I am totally bumfoozled. I added a new computer to our wireless network
at home (5 systems connected) and as soon as I installed the wireless
adapter (the Netgear USB WG11 that plugs directly into a USB port) I
could access the Internet. But when I went to Network Neighborhood it
told me that the workgroup (MSHOME) was not accessible and that I might
not have permission to use that network resource. When I tried to view
the available wireless networks I got another error message telling me
that "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection." This new
system is listed in the workgroup folder of Network Neighborhood on the
other systems on the wireless network, but when I try to access the new
system from one of the others Windows again says that the new system is
not available and I might not have permission to use that network
resource. I suspect I have made matters worse, because I went to the
system to which the access point and router is attached and used the
wizard to create a new (and second) wireless network, thinking perhaps
I might be able to create a clean connection to this additional
network. No joy. The wizard said it could not complete successfully,
but apparently it still created the network because the other systems
show it in the Microsoft Windows Network folder in Network
Neighborhood. But apparently it didn't complete the network-creation
process because when I display the available wireless networks on the
other systems, only the original network appears--the new one does not
(even though I can use the second network to access the other
computers. Even more curiously, the other systems show the access
point-router system in the second network and not in the first.

This has gone on much too long already. I guess I need to know three
things:

1. How can I get the new computer connected properly so that it has
access
both to the Internet and file sharing?

2. How can I remove the new computer from both the original wireless
network and
the second (corrupted) one?

3. How can I delete/destroy the second (corrupt) wireless network?

A apologize for the length of this request, but it's too bizarre for a
brief description. I will be forever in the debt of anyone who can help
me out.

Van Wolverton
(E-Mail Removed)
(406) 722-4564

<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> I am totally bumfoozled. I added a new computer to our wireless network
> at home (5 systems connected) and as soon as I installed the wireless
> adapter (the Netgear USB WG11 that plugs directly into a USB port) I
> could access the Internet. But when I went to Network Neighborhood it
> told me that the workgroup (MSHOME) was not accessible and that I might
> not have permission to use that network resource. When I tried to view
> the available wireless networks I got another error message telling me
> that "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection." This new
> system is listed in the workgroup folder of Network Neighborhood on the
> other systems on the wireless network, but when I try to access the new
> system from one of the others Windows again says that the new system is
> not available and I might not have permission to use that network
> resource. I suspect I have made matters worse, because I went to the
> system to which the access point and router is attached and used the
> wizard to create a new (and second) wireless network, thinking perhaps
> I might be able to create a clean connection to this additional
> network. No joy. The wizard said it could not complete successfully,
> but apparently it still created the network because the other systems
> show it in the Microsoft Windows Network folder in Network
> Neighborhood. But apparently it didn't complete the network-creation
> process because when I display the available wireless networks on the
> other systems, only the original network appears--the new one does not
> (even though I can use the second network to access the other
> computers. Even more curiously, the other systems show the access
> point-router system in the second network and not in the first.
>
> This has gone on much too long already. I guess I need to know three
> things:
>
> 1. How can I get the new computer connected properly so that it has
> access
> both to the Internet and file sharing?
>
> 2. How can I remove the new computer from both the original wireless
> network and
> the second (corrupted) one?
>
> 3. How can I delete/destroy the second (corrupt) wireless network?
>
> A apologize for the length of this request, but it's too bizarre for a
> brief description. I will be forever in the debt of anyone who can help
> me out.
>
> Van Wolverton
> (E-Mail Removed)
> (406) 722-4564

Check that the wireless network you've connected to is actually the one you
intend. Be sure that the SSID on your router was not left at the default -
if there's another one nearby with the same SSID there's no guarantee which
one you'll connect to.

