Networking with Vista/Linksys router

[Guest]

We have just recently purchased a laptop with vista on it, our main computer
is running xp. We cannot get the two computers to network together they are
showing that they are sharing but nothing will happen any help??
Also we are having a problem with our linksys wireless router. Every time we
shut down our main computer, then reboot we loose our internet service. We
tried unplugging router but it takes a 1/2 hour before anything happens, any
advice?

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

Have you enabled network sharing> This how to may help,

Vista How toClick Start>Control Panel>Network List. 2. Click Connections to. ... Info: Step by step troubleshooting VISTA sharing ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/vista/vista.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
We have just recently purchased a laptop with vista on it, our main computer
is running xp. We cannot get the two computers to network together they are
showing that they are sharing but nothing will happen any help??
Also we are having a problem with our linksys wireless router. Every time we
shut down our main computer, then reboot we loose our internet service. We
tried unplugging router but it takes a 1/2 hour before anything happens, any
advice?

 

[Pradeep GanapathyRaj [MSFT]]

I have had a similar issue - see below. I am not using Internet Connection Sharing - I am using a router. Any help would be useful, thanx
===========================================================
Background:
=========
I have a Vista laptop and a CompUSA router (at my house). I was having a XP
tablet PC which worked like a charm - I open it, plug in the Ethernet wire
and it gets connected, no problem. But with Vista, it doesn't work like
that. I have to POWER RESET my router everytime to get my internet
connectivity working. Without the power reset, my vista computer can see my
other computer on the network, but the DNS configuration somehow doesn't
seem to work

My computer details:
===============
Machine - Companq NC 8430 (2 GB memory)
Network adapter - Broadcom NetXTreme
Router - CompUSA router
<See image attached>

What I tried:
=========
I thought I may need to update the driver, so went to the Broadcom site and
downloaded the latest driver.
http://www.broadcom.com/docs/driver_download/570x/win_vista_32-10.8.0.0a.zip.
After this, the functionality seems to work OK. But Vista started
bluescreening every 4-5 hrs or whenever I went to standby and back (not sure
exactly what's the cause). So, I have now reverted back the driver install.

Any ideas/tips would help.
=====================================================


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Thanx and regards
Pradeep GanapathyRaj


Have you enabled network sharing> This how to may help,

Vista How to Click Start>Control Panel>Network List. 2. Click Connections to. ... Info: Step by step troubleshooting VISTA sharing ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/vista/vista.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
We have just recently purchased a laptop with vista on it, our main computer
is running xp. We cannot get the two computers to network together they are
showing that they are sharing but nothing will happen any help??
Also we are having a problem with our linksys wireless router. Every time we
shut down our main computer, then reboot we loose our internet service. We
tried unplugging router but it takes a 1/2 hour before anything happens, any
advice?

 

[...winston]

The Vista driver from the Broadcom site is only applicable to desktop
NetXtreme 5705 models, it does not work with any other 570x models. If yours
is not the 5705 then the XP 10.24d driver is your only choice and applicable
to 5700, 5701, 5702.

Is your router compatible with Vista?
Run this Msft Internet Connectivity Tool
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/using/tools/igd/default.mspx
Note: some steps/tests take a long time ")

..winston

I have had a similar issue - see below. I am not using Internet Connection
Sharing - I am using a router. Any help would be useful, thanx
===========================================================
Background:
=========
I have a Vista laptop and a CompUSA router (at my house). I was having a XP
tablet PC which worked like a charm - I open it, plug in the Ethernet wire
and it gets connected, no problem. But with Vista, it doesn't work like
that. I have to POWER RESET my router everytime to get my internet
connectivity working. Without the power reset, my vista computer can see my
other computer on the network, but the DNS configuration somehow doesn't
seem to work

My computer details:
===============
Machine - Companq NC 8430 (2 GB memory)
Network adapter - Broadcom NetXTreme
Router - CompUSA router
<See image attached>

What I tried:
=========
I thought I may need to update the driver, so went to the Broadcom site and
downloaded the latest driver.
http://www.broadcom.com/docs/driver_download/570x/win_vista_32-10.8.0.0a.zip.
After this, the functionality seems to work OK. But Vista started
bluescreening every 4-5 hrs or whenever I went to standby and back (not sure
exactly what's the cause). So, I have now reverted back the driver install.

 

[Barb Bowman]

This KB http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932134 may help.
Also see http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233/en-us

If there is no new firmware for your router which might resolve
issues on the router side, then I'd recommend replacing it.

I have had a similar issue - see below. I am not using Internet Connection Sharing - I am using a router. Any help would be useful, thanx
===========================================================
Background:
=========
I have a Vista laptop and a CompUSA router (at my house). I was having a XP
tablet PC which worked like a charm - I open it, plug in the Ethernet wire
and it gets connected, no problem. But with Vista, it doesn't work like
that. I have to POWER RESET my router everytime to get my internet
connectivity working. Without the power reset, my vista computer can see my
other computer on the network, but the DNS configuration somehow doesn't
seem to work

My computer details:
===============
Machine - Companq NC 8430 (2 GB memory)
Network adapter - Broadcom NetXTreme
Router - CompUSA router
<See image attached>

What I tried:
=========
I thought I may need to update the driver, so went to the Broadcom site and
downloaded the latest driver.
http://www.broadcom.com/docs/driver_download/570x/win_vista_32-10.8.0.0a.zip.
After this, the functionality seems to work OK. But Vista started
bluescreening every 4-5 hrs or whenever I went to standby and back (not sure
exactly what's the cause). So, I have now reverted back the driver install.

Any ideas/tips would help.
=====================================================

--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/

 

[Keith D]

If there is no new firmware for your router which might resolve
issues on the router side, then I'd recommend replacing it.

Hi

Please dont run out with money in hand

i have a very early Lynksis router here
which works perfectly

BFSR41 Version2

and that doesnt even appear on the checked? routers on the Lynksis
site[or it didnt]

try this one

http://www.networkmagic.com/download/

install in both computers and run various sections

it has a full 30 day free trial period

cheers for now

Keith D,

 

[Pradeep GanapathyRaj [MSFT]]

Thanx Barb for the pointers ! I looked at the KB Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233 - but that solves the problem of
Vista not getting an IP address. In my case - the vista machine DOES get an
IP address - it just can't resolve URLs (some problem with DNS).

My compusa router is http://fmi.compusa.com/driver.asp?SKU=313831 - note
that there are no firmware upgrades that are available (I got a cheap
router, what more can I expect

Any help would be useful !

 

[Barb Bowman]

did you run the test referenced in
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/932134 ?

Your best bet is replacing that router.

Thanx Barb for the pointers ! I looked at the KB Article:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233 - but that solves the problem of
Vista not getting an IP address. In my case - the vista machine DOES get an
IP address - it just can't resolve URLs (some problem with DNS).

My compusa router is http://fmi.compusa.com/driver.asp?SKU=313831 - note
that there are no firmware upgrades that are available (I got a cheap
router, what more can I expect

Any help would be useful !

--

Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
Expert Zone & Vista Community Columnist
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone/meetexperts/bowman.mspx
http://blogs.digitalmediaphile.com/barb/