 and 3 for the setup of this router.

I would suggest you replace it with something like a linksys WRT54G.
Thanks again. I have seen this and cannot understand why in fig 3.4 I have no sub net mask or default gateway boxes to fill in on my OS. It's XP home, with service pack 3 on it. Any suggestions.

I have pinged the system as the guide told me and got success.

Just found out that I had not gone to the IP address 192.168.1.1 & typed in the ISP passwords.

Thanks for your help and happy NEW year

Hi. I dual boot XP and VISTA on a Del E520, 3.06ghz cpu and 2.5gb ram. I am connected to Verizon DSL using a Westell 6100 modem to connect to a Intel 82562v integrate card. This has the latest drivers (9.8.20.0) i know of. The problem is that if i lose my connection, which sometimes happens after Windows gets done downloading an update, then i get the "limited or no connectivity" notice, and in which case it is the latter. Turning off the modem and restarting it will not work (same error), and even if i restart the modem when i have a good connection then it results in no connection. If i reboot the PC all is FINE, and under Vista this never happens. I have been on the phone with Verizon in India, and reset the modem, then typed in the IP address etc. on the browser, but that did not work, and doing a command prompt ipconfig showed i had no connection.

I then installed the Winsock fix that has worked for others, but if i turn off the modem and turn it on the same thing happens

As Vista does not have this problem, i surmise it is an issue that is EITHER peculiar to my PC or with XP which Vista fixed.

I choose Diagnose Problems in IE, and it tried to reset the IP address and fix things, and below is the text of it:

Last diagnostic run time: 12/24/08 20:22:07 IP Configuration Diagnostic
Invalid IP address

info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.11.112
action Automated repair: Renew IP address
action Releasing the current IP address...
action Successfully released the current IP address
action Renewing the IP address...
error Error renewing the IP address: An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access permissions.
info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.18.126
action Automated repair: Reset network connection
action Disabling the network adapter
action Enabling the network adapter
info Network adapter successfully enabled
info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.44.216
action Manual repair: Reboot modem
info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.44.216
action Automated repair: Renew IP address
action Releasing the current IP address...
action Successfully released the current IP address
action Renewing the IP address...
error Error renewing the IP address: An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access permissions.
info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.118.151
info Waiting some time for the modem/router to stabilize
action Automated repair: Renew IP address
action Releasing the current IP address...
action Successfully released the current IP address
action Renewing the IP address...
error Error renewing the IP address: An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access permissions.
info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.231.49
info Waiting some time for the modem/router to stabilize
action Automated repair: Renew IP address
action Releasing the current IP address...
action Successfully released the current IP address
action Renewing the IP address...
error Error renewing the IP address: An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access permissions.
info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.63.109
info Waiting some time for the modem/router to stabilize
action Automated repair: Renew IP address
action Releasing the current IP address...
action Successfully released the current IP address
action Renewing the IP address...
error Error renewing the IP address: An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access permissions.
info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.82.130
info Waiting some time for the modem/router to stabilize
action Automated repair: Renew IP address
action Releasing the current IP address...
action Successfully released the current IP address
action Renewing the IP address...
error Error renewing the IP address: An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access permissions.
info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.185.55
info Waiting some time for the modem/router to stabilize
action Automated repair: Renew IP address
action Releasing the current IP address...
action Successfully released the current IP address
action Renewing the IP address...
error Error renewing the IP address: An attempt was made to access a socket in a way forbidden by its access permissions.
info AutoNet address detected: 169.254.182.179
info Redirecting user to support call

Wireless Diagnostic
Wireless - Service disabled

Wireless - User SSID

Wireless - First time setup

Wireless - Radio off

Wireless - Out of range

Wireless - HARDWARE issue

Wireless - Novice user

Wireless - Ad-hoc network

Wireless - Less preferred

Wireless - 802.1x enabled

Wireless - Configuration mismatch

Wireless - Low SNR

WinSock Diagnostic
WinSock status

info All base service provider entries are present in the Winsock catalog.
info The Winsock Service provider chains are valid.
info Provider entry MSAFD Tcpip [TCP/IP] passed the loopback communication test.
info Provider entry MSAFD Tcpip [UDP/IP] passed the loopback communication test.
error Provider entry RSVP UDP Service Provider could not perform simple loopback communication. Error 10091.
error Provider entry RSVP TCP Service Provider could not perform simple loopback communication. Error 10091.
error A connectivity problem exists with a base winsock provider.

Network Adapter Diagnostic
Network location detection

info Using home Internet connection
Network adapter identification

info Network connection: Name=Local Area Connection, Device=Intel(R) 82562V 10/100 Network Connection, MediaType=LAN, SubMediaType=LAN
info Ethernet connection selected
Network adapter status

info Network connection status: Connected

HTTP, HTTPS, FTP Diagnostic
HTTP, HTTPS, FTP connectivity

warn HTTP: Error 12007 connecting to www.microsoft.com: The server name or address could not be resolved
warn HTTPS: Error 12007 connecting to www.microsoft.com: The server name or address could not be resolved
warn FTP (Passive): Error 12007 connecting to ftp.microsoft.com: The server name or address could not be resolved
warn HTTP: Error 12007 connecting to www.hotmail.com: The server name or address could not be resolved
warn HTTPS: Error 12007 connecting to www.passport.net: The server name or address could not be resolved
warn FTP (Active): Error 12007 connecting to ftp.microsoft.com: The server name or address could not be resolved
error Could not make an HTTP connection.
error Could not make an HTTPS connection.
error Could not make an FTP connection.

