[wifi] Forum Topics

I have two computers: Windows XP Pro and Windows Server 2003. Both have wireless cards to connect to the internet. For sharing files they are connected with IEEE 1394. I have IIS running on Server 2003 for a local site. My question is how do I tell Internet Explorer and …

Hi Everyone, This is my first post and I'm hoping that I can get some advice on how to get rid of the viruses/trojans that are in my laptop. I realized that my desktop background was locked out and was able to find this helpful thread: [URL]http://www.daniweb.com/techtalkforums/thread36931.html[/URL] I followed the …

Tell Me Some of your wacky stories how you got things fto work using not so computer parts Well I went and did it! I got dubbed the Wacky Wireless Inventor by some friends. Some friends of mine had me over tho their house for dinner with an alterior motive. …

Hi all, I am new to this forum and from what I have seen, you guys and girls are the ones that hopefully could help me out here. My parents have 56k dial up internet access, no option for dsl, they just bought a laptop and want to use it …

[COLOR=#000000]My son has recently aquired a Belkin Wireless Router but has had a lot of trouble configuring it so I took it down to my house to configure on my machine which runs XP Home SP2 the same as his, it took me about 10 mins, took it back to …

Ok ive recently recoered from a dialer trojan and was wondering if anyone could take a peek at my HJT log: [code] ogfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 16:53:18, on 28/01/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.5730.0011) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\Ati2evxx.exe …

Hi. This is my first visit here, and I hope i will find my solution. I am connecting my laptop to a linksys wireless-G router for a year now. (Same laptop - same router). The router also sends signal via cable to a desktop. I am using a Buffalo air …

Hi, I've been having some WIFI drop out issues with my mobo (ASUS P5B Delux WIFI) they were so bad when ASUS realized a new bios I grabbed it. I went though their flash utility and saved the old BIOS. It said it flashed fine and to restart, so I …

I've been struggling with trying to fix my friend's laptop issue. At xp startup this rundll error comes up and like many issues here...you just click ok and runs like normal. The only thing I do notice is whenever she goes online (dial-up) and loads up a page she gets …

I bought a HP Pavillion notebook a few months ago. Everything was going fine, but recently it takes it about 15 minutes to start up after shutting down, not to mention that there is a major lag while running any programs on it. Also, my wireless adapter picks up signals …

I have a windows XP laptop that is relatively new however when I attach my wifi toggle it tells me it's connecting at usb 1 and can run faster. When I've checked my host controller for said usb port is enhanced but I can't seem to find any drivers that …

HELP! WGR614 < hard wire >( AP1) WG302 ***>>wireless ***>> (AP3)WG602 & (AP2)WG302 ***>>wireless ***>>(AP4)WG602 In pictures it is easier to see. I have posted same on the web if hekpful [URL="http://www.wpraaca.com/needshelp.doc"]www.wpraaca.com/needshelp.doc[/URL] Regardless what the above is 'supposed' to represent is a network with two paths Internet to router 614 …

I have a wireless network at home that i configured [B](more by luck than skill !!:rolleyes:)[/B] and we have 2 laptops downstairs that both have access to the Epson printer on the PC upstairs .....Now....although printing occurs with no problems the laptops get a "printer communication error" message .........although no …

I am having a problem that I have been trying to solve for hours now but i'm completly perplexed. I am using Win XP Pro btw. Let me explain my situation. My non usb keyboard completly stopped working because the thing used to connect it to the computer is broken. …

My brother in law called me today and is having some problems with his new wireless keyboard and mouse. He installed a new monitor and now he keyboard and mouse won't work. He has tried the connect button but with no success. Any ideas what it could be?

