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[Guest]

I have 2 desk tops both on xp home, 1 is wired (primary) and 2nd is wireless.
On the wireless I can pick up the network, get on the internet but I can't
see any files that im sharing from the primary. I am also getting a message
"limited or no Condutivity". Can some one help with this also direct me on
how to share fromm computer to computer in the same home?

 

[Chuck]

I have 2 desk tops both on xp home, 1 is wired (primary) and 2nd is wireless.
On the wireless I can pick up the network, get on the internet but I can't
see any files that im sharing from the primary. I am also getting a message
"limited or no Condutivity". Can some one help with this also direct me on
how to share fromm computer to computer in the same home?

Stacey,

Are you really getting "limited or no Condutivity" on the laptop, while still
actually surfing the Internet?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/limited-or-no-connectivity.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/limited-or-no-connectivity.html

Let's start by looking at "ipconfig /all" from both computers.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html

 

[Guest]

Thanks Chuck for replying, I have had the new Dell for about 3 months and I
have nothing but problems with this wireless. The router is a Dlink 524, from
Dell and I could not connect to the internet from the main computer. I was on
the phone with Dlink Dell and my ISP for a month and a half for hours and
hours. They would all do their ping test and say it was ok on their end so
call somebody else. Finally Dlink was able to change some settings and get
the primary pc up and running but it would disconnect often so they gave me a
static ip address and it seemed to help, now it only disconnect once and a
while. So now this is working ok I set up the second pc and was doing some
sharing once or twice, but now I am getting that error so maybe I have to
reset it all and start from new with some one that can actaully help. Yes my
DHCP client service is running.

 

[Chuck]

Thanks Chuck for replying, I have had the new Dell for about 3 months and I
have nothing but problems with this wireless. The router is a Dlink 524, from
Dell and I could not connect to the internet from the main computer. I was on
the phone with Dlink Dell and my ISP for a month and a half for hours and
hours. They would all do their ping test and say it was ok on their end so
call somebody else. Finally Dlink was able to change some settings and get
the primary pc up and running but it would disconnect often so they gave me a
static ip address and it seemed to help, now it only disconnect once and a
while. So now this is working ok I set up the second pc and was doing some
sharing once or twice, but now I am getting that error so maybe I have to
reset it all and start from new with some one that can actaully help. Yes my
DHCP client service is running.

Hi Stacey,

OK, be patient with me and try to identify the scope of the problem. Please
spend a few minutes, and read my tutorial about solving network problems.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html

And about providing details about your network.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html

And finally, since I am betting we will converse for a bit, please answer below
my questions.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting

 

[Guest]

Hi Stacey,

OK, be patient with me and try to identify the scope of the problem. Please
spend a few minutes, and read my tutorial about solving network problems.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html

And about providing details about your network.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html

And finally, since I am betting we will converse for a bit, please answer below
my questions.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting

Hi Chuck, I would to start off by Saying "Oh My Lord" I Have Been reading
and reading and I still haven't broke the ice on what I need to know and I
can see it will take a very long time for me to learn a fraction of it.
I have picked up a few things and I will try and follow as we go to solve my
problems. I do want to say that I dont feel that I was lead in the right
direction before when setting up my home network because some things were not
in your guide lines to do and also some were in your not to do.
So to start over I have 2 computers 1 Dell xp Pro(primary) that is wired
through a router and broadband modem and the second is a Dell xp Home and
both are desk tops. The second is 20 ft away and will be used for my daughter
to access the internet and to share files and printers. I have tried 3
different routers and cables thinking it maybe hardware but same problem and
also if I disconnect the router and wire direct into modem things work
perfect, that is why for the three routers.
My opinion, which is only 2 cents because of my lack of knowledge, it has to
be in the settings of the computers. Dell, Dlink, and ISP will not even touch
this with me they allsay the part is working fine. So I hope I gave you
enough to help me in solving this? Thanks Stacey

 

[Chuck]

Hi Chuck, I would to start off by Saying "Oh My Lord" I Have Been reading
and reading and I still haven't broke the ice on what I need to know and I
can see it will take a very long time for me to learn a fraction of it.
I have picked up a few things and I will try and follow as we go to solve my
problems. I do want to say that I dont feel that I was lead in the right
direction before when setting up my home network because some things were not
in your guide lines to do and also some were in your not to do.
So to start over I have 2 computers 1 Dell xp Pro(primary) that is wired
through a router and broadband modem and the second is a Dell xp Home and
both are desk tops. The second is 20 ft away and will be used for my daughter
to access the internet and to share files and printers. I have tried 3
different routers and cables thinking it maybe hardware but same problem and
also if I disconnect the router and wire direct into modem things work
perfect, that is why for the three routers.
My opinion, which is only 2 cents because of my lack of knowledge, it has to
be in the settings of the computers. Dell, Dlink, and ISP will not even touch
this with me they allsay the part is working fine. So I hope I gave you
enough to help me in solving this? Thanks Stacey

Stacey,

It's a start. I'll guide you thru the rest of it, if you're patient with me.
And with yourself.