Any helpful advice is welcome, thanks.
Sounds like your tcp/ip protocol is corrupted. There are only a few reasons why you would get limited or no connectivity (bad cable, modem/router is off & a few others) and since you don't get this error with vista it leads me to believe there's corruption. As you can see from your logs when it tries to renew the address it gives you an ip starting with 169. That number tells you that your pc is having trouble acquiring a "good" ip, which for you probably starts with 192. There are 3 things you can do. I don't know your level of expertise but I'm not going to spell out each thing so if you need further guidance just ask:

1 - set a static ip address that way you won't have to worry about losing the ip
2 - remove & reinstall the tcp/ip protocol (you will probably need your windows cd)
3 - follow the following links to fix your protocol:

http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=299357

resetting winsockWell, after trying the below to no avail (though it would freeze up when applying a new static ip) i used a 3com 3C905b card i had from an old pc and now the problem is fixed! Praise the Lord

I m facing difficulty in writing socket PROGRAMS. Please help me to over COME this.go here:

http://www.iam.ubc.ca/guides/javatut/networking/sockets/readingWriting.html

google for many others...

GOOD LUCK

I looked through the other posts, but I didn't see any similar problems, since many of them INVOLVED wireless routers.

Anyway, I have a DSL CONNECTION, and use an ethernet cord. Recently I had issues with a virus, so I downloaded an extra Spyware remover to clean my computer. My main PROGRAM is WebRoot.

Just recently, I was on my PC in the morning, but when I came home, I was unable to get on the internet. The LAN SAID it was connected, but firewalled. When I HOOK the ethernet cord into my laptop, the internet works perfectly fine, and that is using the firewall settings of WebRoot and the one on the Windows program.

I've tried disabling the firewalls, but nothing happens. I tried with both Internet Explorer and Mozilla.

Could someone care to help, since I've no idea how to fix this problem.

What is the EXPANSION of RFC.RFC-Request for CONNECT

Each time I get on the internet - my Virus protection software shows this IP trying to connect (I MARKED it as an intruder). Would this have anything to do with XBOX online? Just want to MAKE sure there is no security ISSUE. I appreciate the help. Thanks! Are you on network? USING NETGEAR, or Linksys router?Is your XBox using IP address 192.168.1.102?

This is I think a separate problem compared with some others to with routers.

My D-Link DL-514 (a wirelss unit but no wireless connection used - all cable) served me well over quite some time with my last puter - allowing an easy hook up to my backup machine as well - both existed HAPPILY with their connections - all from a Direcway 6000 satellite modem.

I started with current machine mid this year ..... and IIRC was still managing fine with two MACHINES off the router but - end of Sept had to upgrade 6000 to the 7000 modem model .... since when no luck using router.

I did a router reset - power down, power down modem - and then hook all up and power up. Bringing up my Broadcom Control suite - I checked out with tests and it pinged the 192.168.0.1 IP of the modem and other tests showed as good including relevant cables - but - no functional connection SEEN by puter. Some tests involve a temp virtual disconnection and the usual "cable unplugged" message came up briefly and then off. All seemed to check out but no connection as far as puter was concerned.

So - apart from things not seeming to set themselves and work, I went back to direct LAN link to puter from modem ... but I found that after a reboot and modem refresh power cycle - I had no connection!

Thank heaven for ERUNT as a use of ERNDT from recent - got whatever settings shouldn't have changed in reg - back to what did work. .. relief. However, I am loathe to try again as all that happens is it screws things up as well as not WORKING! I wonder right now mainly about the MAC number and what I might be able to do to check this out. In my data sheet for this 7000 modem it mentions a MAC number different from what I see in the Broadcom Control Suite ..... should these match.?

Routers and networking have to be my weakest points - any thoughts appreciated regarding setting up a router - what matters and what doesn't.

I'm new to DSL I just got verzion high speed INTERNET. I'm installing it myself and I'm having issues with the modem. I installed all the filters for the DSL on my phones I have a phone line RUNNING directly into the modem an ethernet cable running from the modem to the back of my computer and the power is plugged in. I put the Verzion disk in my router I believe its 6100 model I only get as far as testing my connection when the count down for testing my connection ends it gives me errors. Check Service ready date it says well according to verzion my service ready date is good so it should work the filters are installed on all my phones I dont have any alarm systems or anything else hooked into the phone lines. My computer is a SONY Vaio windows XP installed with around 700mbs of ram. I just installed a new Ethernet card in it that doesnt SEEM to be the problem because the cable I got has Ethernet and USB on it and I cant get either to get a connection signal. I pluged everything in and did an IPConfig on the command PROMPT and I'm getting and IP address its a 192 IP adress I believe. I tried releasing it and renewing the ip address with no luck. I did a trouble shooting on my internet and what I got was this.
TCP/IP BINDING FAIL
Adapter Enable FAIL
DHCP fail
any idea's on what my problem could be any help I'd appreciate.

I'm trying to set up a wireless network. The COMPUTER that is wireless is xp pro. And the main computer is Vista. I've got all the HARDWARE setup. Just trying to get it to be able to acess the internet. Both are desktops.

Could someone GIVE me a step by step procedure to GETTING it to be able to acess the internet?

