vista can't connect to existing network

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dimitri

have an existing network with xp, mac osX and a linux (router for
internet).

now i bought another laptop with vista. what ever i try or do, i can't
connect to the network d see other computers. when i plug in ethernet,
at least i get internet. but can't see the server or other computers.
wireless - nothing works, can't network, internet, nada.

my network is set up with static ip address and the router is NETGEAR.

how come all other machines never have troubles and the all new
improved top networking machine is nothing but trouble?

thanks for any help or tips

dimitri
 
now i bought another laptop with vista. what ever i try or do, i can't
connect to the network d see other computers. when i plug in ethernet,
at least i get internet. but can't see the server or other computers.
wireless - nothing works, can't network, internet, nada.

my network is set up with static ip address and the router is NETGEAR.

how come all other machines never have troubles and the all new
improved top networking machine is nothing but trouble?
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Because they change the look and feel of the thing, seemingly for the sake
of it, giving it new names, putting it in new places, doing essentially the
same thing.

I had problems with Netgear WG311T,
mostly cured by updating the drivers and doing the same as in XP,
just they were in different places called different things.
 
Here's some links that will help you network Vista.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/network/evaluate/vista_fp.mspx

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/aa905087.aspx

http://technet2.microsoft.com/Windo...8eb8-45af-b063-4f50f5a77b291033.mspx?mfr=true

http://www.jimmah.com/vista/Networking/

Your post is a little confusing. Are you using a Linux pc for a router or a
Netgear router? In the Vista Network and Sharing Center make sure the
network is not set to Public. In the TCP/IP properties make sure NETBIOS is
enabled. Those are the two most common problems in my experience.
 
the linuxd computer is connected to the braodband and acts as a
server. my netgear router is only as network router in action.
ethernet cable goes in, ethernet cable comes out. and the wireless
function should do the same thing
 
Your explanation still doesn't make much sense. I'm guessing the Linux pc is
a router and the Netgear is just being used as a switch? Is there anything
plugged into the WAN port on the Netgear?
 
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