Home network

[Guest]

I am trying to figure out how to setup a home network. I am using a Linksys 802.11b Wireless Networking Kit. The hardwired computer is using Xp professional and the wireless is using xp home. I have run the home network setup wizard 4 times and it will never connect and show me the othe pc's. HELP

 

[Ron Martell]

I am trying to figure out how to setup a home network. I am using a Linksys 802.11b Wireless Networking Kit. The hardwired computer is using Xp professional and the wireless is using xp home. I have run the home network setup wizard 4 times and it will never connect and show me the othe pc's. HELP

Make sure the internal firewall is disabled on both computers.

With the NAT firewall included in the Linksys router you do not really
need the firewall.

Also check in Control Panel - System - Computer Name and make sure
that the machines have different computer names and that the workgroup
name is identical for both. Computer names and workgroup names work
best if they are short (not more than 12 characters) and if they do
not include any blank spaces, punctuation, or other special
characters.

Post another response back here if this does not resolve the issue.

Good luck


Ron Martell Duncan B.C. Canada
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Microsoft MVP
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