Thanks! Do you have an Internet connection with Vista? Are you using a wireless ROUTER? What's the wireless hardware on the XP machine?

hello...
being quite NEW into networking, i m having truble understanding the n/w configuration here at my home which is done by a pro...
i have a cable modem CONNECTED to a tv cable INFRASTRUCTURE. the cable modem is further connected to a wireless router so that i have wireless connection in my house... the wireless router is ALSO connected via a wired medium with a pc on which i am logged in at the moment... problem is that
1. i don't really understand the configuration, above configuration is wat i think it is. if i am wrong plz correct me
2. i don't know why my wireless internect connection is not working whereas wired connection is working...
3. which devices would be asssigned ip address, i know that my pc and laptop, both are assigned dynamically
4. there is default gateway assigned but i don't know whether this is the ip of modem or wireless router... (router should have ip but is it req. for the cable modem)
5. what is actually a cable modem
6. laptop has windows vista, so how do i get onto command prompt to issue commands like ipconfig, ping etc

Thanx for helpin
haseeb
a good place to start, there are many others I'm sure:(see menu on left)

HTTP://www.linksys.com/servlet/Satellite?c=L_Content_C1&childpagename=US%2FLayout&cid=1114037291160&pagename=Linksys%2FCommon%2FVisitorWrapper&lid=9116027773H11

"laptop has windows vista, so how do i get onto command prompt to issue commands like ipconfig, ping etc"

use the help and support from your vista start menu...



Good Luck

I cannot get to any SECURE websites. No email, facebook or anywhere else that I have to sign in. MySpace used to work, and it recently just stopped working. Recent versions of AIM won't work either. Everything works when I go on safe mode although. I tried to CLEAR cookies and temporary files. I tried changing the MTU (whatever that is), and I don't know if I did it right or if it would even help my problem. Someone please help!
btw, I have AOL Explorer if that means anything.. i've done everything on the list. it still doesn't work! this sucks..

i think i need to call somewhere for more help. who should i call?
-should i call comcast?
-should i call sbc?
-should i call the router company?

i have no idea what the source of the problem is...What BROWSER, VERSION?
Did you try another browser?on safe mode, it does work in the same USER actually. but yeah. i have aol explorer 1.5
internet explorer doesnt work at all.. i think it's because we deleted it a while ago.. when i redownloaded it a couple months ago, it couldnt work..
i was like.. oh well, since i had aol explorer anyway.

and you said i should call for assistance? who should i call???

In a couple of weeks I will finally be leaving the h**l of dial up and be moving to Roadrunner supplied by Time Warner cable. They will be supplying the wireless router but want 50 BUCKS for the adapter for the second computer. I've seen adapters, both USB and PCI, for under $20.

What I need is some expert advice as to what I need to have the second computer OPERATE at maximum speed. The two computers are separated by 30 ft. or less, on the same floor and not much in the LINE of walls to impede the signal. Should I take their adapter or buy my own? Yes, you should buy your own if you can find it cheaper than 50$. The ONE thing you should ask if you don't know already is if the wireless router will be "g" or "draft n". This will tell you what type of wireless nic you need. Whether you should get pci or usb is really a preference. With usb you only need to plug it into a usb port. The only downside to this is that it will need to stay in that usb port for as long as you want wireless on your pc. This may or may not be an issue depending on how many usb ports you have & USE. The pci one will require you to open up your pc and insert it into the pci slot. So this is a bit of extra work & will take up a pci slot. another tidbit is that USB is often more expensive then PCI for equivalent devices.Thanks to both of you for your replies. I'll contact T-W for the specs on the router.

I have a linksys router that is hooked to a cable modem, VOIP modem and into my PC. Rrecently I have not been able to connect to the internet but the other computers on the network work just fine. The network is working fine, the task bar says cable is unplugged, yet I have checked the CABLES, they are all plugged in. So my questions is how do I check if the network card has gone bad? or how do I run a diagnostics to find the problem. I did the IPCONFIG and it says media disconnected, the PING works fine. I RAN the network diagnostic in WINDOWS and it says unable to repair the problem.

Thanksfsuwolf,

Maybe some dumb questions and dumb suggestions, but...... as a start:

You mean of course the PING was done from another PC, not from the troubled one.

On the troubled PC: if you click on the LAN Icon, does it show INTERNET connection and does it show LAN not CONNECTED? If no INTERNET is shown and LAN not connected, then your cable most likely is not connected.

On the Router check if the cable is plugged in correctly, that is, if the connectors are straight in. Sometimes the the cable is in but not properly seated (tilted). I think the Linksys has Pilot LIGHTS, these should be on.

Swap the cables around on the Router maybe?

Interchange the cables between PC's?

Can you get to the Router to check if all your PC's are on the DHCP list, (at least if they are Dynamically allocated)?


If it says cable disconnected & you are certain it is connected then you have a bad cable. You can test this out by using the cable from one of your other working computers. AlexK
I did the PING from the troubled PC and the IPCONFIG from the troubled PC and that is what is confusing me, I cannot connect yahoo.com or get my e-mail. Message is unable to connect to server.fsuwolf,

From what I can see, your physical connections are O.K. and it looks your Network Card is O.K. otherwise you would not be able to PING and getting the NOT CONNECTED msg etc.

Some Ports may be blocked or some other contradicting issues re: yahoo.com and e-mail.

My dumb suggestion is to delete the NETWORK connections from the PC, unplug and re-start. Then re-establish the NETWORK connections from the Control Panel by using the NETWORK WIZARD and let that one do its job.

Okay, here's my dilemma. My computer's internet connection is not working at all. Moxilla firefox doesn't work at all, Internet EXPLORER PARTIALLY WORKS except I can't check any email from YAHOO, gmail, hotmail.

I've never had a problem with my computer until now.

I called ISP four times and they've run tests, but so far nothing has worked. I've turned off everything, unplugged the modem, and waited before restarting, it didn't help.

I'm using Windows XP, wireless DSL connection, the modem is 2700HG-B, and I have Norton installed. The other three computers in my house work perfectly. (All have Norton+XY+DSL installed also)

What can I do? I'm not a computer techie person so any help would do! (Please explain in very easy terms!)

Thank you in advance!!
Will your computer connect, if you connect it straight to the modem, bypassing router?What do you mean by connecting straight to the modern, bypassing the router?

