Hey nass,
I dont recall getting any error messages on the screen. Yes the host has two
cards and the wireless one is enabled, I double checked. I did install the
software and by default windows configuration is unchecked, so the
manufactures software is handling that. I will link the two together via the
cable and try that. When I ran the wizard I did tell it that I was connecting
through another pc. Sooner or later we'll get this figured out. Thanks for
your help and patience in this. Talk to you soon.
Tom
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Hi Tom,
Did you get any Error messages or any thing like that on the screen?.
Does the Host has two Cards, one of them wireless and enabled in the device
manager (check to make sure).
Yes try to Install the wireless Software and Disable the Windows WZC to
eliminate interference, it is best to try wired to see if the Settings are
correct and the problem how to tune the wireless to talk to each other then
you can configure the wireless.
The steps I given were to Wired but eliminate the wire/cable you get the
wireless.
Did you run the wizard and told it you are connecting through another
Computer, if you didn't try it and let the wizard Configure it for you.
HTH.
Good luck.
nass
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Hi nass,
got all settings the way you described, but neither pc is communicating with
one another, I'm kinda confused on how my laptop is supposed to connect to my
desktop. I know I have to establish a new connection and name it. Thats where
my confusion lies. Another is should I install the software that came with
the wireless card? I've printed alot of info from the links you provided and
I am trying to resolve the problem. If I use the cable to connect them will
that help set up the wireless connection? I think I am confusing my self more
than I should. It shouldnt be that difficult to do this procedure. any more
info?
Thanx
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Hi Tom,
You could try to Establish connection First with Cross-Over Cable for
Internet Connection Sharing (ICS), or because you will have two NICs in the
Host Machine (which is your Desktop) one will be wired to your ISP Internet
Connection and the other Wireless to your Laptop.
To your Q about effecting your college WIFI, No if you will create Two
Connections One you name TomHome and the Other call it CollegeNet.
Good luck
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Thanks for the reply nass, I'll take what you instructed and give it a shot
later on today,,,I will also write down the links you included and do some
more research - just in case. I'll report back either later on this evening
or sometime tomorrow and let you know how things went...two questions I have,
what is the cross over cable used for? And will this interfere with the
configuration that the college (at which I attend) set up so I could access
their wi-fi network?(I'm speaking of my laptop)
:
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Here is my dilemma. I have a desktop that has a dial up connection. Thats all
that is currently available in my area. I have a Laptop with a wireless
uplink card built in. I was told by my local pc repair shop that I could
network the two together by installing a wirelessG card in the destop. They
also informed me that i would not have to purchase/use a router. The desktop
would act as the access point. All I want to do is to be able to access the
internet from my laptop with out having to hardwire it. I know that since its
only dialup, the bandwidth wouldnt be the greatest. Both pc's are running
windows xp (sp2) the desktop has xp pro while the laptop has xp home. I also
know that the desktop would have to be turned on and signed into my ISP for
the laptop to log on. Could somebody walk me through the steps please. I have
some knowledge but mainly in assembly not in networking. If someone is
willing to walk me through this I could do it. Sorry this is so lengthy.
Again - thanks for any info.
The same rules apply, but you need two NICs on the Host, one of them will be
the Wireless Adapter, which will talk to the Laptop and give access to the
Internet, <<<I'm not sure but you could try (Ad-Hoc) as last resort if you
want to experiment>>.
Configuring Windows XP IEEE 802.11 Wireless Networks for the Home and Small
Business
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/maintain/wifisoho.mspx
Here are some steps to perform and hopefully you will get Internet Connection
sharing up and running:
How to set up a ICS:
Hardware:
- Tow Computers
- The Host have Two NICs
- Cross-Over cable (if you will not use a hub with 10base-T/100base-T,
cat5, patch cable)
- Client have a NIC installed and all TCP/IP, DNS configured to get the
IP Auto.
- Enabling the ICS on both the Host and the Client
1 - How to set the Host:
You need to set the Host first as the Host will play the Distributor Role in
the ICS so you need to
set up correctly to allow ICS;
Click Start >> Control Panel >> Network and internet connections >> Network
Connections then Right click My network paces
and select Properties.
Here you should see or have two internet connection one for your Internet
connection and one for your local Area Network (LAN).
Right click Internet Connection and select properties.
On the Properties Window click on Advanced Tab and check these boxes:
Internet Connection Sharing:
[ ] Allow other network users to connect through this computer's Internet
Connection
[ ] Allow other Network users to control or Disable the hared Internet
Connection.
Click [OK] to Confirm your settings and close the Internet connection Window.
2 - Setting up the Client:
The same Go to the Control panel and Network Connections >> here at least
you should have one Internet connection Icon or Service
Installed, if not then your NIC or hardware not installed and you need to
install it configure it.
On the Local Area Network Right click and select properties.
Under general tab Highlight the Internet Protocol and click properties.
* Client for Microsoft Networks
* Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) 9If you don't have those then install
them)
Make sure the Machine getting an Automatic IP, DNS then click Advanced and
make sure also that there is not an old settings and all the DNS, WINS IP
filtering are all empty and there are no entries.
Troubleshooting Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308006
"Internet Connection Sharing with Windows XP by Sharon Crawford"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/crawford_02july01.mspx
Service redirection does not apply to Internet Connection Firewall
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297942
Description of the Windows Firewall feature in Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/843090
Troubleshooting Windows Firewall in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/support/wftshoot.mspx
Here is a complete step-by-step on how to set up ICS:
http://www.chicagotech.net/icssetup.htm
Troubleshooting step by step:
http://howtonetworking.com/Troubleshooting/notaccessibale0.htm
HTH.
Let us know your progress.
Regards,
nass