Hey, new to this but from what I've seen I think you can help. Have a Win 2K box, aquired several trojans recently when downloading I suspect. Used AVG, AVGAS, Ewido, Search and destroy, SD,and Trojan Hunter. the Bugs appear to be gone. However the only thing either Firefox or …

I'm having trouble playing a video game online using the xbox 360. Here is my current setup: -Router=BEFW11S4 (V4) -Modem=Speedstream 5200 -Wireless Gaming Adapter=Linksys WGA45AG Modem connected To Router Internet Port=Computer one connected to Router port 3. Router is providing wireless internet access to computers 2,3, and XBox 360. I'm …

I have tried to enable WEP, 64 bit and 128 bit, on 3 laptops and 2 Routers, one from Netgear and one from Belkin. On both Routers all the laptops connect perfectly with no protection. When I enable either WEP option all the laptops show " limited or no connection". …

hi all, I been trying to establish [B]Internet Connection Sharing [/B]from my laptop PC (windows xp pro) that connects to the internet using the local area connection (ethernet port) through DSL modem. this laptop computer connects to the internet w/o any problem (works great) the other laptop computer (windows xp …

ok here is the problem, my mates computer has been showing "limited or no connectivity" on her local area connection for some time now.. ive searched for an answer but i cant find one.. because everones problems are to do with networks here are the facts: no router/network internet is …

Ok, I'm going to try and explain this the best that I can... I really don't know a whole lot about computers, so here goes nothing! I have a Dell laptop that I got in May, and I used a wireless connection all through the summer in my apartment, and …

Could I have a network connection through the house over the power grid? If so how do I do it, and what are the advantages and disadvantages. I couldn't find a lot on google on this. Thank You.

anytime I use a search engine such as google to look up something, when I click the desired link in the search results I am always redirected to a different website. The websites are typically search engines (I don't know whether real or fake) and sometimes they have the same …

MSN Messenger works, however IE7 and mozilla cannot connect, I am running WindowsXP sp2. Below is log from Hijackthis. Help !!!!! Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 14:36:14, on 20/01/2007 Platform: Windows XP SP2 (WinNT 5.01.2600) MSIE: Internet Explorer v6.00 SP1 (6.00.2900.2180) Running processes: C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe …

Hi, I'm the newbie on the block so I hope I've come to the right place. My wireless won't stay connected. It disconnects everytime the phone rings. D-link told me this is the problem, however I've put that phone away and use the wired one and still the same problem. …

When RJ45 is connected appropriate Lan LED illuminates but when I disable the Lan card on the connected computer the Lan LED remains illuminated Why? Thank yyou in advance for any help ceiber27

Hello. the problem is: - I connect to the Internet wireless only if I put a Cable between the router and my Laptop, is the only way the Pc accept the card. After I take the cable and stay connected. But if I shut down or restart, it freezes and …

Hi all. A few months ago I posted on this forum asking for help with stuff, and later asking for help about building my first PC. I haven't been on for ages, but thank you for the great response I received to my questions :) I have built my rig, …

I have a Link sys wireless g router WRT45G. I can access it inside my home with another CPU but cannot access it outside from less than 75 ft away? Any suggestions? or is the router just too small for what I need. I need about 150ft range outside access. …

Hello, wondering if i can get some advice on this problem. Basically when i connect anything through the USB port and try to install it through the Found New Hardware Wizard, at the end it'll tell me "There was a problem installing this hardware *Name of device* An error occured …

Hello all, I'm new to the forum scene, (posting at least) as I normally will try endlessly to figure out a problem before I ask for help. Here is my situation: Have a home network with 2 XP Machines. M1 and M2 (for names sake) running behind a D LInk …

Ran (in conduit) about 214ft of cat5 cable underground. I get a link light, Laptop says its connected, but cannot ping anything or access any webpages, router is set up for DHCP. Didnt check to see if I got an IP. My question is....did I goof by running this cable …

Anyone with some good insight into FIOS? Or know of any non-bias sites that compare the 3. Lets say where they are available? Costs? Speeds? Just curios if anyone knows much about it in comparison to Cable and DSL.