With help from other sources online, I've tried the ping 127.0.0.1 and the ping 192.168.1.1 test. However, the ping 192.158.1.1 didn't work, meaning that I have a wireless connection problem.

And also I tried the command box-cmd....ipconfig ect.. which didn't work.

Thanks for your help.

Oh, I see now, you're using modem/router combo.
Did you try to hard wire the computer to the modem/router, instead of going wireless?
Is it laptop, or desktop?It's a desktop and it's wireless. However, I have another computer that's already hard wired to the modem/router. Quote

Did you try to hard wire the computer to the modem/router, instead of going wireless?

I tried to connect it, but it failed.

Current configuration is as follows:

Motorola DSL modem paired with a Netgear Wireless-G router. Works fine, I have a connection.

There is a problem, though, accessing the router's BROWSER interface. This has happened since I reformatted my PC from Vista back to XP Pro SP3. My computer came with Vista. The drivers for my "1394 Network Interface" are generic, and I am afraid that although the blinking green light fuctions when an ethernet cable is CONNECTED (router to PC), somehow SOMETHING is not right. The router access address is not working (192.168.2.1). Perhaps I am entering it wrong? Do I need a port number? I run my PC wirelessly to the internet via a Netgear wireless PCI card that I have installed. It works fine.

My objective is to set up/configure my new Linksys/Cisco Wireless-N router (WRT160N). After I insert the included CD to begin the setup process, the setup process itself fails due to an error. The setup program tells me that it is unable to detect an ethernet port, and to enable it if it is disabled. WELL, I do have one, and it has a driver, albeit probably not the correct one. But it is there, and the setup program won't let me continue because it can't see it. Here is where the fun begins.

I have already tried reinstalling the ethernet driver. I downloaded a PC information program like CPU-Z and it revealed my ethernet connector's manufacturer whose name escapes me at the moment. Since the PC came with Vista, I cannot readily find any XP drivers that will suit it. In a desperate yet feeble attempt I downloaded and paid for a driver-updater program, to no avail. My motherboard is an ASUS NodusM3. I have also tried to connect the WRT160N to my PC to check for any viable communication. None.

So in a nutshell I can't get the router's setup program to believe that I have a viable ethernet connection, in which case I may not because I can't get the PC to run off the router via an ethernet cable. I can't even access the router via the browser. In this case will I need new drivers? If so, where do I find them? How can this issue be resolved. It really sounds like a driver issue to me. This is a weird problem. First of all when you say you get a connection when you a cabled to the router can you get on the internet? Are you sure your router's ip is 192.168.2.1 instead of 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1? I would go to netgear's site and download the manual to see what the default ip is. Also, when you connect wirelessly can you get on the internet or can you get to the router via 192.168.2.1?

As for your setup program not recognizing your network card it may very well be a driver issue. Do you know if your nic is builtin to the motherboard or is it an individual network card? If it's builtin to your asus motherboard I would go to asus website, search for the mobo & look at the drivers download section for it. If it's a network card by itself open up the pc & look at the thing so you can see where to download the drivers for it. Last but not least, have you tried removing the nic drivers from the device manager & forcing windows to install a generic one?install your network drivers. 1394 is firewire. you need NIC drivers.

If you don't know the brand/model of your network card, try downloading and running Everest.

My wireless internet connection drops out after a few HOURS. Windows still sees the router in the available networks list, but will not connect... Vista diagnoses the problem as no response from router. When I restart the computer the connection is BACK on every time.

The only thing I did to my computer before this problem began was create a new user account. And the loss of connection affects both my users. I searched around for a solution, but no avail. Any ideas?

I can't plug in for a wired connection, because the router is in the main-house where my landlord LIVES. His connection does not drop out like mine.

Vista 32 bit
Hawking 54g wireless antenna

thanks y'all,
-ryan1) Are you running Vista SERVICE Pack 1? If not, install that first.
2) Also, download and install the latest drivers for your computer's wireless adapter.Thanks for the reply. I do have SP1. Also, I double checked the driver and it is up to date. I am current on Windows updates too.

Also, I just found out I can restore the connection just by unplugging the antenna's usb cable from the pc and plugging it back in. This is a much easier solution than restarting, but I need to be CONNECTED all day.What's your signal strength (how many bars)?

I have 4 computers and they all run XP Home or Pro.

While running a chat window to NORTON support through Internet Security 2009 the chat window froze and I can no longer connect to the Internet on that computer. It is a XP Home computer. I've tried Internet Explorer and Firefox. I have turned off Windows firewall and I briefly uninstalled Internet Security; however, I still couldn't connect to the Internet.

I can still connect to the LAN and the three remaining computers still connect to the Internet. The computer is CONNECTED to the Router through a hub and the other computer on the hub works fine. The remaining computers are connected to the router directly.Quote from: kvjimbo on December 13, 2008, 10:33:15 PM

I have 4 computers and they all run XP Home or Pro.

While running a chat window to Norton support through Internet Security 2009 the chat window froze and I can no longer connect to the Internet on that computer. It is a XP Home computer. I've tried Internet Explorer and Firefox. I have turned off Windows firewall and I briefly uninstalled Internet Security; however, I still couldn't connect to the Internet.

I can still connect to the LAN and the three remaining computers still connect to the Internet. The computer is connected to the Router through a hub and the other computer on the hub works fine. The remaining computers are connected to the router directly. That doesn't make sense. Either the computers are connected to the router or the hub, but not both.

Alan <><

Guess cause SMF 1.1.6 is not meant for windows, I'm USING windows platform.

I don't know how to start working on the FORUM design in windows!!

It uses YaBB I guess!!

What shall I do?!


