Wireless Router or Access Point

[Guest]

Does anyone know how to use the Set up a wireless router or access point in
Network and Sharing Center->Setup a connection or network?

 

[Tom Ferguson]

There are many here that have considerable knowledge and much experience
setting up networks . However, you will have to provide more details of
any issues you are having and what you want to do.

All the best.

Tom
MSMVP 1998-2007

 

[Barb Bowman]

exactly what hardware do you have? some supports WCN and some does
not? need model and brand, etc.

Does anyone know how to use the Set up a wireless router or access point in
Network and Sharing Center->Setup a connection or network?

--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

 

[Guest]

Thank you both Tom and Barb for responding.

2 Thinkpads, 1 setup with Windows Vista Ultimate, the other with Windows
Vista Business. Both are using Linksys WPC55AG dual-band Wireless Notebook
Adapters.

I have used the wizard that is in Network and Sharing Center->Setup a
connection or network->Set up a wireless router or network. I have been
through the wizard which I believe will setup the host as router. First, It
asks for a USB Flash Drive to write data to. Then it asks for the name and
the one suggested is the original name of the "host" with "_Network" added to
it. I left the default. Next, is the paraphrase, I used the default. For
printer file and printer sharing, I used "allow anyone with access to
network". Then it tells you to remove it and connect to the second computer.
A dialog box comes up with the option to run the Wireless Network Setup
Wizard. I used it and it asks if I want to join the "network". I said OK
and it states that I am connected to the "network". At this point I am a bit
stumped because there are no network resources to use and nothing appears
that belongs to the other system.

I don't know if I have done something to interfere with the connectivity, so
I am performing a clean install on both systems.

 

[Barb Bowman]

do you have a router or not? which one? if you do and it supports
WCN, see
http://home.comcast.net/~barbbowman/articles.html


if you are trying to setup an ad hoc network, see the article below.
do NOT use WEP. Use WPA2 or WPA

http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/help/0e158c21-4c70-4235-879d-0c9133218e561033.mspx

Thank you both Tom and Barb for responding.

2 Thinkpads, 1 setup with Windows Vista Ultimate, the other with Windows
Vista Business. Both are using Linksys WPC55AG dual-band Wireless Notebook
Adapters.

I have used the wizard that is in Network and Sharing Center->Setup a
connection or network->Set up a wireless router or network. I have been
through the wizard which I believe will setup the host as router. First, It
asks for a USB Flash Drive to write data to. Then it asks for the name and
the one suggested is the original name of the "host" with "_Network" added to
it. I left the default. Next, is the paraphrase, I used the default. For
printer file and printer sharing, I used "allow anyone with access to
network". Then it tells you to remove it and connect to the second computer.
A dialog box comes up with the option to run the Wireless Network Setup
Wizard. I used it and it asks if I want to join the "network". I said OK
and it states that I am connected to the "network". At this point I am a bit
stumped because there are no network resources to use and nothing appears
that belongs to the other system.

I don't know if I have done something to interfere with the connectivity, so
I am performing a clean install on both systems.

--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

 

[Guest]

Barb,

I think that I was confused about the purpose of Setting Up a Wireless
Router. I am well versed in using a simple saying like "bing" to generate a
128 bit security code and setting up the encryption and other security
measures on a router. Perhaps this tool will become useful at another time.

I believe that I will find my answers in Ad-hoc networking where you can use
share a network connection, such a wireless phone network, with other
computers connected to your computer through a second network card.

Thanks for helping clarify things.

 

[Barb Bowman]

128 bit WEP is not safe. Please use WPA/WPA2.

Barb,

I think that I was confused about the purpose of Setting Up a Wireless
Router. I am well versed in using a simple saying like "bing" to generate a
128 bit security code and setting up the encryption and other security
measures on a router. Perhaps this tool will become useful at another time.

I believe that I will find my answers in Ad-hoc networking where you can use
share a network connection, such a wireless phone network, with other
computers connected to your computer through a second network card.

Thanks for helping clarify things.

--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

 

[Guest]

Barb,

I setup the network using ad-hoc (with WPA2) and it worked exactly like I
need it too. Think live-aboard boat, husband and wife, internet needs, oh
yeah!

My home Linksys Wireless Access Point uses WEP, so I will need to look into
will look into the issues with it's safety.

Thanks for everything and have a good day.

 

[Barb Bowman]

thanks for the update. glad this worked for you and please do move
from WEP to WPA/WPA2 ASAP.

Barb,

I setup the network using ad-hoc (with WPA2) and it worked exactly like I
need it too. Think live-aboard boat, husband and wife, internet needs, oh
yeah!

My home Linksys Wireless Access Point uses WEP, so I will need to look into
will look into the issues with it's safety.

Thanks for everything and have a good day.

--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/