Hi, could someone give me some help with networking/switching? We have an office at home with 2 PC's which we are making into a bedroom. So we need to save on space. Both PCs have different Pop 3 accounts. The 2 computers are networked but what I would like to …

We stay in a campground all winter. The campground has free WiFi. The signal is OK until more and more campers arrive then we fail to connect.(there is a lot of tin in camper sides) The campground is unresponsive about improving their signal. Our laptop has built-in wireless card. We …

Hi Guys, my first post here so if it's in the wrong forum please tread on me. In my home we run 3 PC's and use WiFi plus router. As the router is connected to my fathers PC, I wonder if it's possible for him to 'look in' on my …

i have previously been able to successfully set up my wireless network, but after a year or so it began to give me problems, it somehow lost all connection to the internet. I then tried to connect solely through the modem but that didnt work either. however i called my …

I have a Linksys wireless router working fine with two Mac laptops. When my Windows XP laptop tries to get on the network at the same time, it connect to the network but is never assigned an IP address and won't access the internet. If the Macs disconnect from the …

Hello. I have a Netgear Super g 108MBPS router, paired with a Netgear Rabgemax PC adapter. Connection speeds are horrible! When I initially connected with tech support's help (all the way from New Delhi) I had 85% signal strength. It was recommended that I move my cordless phone base, and …

Hello Laptop Getaway 9100 now get wireless working ok, but as soon at it go stand by or shut down lose the Card installation and I get to install it again. Questions are, do I get to be connected to Internet by cable to a network before the card is …

I recently purchased a D-Link DPR-1260 Printer Server and connected it to my D-Link DGS-1005D Switch which is connected to my D-Link DI704P DSL Router. My computer is directly connected to a D-Link D-624 Wireless Router which is also connected to the D-Link DGS-1005D. I am unable to "ping" or …

I have noticed bunches and bunches of threads about wireless configurations, namely in the network config area. Perhaps a new board could be created pertaining soley to the setup and troubleshooting of wireless networks? Just a thought.

Does anyone know about Quikertek PB connect or Quiky USB or similar products and have you used them yourself or seen them being used? Does anybody know which product is better the PB connect or the Quicky USB? The products claim to just clamp onto or go next to the …

Hi What do you think is one of the best wireless router for 1 wired and 3 wireless connections? I used to have a "netgear router" (don ever buy one), it use to lost connection every 3 day or so, to reconnect I had to unplug and plugin again, which …

Had a Dlink wireless router (unsecured) for years....one morning I stopped being able to connect with both of my wireless computers (one Dell desktop, one Dell laptop, both running xp. Had a new netgeaqr router that came with one of my purchases, so I installed it. Got connected, but every …

Hi there I've never posted to a support forum before so here goes :cheesy: First of all I'll give you the details of my network and then the problem! Total PCs: 7 (including 2 laptops which access network wirelessly) IP Addresses: Handled by DHCP server on router Router: D-Link DI-524 …

Hi, im busy downloading a bittorrent file at about 1kb/s... The program i use to download the bittorrent with says that there is a firewall or nat problem. Im working on a small network througth a Kingston router. The Default Gateway adress is 192.168.213.1 but when i enter that in …

Hi Im having a problem with my browser, every time I try to get onto a webpage, it re-directs first to here: [URL="http://64.111.196.162/click.php?c=fd376e45...dbf4f01&r=6"][COLOR=#0000ff]http://64.111.196.162/click.php?c=fd376e45...dbf4f01&r=6[/COLOR][/URL] then to here: [URL="http://www.yahabags.com/search.php?qq=bbt"][COLOR=#0000ff]http://www.yahabags.com/search.php?qq=bbt[/COLOR][/URL] and finally to here: [URL="http://allonfly.com/flash.cfm?nft=1&t=5&p=1"][COLOR=#0000ff]http://allonfly.com/flash.cfm?nft=1&t=5&p=1[/COLOR][/URL] I have run Norton Antivirus, AVG Antivirus, AD-Aware Personal SE, Spybot - Search and Destroy and AVG Anti-Spyware. …

CPU usage will always rise and fall. Mostly rise. And my laptop is running slower than it was a week or so ago... I'm running Windows XP Home Edition on a Pentium M Processor (1.70Ghz) with 512MB of RAM Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1 Scan saved at 11:40:25 PM, on 4/29/2006 …

I dont know if anyone has come across this but it has got the service guys on a premium rate number stumped. I have a Wireless USB Keyboard and mouse as my computer doesn not have any PS/2 connections. For some unknow reason the keyboard has stopped working. The mouse …