P.S. I'm downloading YaBB right now!Again the downloading wasn't successful, It gives me an Icon on the desk top which won't run!!(I've given the screen shot)

Wait I'm thinking maybe I need to first upload my website on the server, maybe only then I can create the forum! Is that the case?

[Saving space - attachment deleted by admin]Ivy - if you are trying to run something from your puter using .PHP you won't have any luck - unless you are set up with your own server software on your hard drive.

The PHP will normally run itself only on a host server because that will have PHP available in almost all cases these days. So - your YAbb will have to be placed on a web host server to operate for you, tho you could get it running at home for TEST purposes if you set up your own server.

No link handy but within CH there should be some INFO about setting up a server on your own machine.Quote from: Ivy on October 28, 2008, 09:32:25 PM

Guess cause SMF 1.1.6 is not meant for windows, I'm using windows platform.

Its Creative suite 3 Family

Hello

Can I ask which is the best way of detecting P2P filesharing on a network. I'm not in a position to download analysers to a user's computer.

Ideally, it would be best if the programmes showed up in cmd prompt and I wondered if any of the netstat commands on a user's computer would do the trick:

http://publib.boulder.ibm.com/infocenter/systems/index.jsp?topic=/com.ibm.aix.prftungd/doc/prftungd/nestat_a.htm

Thanks for any suggestions.

SteveWhose computer are you talking about? Do you own it?Hello Broni

Thanks for your reply.

No, I don't own any of the computers which may access P2P filesharing programmes, but I am partly responsible for the healthy running of the network which these applications abuse.

Thanks.You need to explain better your relationship to a whole network, and computers involved.Hello Broni

I work on a helpdesk for a university responsible for Windows/Mac operating systems and the network itself.

The network is sometimes subject to abuse where students use P2P filesharing which drains the network, resulting in other students having intermitten Internet connection problems. A bit like living in a houseshare where one person uses up all the HOT water for himself!

We are able to detect some network activity using Wireshark, for instance, but it is limited. So, I wondered if it were possible, simply using a student's own cmd prompt to detect which P2P tools the student was using, and if devices were being used by that student's laptop (such as a router).

Where we suspect P2P filesharing we disconnect students from the network.

Does this help?

SteveI suspect you're way out of your league.
First of all, does your school policy prohibit using P2P programs on students private computers?
Secondly, who is in charge of enforcing any of those policies? You?one possibility would be to block ports used by common P2P programs.

And HOPE that no legit programs use them...Quote

one possibility would be to block ports used by common P2P programs.

I work on a helpdesk

everybody knows one of the prime reasons for using a P2P program has legal issues in and of itself

Hello Everyone,

New to the forums and already looking for some assistance.

My company is looking to have some INDIVIDUALS working from home, but have access to shared folders on our internal server. We have purchased a SonicWall TZ 180 Wireless with their Global VPN client software. My issue is that I am not seeing the shared data by going through My Network PLACES on the client PCs. I can use Remote Desktop Connection to log into the server and work with data on the server, but that is not helping me with sharing data.

Any insights or questions I should be asking SonicWall Tech Support, that will help me find where my BOTTLENECK is?

Thanks,
Kevin CorlissI don't know much about your router/vpn concentrator, and I don't know if the PCs used at home are the work laptops that operate fine at the office. Also if you're setup with Domain logins or a Workgroup.

You may try a more direct share mapping by using the DOS 'net use' command once connected to the VPN. This should bypass the need to browse to the share.

net use x: \\172.16.1.1\share /USER:username

The router may have a VPN to network rule-set that may need to be modified to allow the network-share traffic through (ports 137 to 139 & 445 on TCP & UDP), but your external (public facing) firewall should BLOCK this traffic.

Good Morning,

Do you have a server ONSITE?
Do you have share folders on the server? Have you opened a VPN connection on your router?

I just bough a Negear Wireless USB WG111v2.0 and I have a Lynksys Wireless-B router. When I plugin my usb it says their are some wireless ACCESS points available but it wont connect to them. When i go view the connections, i double click on the only one which is my router and it says connecting... but never actually connects... just eventually stops trying.. when i click repair it goes through all the steps untill it gets to Connecting to wireless blah blah but never connects. I dont understand why.. I tried on two different computer connections and no luck... i tried with windows wireless manager and with negears.. doesn't work with any.

Please help!

EDIT: I just want to point out that when I connect with the older netgear usb adapter the WG111 it connects without a PROBLEM, instantly.That is enough reason to send it back to the vendor.
It's possible that the device has wireless-B disabled (on account of being Wireless-G) it's also possible it doesn't even support wireless-b connections. check the configuration on the adapter to MAKE sure that you have it set to 802.11b.


Also, does your router currently implement any wireless security?hmm.. im going to try to find out if it maybe is set to wireless b... i figured it would adjust on its own.

I had it set to WPA and when I logged in it didn't connect.. so i took off all security.. the problem remained.

Also: I had a lynksys wireless-n router a couple days ago untill it crapped out and I had to change to this old one. it worked perfectly with that one.I went into the adapter PROPERTIES and enabled the option that said Wireless 11B and it still doesn't work.. won't connect. its catches the access point but for some reason it just wont connect.

EDIT: after ENABLING wireless i was able to get it connected on my other computer through netgears wireless utility that comes with the installation of the usb adapter... but the thing is it says its connected but the internet isn't working... AND!.. i can't connect to the router.. so it says its connected to the network.. but its not.

but.. the thing is i was able to connect it once through the program on this computer as well... with the same result.. of not being able to connect to anything.Weel, let me make a suggestion. This has helped me. You can download a program called NetWorkMagic. No, I do not work for them. But the product is good for home users with limited resources. You can get a free trail version. About half the rime it will identify the problem. Here is the link.
http://www.purenetworks.com/nmlp/home-networking.php?gclid=CJT-3NLJ2ZYCFQQCagodRTqj2w&src=google&kw=networkmagic

Hello friends...i have two PCs (say A & B) both running windows vista. A contain two lan cards so that it can SHARE internet connection. Internet is working fine on both computers. B can access and get data from A. now the problem is, when A try to access data from B, network disconnects and restarts AUTOMATICALLY (network). Every time same problem occurs.

