diablo
Jun 17 2005, 05:43 AM
got desktop with xp pro and netgear PCI 108 mb wireless card wg511T .. laptop with 108 mbps wireless PC CARD WG511t. dont know the best way to connect them and having trouble connecting. on the general wireless connection tab properties , i clicked on internet protocol properties and added ip address 192.168.0.1 submask 255.255.255.0 and did the same on my laptop but used 192.168.0.2 submask 255.255.255.0.. turned off firewalls but still cant connect .
tried this
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/..._02april08.mspx and this one
http://www.hardavenue.com/reviews/adhocguide.shtml.
what else can i try so i dont have to keep doing a trial and error process
thanks
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Ironbender
Jun 17 2005, 11:07 AM
Hi diablo, welcome to SAF
Remoting fixes on a wireless lan are tricky, as we are unable to "see" what is installed and configured...
Have you checked on both systems (on lan connections/properties/Authentications) the box with proper authentication card ?
Have you all the needed protocols installed ?
From NetGear:
| QUOTE |
You need to select Initiate Ad Hoc before clicking Apply.
To Start an Ad Hoc Network
Enter the SSID (aka Network Name).
Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad-Hoc) network type.
Click Initiate Ad Hoc.
Accept default settings, or make changes and click OK.
Click Apply.
Be sure all computers in your Ad Hoc network are configured with static IP address in the same subnet |
More at: http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/WG511T.asp
Chris
ranchhand
Jun 17 2005, 01:53 PM
My experience has been mostly with D-Link and Linksys, but I have found that it is best to allow your router to automatically assign the IP address to all the units on the network rather than typing one in. Try setting your IP-assign to auto; you will have to go in to the software setup on one computer for your router, and do the same on your w/less NICs. The subnet mask should always remain the same - 255.255.255.0- so you are okay there. Also, make sure that all your channels are the same - in D-Link it is 6, but there is a drop-down box with a dozen choices. Doesn't matter which one you choose long as all units on the LAN are the same. Also, make sure the network ID name is the same on all units, or some will not be joined. Try this an post back.