HTH
-pk

Patrick Keenan wrote:

> Check that the wireless network you've connected to is actually the one you
> intend. Be sure that the SSID on your router was not left at the default -
> if there's another one nearby with the same SSID there's no guarantee which
> one you'll connect to.
>
> HTH
> -pk

Dear Patrick,

Thank you for responding so quickly. I am, indeed, connected to the
proper wireless network. I did leave the router's SSID at the default
(LINKSYS), but our nearest neighbor is a mile away (and behind the berm
of a railroad track)--besides, if somebody gave her a computer she'd
use it for a doorstop.

Cheers,

Van Wolverton

Double click ' MY COMPUTER'.. select the drive that you wish to share..
right click the drive icon.. select 'SHARING and SECURITY' from the menu..
when the next window appears, read all of it carefully before deciding what
and what not to share..

--
Mike Hall
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User



<(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>I am totally bumfoozled. I added a new computer to our wireless network
> at home (5 systems connected) and as soon as I installed the wireless
> adapter (the Netgear USB WG11 that plugs directly into a USB port) I
> could access the Internet. But when I went to Network Neighborhood it
> told me that the workgroup (MSHOME) was not accessible and that I might
> not have permission to use that network resource. When I tried to view
> the available wireless networks I got another error message telling me
> that "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection." This new
> system is listed in the workgroup folder of Network Neighborhood on the
> other systems on the wireless network, but when I try to access the new
> system from one of the others Windows again says that the new system is
> not available and I might not have permission to use that network
> resource. I suspect I have made matters worse, because I went to the
> system to which the access point and router is attached and used the
> wizard to create a new (and second) wireless network, thinking perhaps
> I might be able to create a clean connection to this additional
> network. No joy. The wizard said it could not complete successfully,
> but apparently it still created the network because the other systems
> show it in the Microsoft Windows Network folder in Network
> Neighborhood. But apparently it didn't complete the network-creation
> process because when I display the available wireless networks on the
> other systems, only the original network appears--the new one does not
> (even though I can use the second network to access the other
> computers. Even more curiously, the other systems show the access
> point-router system in the second network and not in the first.
>
> This has gone on much too long already. I guess I need to know three
> things:
>
> 1. How can I get the new computer connected properly so that it has
> access
> both to the Internet and file sharing?
>
> 2. How can I remove the new computer from both the original wireless
> network and
> the second (corrupted) one?
>
> 3. How can I delete/destroy the second (corrupt) wireless network?
>
> A apologize for the length of this request, but it's too bizarre for a
> brief description. I will be forever in the debt of anyone who can help
> me out.
>
> Van Wolverton
> (E-Mail Removed)
> (406) 722-4564
>

Dear Mike,

Were that it were something that simple. The other 4 systems on the
network have been sharing files (and accessing the Internet) for
several years; sharing is set up properly on all of them. But thank you
for responding.

Van Wolverton


Mike Hall - MS MVP Windows Shell/User wrote:
> Double click ' MY COMPUTER'.. select the drive that you wish to share..
> right click the drive icon.. select 'SHARING and SECURITY' from the menu..
> when the next window appears, read all of it carefully before deciding what
> and what not to share..
>
> --
> Mike Hall
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

Hi Van,
Try to give permission or allow the file and printer sharing in the
Firewall and assign the workgroupas trusted in the firewall.
RUN command and type CMD click OK and in the prompt command type:
ipconfig /all
and post the result here,also check that the Laptop is on the same subnet
mask.
Your files and printer sharing is enabled.
HTH
Regards
nass

"(E-Mail Removed)" wrote:

