Simple Wireless Ad Hoc Network Problem

jamieflora · 11-02-2004, 04:37 PM

I don't really know how to state this problem. I'll do the best I can since I don't understand the problem.

I have a desktop running XP with a USB wireless Microsoft MN-510 adapter.
I also have a laptop running XP with built in wireless capabilities.

Two days ago my computer-to-computer network stopped working. Although in the taskbar on both computers the little wireless icon says that they are connected to the network I can't see the other computer from either computer. I tried pinging them with no response. I can't connect to the internet from my laptop either, like I used to do. Both are on the same workgroup (HOME).

I know it should be very easy to set up the 2 computers to communicate. I have read lots of posts and web pages but I still can't figure it out.

I have tried putting in a static IP address for both computers as well as having them both get it automatically. All firewall are off.

I am at a loss and getting very frustrated.

Thanks in advance,

Jamie L. Flora

batty_professor · 11-24-2004, 05:15 PM

Checking unanswered threads, Have you solved this problem? Do the computers communicate through a wireless router, or does the desktop have a dedicated wire connection and is supposed to host the laptop.

jamieflora · 11-27-2004, 02:04 PM

No, I haven't solved the problem yet. I have given up. I haven't had any time to play with it lately anyway.

Basically, the most important thing for me to do is to connect to the internet from my laptop. My DSL connection connects through a USB cable to my desktop that is in my bedroom. My laptop is in another room and has wireless capabilities built into it. I have a wireless adapter connected through a USB cable to my desktop.

I want to connect to the internet on my desktop and then go into the other room and connect to the internet on my laptop also. (I work between 10 pm and 4 am while my wife sleeps in the bedroom, so I need internet access in the other room.)

I know it is easy but my setup, for some reason, doesn't work.

Thanks for your supply,

Jamie

11-02-2004, 04:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
jamieflora Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 28 OS: Windows XP	Simple Wireless Ad Hoc Network Problem I don't really know how to state this problem. I'll do the best I can since I don't understand the problem. I have a desktop running XP with a USB wireless Microsoft MN-510 adapter. I also have a laptop running XP with built in wireless capabilities. Two days ago my computer-to-computer network stopped working. Although in the taskbar on both computers the little wireless icon says that they are connected to the network I can't see the other computer from either computer. I tried pinging them with no response. I can't connect to the internet from my laptop either, like I used to do. Both are on the same workgroup (HOME). I know it should be very easy to set up the 2 computers to communicate. I have read lots of posts and web pages but I still can't figure it out. I have tried putting in a static IP address for both computers as well as having them both get it automatically. All firewall are off. I am at a loss and getting very frustrated. Thanks in advance, Jamie L. Flora __________________ Jamie L Flora

11-24-2004, 05:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
batty_professor Asst. Manager, Alternative Computing Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hooterville Il 45 mi. east of St. Louis mo Posts: 2,609 OS: Fedora Core 5 for now	Checking unanswered threads, Have you solved this problem? Do the computers communicate through a wireless router, or does the desktop have a dedicated wire connection and is supposed to host the laptop. __________________ It's better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me. B. While users are never under any obligation, if you feel the urge please feel free to visit our donation page. Every little bit helps. And we thank you for your support. Microsoft free Registered Linux user 397458

11-27-2004, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
jamieflora Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 28 OS: Windows XP	No, I haven't solved the problem yet. I have given up. I haven't had any time to play with it lately anyway. Basically, the most important thing for me to do is to connect to the internet from my laptop. My DSL connection connects through a USB cable to my desktop that is in my bedroom. My laptop is in another room and has wireless capabilities built into it. I have a wireless adapter connected through a USB cable to my desktop. I want to connect to the internet on my desktop and then go into the other room and connect to the internet on my laptop also. (I work between 10 pm and 4 am while my wife sleeps in the bedroom, so I need internet access in the other room.) I know it is easy but my setup, for some reason, doesn't work. Thanks for your supply, Jamie __________________ Jamie L Flora