Due to same reason i can't upload any file on internet using computer B, coz network disconnects (as told earlier)...

Plz help me guys...seriously i don't know what the *censored* is going on with them...
The reason why is disconnect is because it requires an IP address to upload/Download and browse the internet, therefore it needs to renew or get and IP address from the modem. So if A computer has the public IP address and then you would LIKE the B computer to CONNECT to the internet it will take the IP address from A to use it on B.

You only solution will be to purcahse a router with 4 port. Thnx for d reply, but to AVOID using router i am using two lan cards in computer A (one is connected to internet which is shared and other to my computer).
Internet is working fine in both but i can't upload nething on net using B (it disconnects when big file is to be loaded, then restarts).

This thing worked perfect in past, now i think there is some problem in firewall or anti-virus (AVG) in A, but i am not able to detect it...

I have two windows XP Home systems networked through a router. Internet comes from Hughes to WAN input on router and the two systems are HARD wired, cat 5 patch to ports on router. The router is also wireless and connects to laptop.

I can access Computer "A" from Computer "B". Computer B can also access the laptop. The laptop can access "B' as well but not "A". I can ping from CMD to dani system fine. All are on WORKGROUP and all have Windows firewall on with file sharing accepted.

It would appear that the problem is WITHIN the "dani" system, Computer "A". All shares are set on each system. I have TRIED what I know to find the problem looking for a permission problem. None of the systems have a login or password set.

Any help would be appreciated.

ERROR below.


\\dani is not available. You might not have permission to use this network

RESOURCE, Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access

permission. Access is denied.

Was wondering if a Windows Server 2000 running Terminal Services for RDP support through a PORT forward to this system in my ROUTER for port 3389 is secure enough or if I should build up a SSH Tunnel and then RDP through the SSH Tunnel?

Is RDP encrypted and secure or should SSH be added to eliminate a monkey in the middle from reading the logon info keystrokes passed to the remote systems between sites through the internet?

ThanksGood Morning,

Microsoft has released NEW updates for RDP. I have configure several Terminal server and we never had any ISSUES is regards to hacker breaking into the system. What I suggest is to secure your group policy and make sure your user password lock after 3 tries or eliminate them to Log onto the server after a certain time. Normally I set the user to Log onto the TS from 5AM till 10AM. This reduce hacking issues.Thanks!

I verified that I have the latest RDP for 2000 and XP systems and RDC for Vista machines. So I should be good. I also will implement that policy to shut it off on off hours, thats a great idea.

Dave

We have a wireless network in the house that was installed SEVERAL years ago. Last week the desktop computer that I use in my office lost its ability to connect to the internet. The computer indicates that it is connected to the wireless network, but when I open the internet brower, it says it cannot display the home site (or any site for that matter). The computer will print to our printer, which is on a print server. My wife's laptop doesn't have this problem. It connects to the internet just fine.

Help!Go Start>Run, type in:
cmd
Click OK.
At COMMAND prompt, type in:
ping www.google.com
Hit Enter
What does it say?

What type of CONNECTION is it? What Windows version? What browser?Start, run, CMD gets me to:
C:\Documents and settings\Mark> When I enter www.google.com here, I get:
'www.google.com' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.

What type of connection? Ethernet connection
Windows version? Microsoft Windows XP, version 5.1.2600
Browser? Windows Internet Explorer 7sorry. typing in ping www.google.com produces the following:

Pinging www.l.goolge.com [64.233.167.104] with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 64.233.167.104: bytes=32 time=37ms TTL =241
Reply from 64.233.167.104: bytes=32 time=34ms TTL =241
Reply from 64.233.167.104: bytes=32 time=39ms TTL =241
Reply from 64.233.167.104: bytes=32 time=34ms TTL =241

Ping statistics for 64.233.167.104:
Packets: sent=4, received=4, lost =0 (0% loss),
approximate round trip time in milliseconds:

min=24ms, max=39ms, Avg = 36Good. That means, you're connected.
I want you to try Firefox as cross reference, to see, if you'll have similar problems.
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/Upon entering the address you suggested in my browser, I get the message:

Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage.

I get this message for any website I enter. This is my real problem. Clearly, I can connect to the internet as evidenced by the successful ping and the fact that Quicken can connect and UPDATE. Why can the browser no longer display webpages?Go Start>Run, type in:
ipconfig /release
Click OK.
Type in:
ipconfig /renew
Click OK.
Restart computer, and try to connect again.

If that doesn't help, turn computer off, disconnect router, and modem from power source for 1 min. Power modem, and a router back on, start your computer.
If that doesn't help, power down everything, connect your computer straight to the modem, bypassing router.
We'll go from thereI tried all three of your suggestions. None worked.Download, install, and run LSP-Fix: http://www.cexx.org/lspfix.htm
Restart computer, and see, if it helped.
If not...
Download, install, and run WinSock XP Fix: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/winsockxpfix.html
Restart computer, and check again.I recently reinstalled windows xp and I'm now having the exact same problem. I tried all of the steps suggested above and got all the same results. I ran the LSP-Fix and no errors came up. I ran the WinSock XP Fix and still nothing. jezzo79
You need to start your own TOPIC.