> I am totally bumfoozled. I added a new computer to our wireless network
> at home (5 systems connected) and as soon as I installed the wireless
> adapter (the Netgear USB WG11 that plugs directly into a USB port) I
> could access the Internet. But when I went to Network Neighborhood it
> told me that the workgroup (MSHOME) was not accessible and that I might
> not have permission to use that network resource. When I tried to view
> the available wireless networks I got another error message telling me
> that "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection." This new
> system is listed in the workgroup folder of Network Neighborhood on the
> other systems on the wireless network, but when I try to access the new
> system from one of the others Windows again says that the new system is
> not available and I might not have permission to use that network
> resource. I suspect I have made matters worse, because I went to the
> system to which the access point and router is attached and used the
> wizard to create a new (and second) wireless network, thinking perhaps
> I might be able to create a clean connection to this additional
> network. No joy. The wizard said it could not complete successfully,
> but apparently it still created the network because the other systems
> show it in the Microsoft Windows Network folder in Network
> Neighborhood. But apparently it didn't complete the network-creation
> process because when I display the available wireless networks on the
> other systems, only the original network appears--the new one does not
> (even though I can use the second network to access the other
> computers. Even more curiously, the other systems show the access
> point-router system in the second network and not in the first.
>
> This has gone on much too long already. I guess I need to know three
> things:
>
> 1. How can I get the new computer connected properly so that it has
> access
> both to the Internet and file sharing?
>
> 2. How can I remove the new computer from both the original wireless
> network and
> the second (corrupted) one?
>
> 3. How can I delete/destroy the second (corrupt) wireless network?
>
> A apologize for the length of this request, but it's too bizarre for a
> brief description. I will be forever in the debt of anyone who can help
> me out.
>
> Van Wolverton
> (E-Mail Removed)
> (406) 722-4564
>
>

--
Hagar


"nass" wrote:

> Hi Van,
> Try to give permission or allow the file and printer sharing in the
> Firewall and assign the workgroupas trusted in the firewall.
> RUN command and type CMD click OK and in the prompt command type:
> ipconfig /all
> and post the result here,also check that the Laptop is on the same subnet
> mask.
> Your files and printer sharing is enabled.
> HTH
> Regards
> nass
>
> "(E-Mail Removed)" wrote:
>
> > I am totally bumfoozled. I added a new computer to our wireless network
> > at home (5 systems connected) and as soon as I installed the wireless
> > adapter (the Netgear USB WG11 that plugs directly into a USB port) I
> > could access the Internet. But when I went to Network Neighborhood it
> > told me that the workgroup (MSHOME) was not accessible and that I might
> > not have permission to use that network resource. When I tried to view
> > the available wireless networks I got another error message telling me
> > that "Windows cannot configure this wireless connection." This new
> > system is listed in the workgroup folder of Network Neighborhood on the
> > other systems on the wireless network, but when I try to access the new
> > system from one of the others Windows again says that the new system is
> > not available and I might not have permission to use that network
> > resource. I suspect I have made matters worse, because I went to the
> > system to which the access point and router is attached and used the
> > wizard to create a new (and second) wireless network, thinking perhaps
> > I might be able to create a clean connection to this additional
> > network. No joy. The wizard said it could not complete successfully,
> > but apparently it still created the network because the other systems
> > show it in the Microsoft Windows Network folder in Network
> > Neighborhood. But apparently it didn't complete the network-creation
> > process because when I display the available wireless networks on the
> > other systems, only the original network appears--the new one does not
> > (even though I can use the second network to access the other
> > computers. Even more curiously, the other systems show the access
> > point-router system in the second network and not in the first.
> >
> > This has gone on much too long already. I guess I need to know three
> > things:
> >
> > 1. How can I get the new computer connected properly so that it has
> > access
> > both to the Internet and file sharing?
> >
> > 2. How can I remove the new computer from both the original wireless
> > network and
> > the second (corrupted) one?
> >
> > 3. How can I delete/destroy the second (corrupt) wireless network?
> >
> > A apologize for the length of this request, but it's too bizarre for a
> > brief description. I will be forever in the debt of anyone who can help
> > me out.
> >
> > Van Wolverton
> > (E-Mail Removed)
> > (406) 722-4564
> >
> >
I have had similar problems - have not yet managed to delete the "dud"
wireless connection. but I managed to get access to the network by ensuring
that all the computers have the same Gateway - when setting up the IP address
the last digit for each computer should vary but that of the Gateway to stay
the same (ie: . 1)
Try that

Hagar