Let's start out by looking at "ipconfig /all" on both computers. Read
thoroughly please.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-internet-service.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-internet-service.html#AskingForHelp

 

[Chuck]

Hi Chuck, I would to start off by Saying "Oh My Lord" I Have Been reading
and reading and I still haven't broke the ice on what I need to know and I
can see it will take a very long time for me to learn a fraction of it.
I have picked up a few things and I will try and follow as we go to solve my
problems. I do want to say that I dont feel that I was lead in the right
direction before when setting up my home network because some things were not
in your guide lines to do and also some were in your not to do.
So to start over I have 2 computers 1 Dell xp Pro(primary) that is wired
through a router and broadband modem and the second is a Dell xp Home and
both are desk tops. The second is 20 ft away and will be used for my daughter
to access the internet and to share files and printers. I have tried 3
different routers and cables thinking it maybe hardware but same problem and
also if I disconnect the router and wire direct into modem things work
perfect, that is why for the three routers.
My opinion, which is only 2 cents because of my lack of knowledge, it has to
be in the settings of the computers. Dell, Dlink, and ISP will not even touch
this with me they allsay the part is working fine. So I hope I gave you
enough to help me in solving this? Thanks Stacey

OK, Stacey,

That's a good start. Now let's look at "ipconfig /all" (see above article) from
the computers.

 

[Guest]

OK, Stacey,

That's a good start. Now let's look at "ipconfig /all" (see above article) from
the computers.


OK Chuck I just want to confirm something I read on your site to be sure before I go ahead. I can publish my ipconfig info online without threat of somebody getting into my PC?

 

[Chuck]

Stacey,

You are behind a NAT router. The public IP address (of the router) won't be
included in an ipconfig log. None of the information in an ipconfig log will be
useful to a bad guy, without your public IP address.

 

[Guest]

Stacey,

You are behind a NAT router. The public IP address (of the router) won't be
included in an ipconfig log. None of the information in an ipconfig log will be
useful to a bad guy, without your public IP address.


OK Chuck here is the IPconfig/all for both computers

Primary wired Computer

Host Name…………………………Stacey
Primary DNS Suffix………………..
Node Type………………………….Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled…………………No
Wins Proxy Enabled………………..No
Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection
Connection Specific DNS Suffix……
Description………………………….Intel Pro/100 VE Network Connection
Physical Address……………………00-13-72-D0-00-5C
DHCP Enabled……………………...No
IP Address…………………………..192.168.0.95
Subnet Mask………………………...255.255.255.0
Default Gateway…………………….192.168.0.1
DNS Server………………………….4.2.2.2
4.2.2.3


Second Wireless Computer

Host Name……………………………Stacey
Primary DNS Suffix………………….
Node Type……………………………Unknown
IP Routing Enabled…………………...Yes
Win Proxy Enabled…………………...Yes

Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection
Media State……………………………Media Disconnect
Description…………………………….32bit PC 10/100m Ethernet Adapter
Physical Address………………………00-02-44-AB-04-2C

Ethernet Adapter Wireless Network Connection
Connection Specific DNS Suffix………
Description…………………………….Belkin 802.11g Network Adapter
Physical Address………………………00-11-05-9C-D2-CB
DHCP Enabled………………………...Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled……………Yes
Autoconfiguration IP Address…………169.254.197.110
Subnet Mask…………………………...255.255.0.0
Default Gateway……………………….

I hope this tells us something

 

[Chuck]

Primary wired Computer

Host Name…………………………Stacey
Primary DNS Suffix………………..
Node Type………………………….Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled…………………No
Wins Proxy Enabled………………..No
Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection
Connection Specific DNS Suffix……
Description………………………….Intel Pro/100 VE Network Connection
Physical Address……………………00-13-72-D0-00-5C
DHCP Enabled……………………...No
IP Address…………………………..192.168.0.95
Subnet Mask………………………...255.255.255.0
Default Gateway…………………….192.168.0.1
DNS Server………………………….4.2.2.2
4.2.2.3


