Topic: Networking

[Kaz]

Hi,
My network between my Main Computer and laptop has just decided to stop, it's wireless network iv tried connecting it again, but with no effect has anyone got any ideas please! it's winxp pro

Thanks Kaz

[sam]

ok, so does your main computer acting as the wirelss access point?

[Kaz]

Hi Sam,
do you mean do I setup a network between the two computers from the main comp? the answer is yes

[Simon]

Do you have software firewalls on either / both, that could be blocking the connection?

[Kaz]

Iv taken off the firewalls, and still nothing, think I will have to deleate all connections and strat again (if I can remember)

[sam]

might be a good idea, though it would be interesting to see if you can see any shared folders.... as it could just be the internet part. Can you connect at all to the other computer?

[Kaz]

No cant connect at all to the other comp,  but I have had some problems with my Internet connection, they are coming tomorrow to fix it (hopefully) keep loosing connection or connection really slow there is a problem with the cabel outside in the street do you think this might cause this problem between the two computers?

[sam]

who are you with?

[Kaz]

Hi Sam,
Right I have had router, modem checked, and Laptop, it is a problem with my Desktop computer, it wont talk to the laptop. 
I am in the process of re-installing it with a back-up Acer say's that should solve the Software problem (they think it is software that is causing this problem) we will see?
Will keep you upto date with a result HOPEFULLY ! Fingers crossed

Kaz

[sam]

ok let us know

[Kaz]

Hi,
A BIG NO! re-installing Desk top computer didnt work I think I will have to reinstall both computers back to factory settings and start again,
iv tried everything, but cant find whas wrong
Kaz

[sam]

so do you get any network activity? I'm not sure I understand how you have it setup... so your computer is acting as a router? i.e. your desktop connects to the internet and it shares the network over a wireless adapter?

[Kaz]

OK,
I have my main Desk top computer which is joined to a router and a modem, the laptop is wireless, so i can use it anywhere in the house

kaz

[sam]

is your router the wireless transmitter or the desktop.. sorry I just like to make sure I know what is going on  - wouldnt want to waste your time by suggesting completely wrong things.

If its not off the router and just between the two machines then: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/bowman_02april08.mspx might be of some help.

[Kaz]

Hi Sam,
right Iv found out what the problem is, and I thought I had cured it. 
My IP address will work from the laptop to my desk top computer, but not the other way around, so I ipconfig and then Ping both Ip addresses (laptop and Desk top Comp) and then my laptop talks to my Desktop and then I can transfer files from one to the other, but then it stops working again and I have to do all the above again, dont know why it wont stay steady any ideas, im just feed up of phoning tech support
Kaz