My son has used a Peer to Peer program over the years on his computer. He has used Limewire, Bittorent, Bearshare, etc. Knowing this I have had discussions with him about the dangers of viruses, spyware, hackers, etc. but he likes the ability to find mostly music. I have secured his computer best I can. I learned a lot from this forum over the years. However twice in the past few years he has gotten a virus. Right now he is not running anything because I told him I would try to see if any one stood out as being safer than others. So here's my question, does anyone have a recommended P2P program based on it's safety features. For example, is there one that scans for viruses and spyware?

Another question is, can all P2P programs be configured not to share anything from his computer. He does not want to share anything, just download stuff.

While I don't like him using a P2P program, he is an adult and I am just trying to help him be as safe as possible.

Thanks,
JimP2P programs, when used for illegal activities, will almost always cause problems.
No P2P program is inherently safer than another, disregarding the programs that themselves contain malware.
Most programs can be configured not to share anything, however this is KNOWN as leeching and is usually frowned upon and may lead to slower download speeds on some networks.
My advice to stay safe is to install a decent antivirus program or suite (AVG is good, and free), a good antispyware solution (Spybot, also AVG includes some protection) and use common SENSE (don't download illegal files).A general rule of thumb:
Think of it as 50% of all P2P files being viruses... half the files I were looking for on P2P the last time I used it were...

Bittorrent is generally safer for various reasons, though, its not bulletproofed. You say that Bittorrent is generally safer for various reasons. Does it have a built in virus scanner? Can you elaborate on the "various reasons"?

Thanks,
JimThe reason is a little bit difficult to describe...
No, it doesnt have a virus scanner, but, Torrents are less targeted for hacking and for spreading of viruses, and you must have various users to actually have a fully working torrent...

If a user somehow got a virus, they would find out and would probably stop sharing the file. Thus, the file never really makes it "off the ground"

The second thing is that if a file is "accidentally" infected on another computer, it wont pass file verification, and the whole infection cant be spread, because it wont "fit in" with other parts of the file...

Try open source software such as emule (edonkey net) or azureus (bittorrent).

Notice: Girls end with jpeg, not with exe. If you download an exe (cracks, warez), expect a virus.
If you're downloading music, there won't be exe's, so there shouldn't be a problem.

If you want to be safe, get a virus scanner (keep it up to date). Scan your files before running it.

... works for me ....Quote from: slowfly on October 20, 2008, 09:42:57 AM

Try open source software such as emule (edonkey net) or azureus (bittorrent).

Notice: Girls end with jpeg, not with exe. If you download an exe (cracks, warez), expect a virus.
If you're downloading music, there won't be exe's, so there shouldn't be a problem.

Is there a way to run one of the Peer to Peer programs and disable the ability for the user to download executable, image or movie files?

I have 2 computers linked in a network. One computer uses WIN98SE, the other WIN2000. Until recently I was able to message the computers; using WINPOPUP.EXE from the WIN98 computer, and Net Send from the other.

Suddenly, I am only able to communicate 1-way. I can send a message from the WIN2000 computer and it will be received by the other, but the reverse doesn't work.

Each computer recognizes the other as part of the network; they are both part of the same Workgroup; and I can ping each computer from the other. I can share files, etc. with no problems.

I am using ZoneAlarm as my firewall, and if I turn it off, I can communicate 2-ways. The problem seems to lie with the ZoneAlarm settings on the WIN2000 computer. I have checked the firewall connections in the ZoneAlarm program, and I have, in both cases, the other computer's IP address as being in the "Trusted Zone". Nevertheless, the WIN2000 computer can neither send nor receive messages. The WIN98 computer indicates, though that the message has been successfully sent when I send from it.

Any ideas?
Tom
TomCorrection & Resolution

My initial analysis of the problem led me to BELIEVE ZoneAlarm was involved. It apparently was not. I found the WIN2000 computer would not receive or display messages whether ZoneAlarm was active or not.

I went to Microsoft's knowledge base, and found an article which said that in WIN2000 Net Send had a message queue which held a MAXIMUM of 6 messages. In order for the messages not be queued they had to be removed as they were received. After 6 messages Net Send would neither acknowledge nor display any further messages. This was the SITUATION I was apparently seeing. The article did not, however, give any information as to how the queue could be cleared.

Finally, I re-booted the WIN2000 computer, and (for the moment at least) I am back to 2-way communication.
TomThe use of NET SEND is not in Windows VISTA and the MS KB says that Quote

By default, the NET SEND command fails when either the source or the destination computer is running Windows XP Service Pack 2

The use of NET SEND is not in Windows VISTA ...............
That being the case. you may have got a recently security update forWindows 2000 that also turns off the messenger service, or something like that.
Anyway, there are other ways to send messages.

You or a program turned off the service. I think that is what you are talking about.

I cannot seem to get my laptop to recognize my PRINTER. I have the printer set to be shared, however' when I go to my laptop and "search" for the printer it cannot find it.

What am I doing wrong?? What are your connections and networking if any?

If printer is USB hook up - it's probably easier (WELL I do this anyways with 2º puter)) - to change connection to suit, tho printer is mostly USED on 1º work machine.

As long as DRIVER is installed in both machines I'd have thought you'd be OK.

Hi

I recently PURCHASED a laptop from my employer, it has been my works laptop and has all my old work related emails still in the inbox.

The problem i have is that the old network nolonger exists because of a complete up-grade, so when i try to delete the emails it tels me that the computer cannot connect to the old works network and so cannot delete the emails.

Can any ONE help?

ThanksWhat PROGRAM are you using for these emails?Microsoft Outlook.How about creating NEW PROFILE: http://www.outlook-tips.net/howto/profile.htm, and deleting the old one?