Second Wireless Computer

Host Name……………………………Stacey
Primary DNS Suffix………………….
Node Type……………………………Unknown
IP Routing Enabled…………………...Yes
Win Proxy Enabled…………………...Yes

Ethernet Adapter Local Area Connection
Media State……………………………Media Disconnect
Description…………………………….32bit PC 10/100m Ethernet Adapter
Physical Address………………………00-02-44-AB-04-2C

Ethernet Adapter Wireless Network Connection
Connection Specific DNS Suffix………
Description…………………………….Belkin 802.11g Network Adapter
Physical Address………………………00-11-05-9C-D2-CB
DHCP Enabled………………………...Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled……………Yes
Autoconfiguration IP Address…………169.254.197.110
Subnet Mask…………………………...255.255.0.0
Default Gateway……………………….

I hope this tells us something

It does, Stacey. Your computer Stacey is not connecting. So now we need to
look at your history. Has it ever connected to the router? If so, what
changed?

What Internet service were you getting when you "... can pick up the network,
get on the internet but can't see any files ..."?

Can you connect Stacey to the router with Ethernet?

Describe the physical layout. Where is the router, and where is Stacey located?

Do a WiFi site survey using NetStumbler (free).
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/06/analyse-your-wifi-environment.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/06/analyse-your-wifi-environment.html

Is address filtering, or encryption, enabled on the router? Disable it, as a
test only. Will Stacey connect then?

 

[Guest]

It does, Stacey. Your computer Stacey is not connecting. So now we need to
look at your history. Has it ever connected to the router? If so, what
changed?

What Internet service were you getting when you "... can pick up the network,
get on the internet but can't see any files ..."?

Can you connect Stacey to the router with Ethernet?

Describe the physical layout. Where is the router, and where is Stacey located?

Do a WiFi site survey using NetStumbler (free).
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/06/analyse-your-wifi-environment.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/06/analyse-your-wifi-environment.html

Is address filtering, or encryption, enabled on the router? Disable it, as a
test only. Will Stacey connect then?


IT did connect to the router before and that is basically what has been going on since day 1 and nothing has channged.

Both computers work great on hi speed just hooked to modem but add the
router then its a crap shoot if it will work or not.
The rooms are back to back and the router is about 20 ft away from staceys.
Netstumbler is showing no wireless found.
The IPfilter is always on but there are no ip address listed or ports even.

 

[Chuck]

Both computers work great on hi speed just hooked to modem but add the
router then its a crap shoot if it will work or not.
The rooms are back to back and the router is about 20 ft away from staceys.
Netstumbler is showing no wireless found.
The IPfilter is always on but there are no ip address listed or ports even.

Typically, you don't connect more than one device to a modem. What make and
model is the modem? The router? Precision matters here.

 

[Guest]

Typically, you don't connect more than one device to a modem. What make and
model is the modem? The router? Precision matters here.


Yeah you are right about only one at a time that is what I meant, each computer seperatly hooked to the modem worked great. Soon as the router gets involved thats when I have trouble. The modem is a Comtrend 301 and the router is a Dlink Dl-524

 

[Chuck]

OK, time to get PingPlotter, hook up the router, and ping your ISPs DNS server.
Do this from both computers. Then watch and see where connectivity is lost.
Read the article, and ask questions.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/09/diagnosing-network-problems-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/09/diagnosing-network-problems-using.html

 

[Guest]

OK, time to get PingPlotter, hook up the router, and ping your ISPs DNS server.
Do this from both computers. Then watch and see where connectivity is lost.
Read the article, and ask questions.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/09/diagnosing-network-problems-using.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/09/diagnosing-network-problems-using.html


Ok Chuck I have downloaded PingPlotter and started it with a DNS address and I am not sure what I am lookin at but my Timeline Graph is solid red and my trace graph is set at 200 as a warning speed and 500 as a critical speed.

 

[Chuck]

Stacey,

If it's always red, you have a problem. When does the computer ever connect?

 

[Guest]

Stacey,

If it's always red, you have a problem. When does the computer ever connect?


Well Chuck this is on the primary wired computer and it is supposed to be connected all the time.

 

[Chuck]

Are you pinging "4.2.2.2" or "4.2.2.3"? Both of them are live, as far as I can
tell, from here. Can you surf the web, while the DNS server shows no
connectivity?

 

[Guest]

Are you pinging "4.2.2.2" or "4.2.2.3"? Both of them are live, as far as I can
tell, from here. Can you surf the web, while the DNS server shows no
connectivity?


OK I guess I was doing it wrong I pinged the 4.2.2.2 and the TG game up all white and my sample is showing up green 5 out of 11 with 6 out 11 red