I recently reinstalled windows xp and I'm now having trouble connecting to the internet. In NETWORK CONNECTIONS, it SAYS I'm connected. I can ping other computers connected threw my wireless router and websites like www.google.com. I ran the LSP-Fix and no errors came up. I ran the WinSock XP Fix and still nothing. I'm stuck.Did you reinstall motherboard DRIVERS?
Did you reinstall network CARD driver?
Any errors in Device Manager?

hi friends,
i have RECENTLY formated windows and since then i cant access the INTERNET even though all the cables, modems are plugged in PROPERLY.

i think there would be few settings to be done at network connection WIZARD but i don't know them. before formatting the windows connection was working properly and i didn't have to have extra settings, i mean i had just plugged in the Ethernet cable at the required port and it was done.

but now, when i formatted windows, everything is gone.

how can i get it back?

here....OS windows XP
local area connection, DSL modem

Hi all.

I'm having a very hard time trying to configure my new wireless router sitecom 54G...

As some other people, I too can get a connection (both WIRED and wireless) but no internet

access.

I think the problem is the FACT that it's not being able to obtain a dynamic ip address.

I've tried all I can remember - ipconfig/release and renew, several resets, several wizard

configurations, and none solved the problem.

The problem is not in the pc because both my desktop and my laptop are having the same

problem...

To see my status screen click here

When I click in "Renew" I get a message saying "Get dynamic IP renew fail!".

The router has a setup wizard which allows me to select the country and isp you're on (i'm

in Spain currently - Telefonica isp).

When I click on it it asks me to fill the PPPoE user and password (which I did). This was

unsuccessful though.

I also tried to configure settings manually and I had these options: Static IP address; Dynamic ip address; PPP over internet; PPTP.
Tried dynamic ip address and PPP over internet with no success.

This is what shows up in the router status:

System Uptime: 0day:2h:35m:17s
Firmware: v1.0
Wireless Configuration
Mode: AP
Band: 2.4 GHz (B+G)
SSID: Sitecom47905A
Channel Number: 11
Encryption: Disabled
BSSID: 00:0c:f6:47:90:5a
Associated Clients: 0
TCP/IP Configuration
Attain IP Protocol: Fixed IP
IP address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
DHCP Server: Enabled
MAC address: 00:0c:f6:47:90:5a
WAN Configuration
Attain IP Protocol: Getting IP from DHCP server...
IP address: 0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
MAC address: 00:0c:f6:47:90:5b

The router is separate from the modem.

Also this is what shows up when I run IPCONFIG/ALL:

Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) COPYRIGHT 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name: metaphor
Primary Dns Suffix :
Node Type : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled : No
WINS Proxy Enabled : No

Ethernet adapter LOCAL Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description : VIA Compatable Fast Ethernet Adapter

Physical Address : 00-19-66-19-46-DE
Dhcp Enabled. . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled : Yes
IP Address. . . : 192.168.0.100
Subnet Mask . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway : 192.168.0.1
DHCP Server . . : 192.168.0.1
DNS Servers . : 192.168.0.1
Lease Obtained: domingo, 9 de Novembro de 2008 15:12
:19
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : quarta-feira, 19 de Novembro de 2008
15:12:19

Thanks for your HELP.

I'm running out of options and would be very grateful for any help whatsoever.

Best regards.Why is your DNS showing a 192.168.x.x? What happens if you connect a computer directly to your modem?

Alan <>< Hi.

I don't know why that happens actually...

I'm connected using direct connection to modem, which works fine.

thanks for the help

I just bought a laptop, which obviously has wireless in it. I already have a wired router and have three desktop computers hooked up to it. My question is, can I USE two routers to have all my computers connected to the Internet? I have wires running all over my house, but since I have a wireless laptop, I'd KIND of like to take advantage of that too. I would still like to use my wired modem since I bought it just a few months ago. I haven't bought the wireless router yet. I would first like to know if it's possible to use a wired router and a wireless router on the same network. This is a home network by the way. If I can't do this, I won't be that unhappy. This is my first laptop and it's pretty exciting to be ABLE to sit on the couch SURFING the web--even if I have a network CABLE running through the middle of the living room!

Any advice would be great. Thanks!I would use wireless access point which is a router/switch combined and with those you can use both at the same time you can use the wireless for the laptop and then the wires for the pcs

i i need help
i have a hp pavilion dv9000 and the problem is i CANT connect to the internet with my ethernet PORT and my WIRELESS.

I have INSTALLED all the driver for this computer from the hp page.
What could be the problem
Help methe problem is not from the router because i have another computer and with this one i have total access to the internetQuote from: Evilcyborg on November 11, 2008, 09:21:32 AM

i cant connect to the internet with my ethernet port and my wireless.

Ok i think my router stops SENDING a signal for a couple of seconds because i will freeze in a game then a second later i will zip to the spot i was running to. I have A belkin router and i heard there was some problem with it and there was a way to fix it but i don't know how something about getting a static ip and disabling something. Please help this is really frustrating for PLAYING games. Is there any other way then getting a static ip( GOT to pay extra for it)

8400gs
windows xp service PACK 3
Gigabyte 54 mb wireless card
4 gigs of ram
Intel Dual 3.00ghz processorOk i dont think its the internet anymore becuase when i play on my laptop (same games) it dosent do it which doesnt make SENSE becuase my friend says he sees me zipping across teh screen ( it looks like zipping when i freeze and pop up at other place). Also sometimes on my other computer (not the laptop) when in a game i wll run forward and go through a door. Seconds later i will pop up back at the spot before i ran through the door. Maybe i have a messed up wireless card or something... please helpWhat's your Ping in the game? (Usually you can check)Same as everyone else if they have around 50 ping i have around 50 ping if they have 180 i have around 180. please help i dont know what the (problem !is Try a wired connection.