ok that is odd you should be able to use both I need to read your first post in depth to see what was changed
Lets go back to wireless again. Please plug the dongle back in and see if the www connects.
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Edited by peterm, 22 March 2007 - 05:55 AM.
Are we trying to connect 2 computers or 1 computer and an X box?No not at the moment but I have had one PC (the Dell) and an Xbox on ethernet cables but they are now connected wirelessly
Unplugged the Ethernet cable - plugged in the Dongle - started the PC and was able to access the WWW and my email without changing anythingLets go back to wireless again. Please plug the dongle back in and see if the www connects.
The Firewall setting on the Hub is:-can you please tell me what the firewall settings are in your router?
Not quite sure what you want here this is the Hub manager page headed Application sharing:-Also application sharing and wirless.
It finds nothingOn the Dell click on start>search>computers or people>computer on the network. Under computer name put SYSTEMAXPC and click search what do you get.
As far as I am aware I am Start>Control Panel> User accounts on both show me as "Computer administrator"Are you logged on both computers with admin rights?
Would it be this:- (sorry I'm not very up in all this stuff as you can tell!!)What is your router ip address
We are trying to connect two PCs there is also an Xbox which is working ok on wirelessQUOTE
No not at the moment but I have had one PC (the Dell) and an Xbox on ethernet cables but they are now connected wirelessly
Are we trying to connect 2 computers or 1 computer and an X box?
peterm - This topic is getting a little confusing now as two Geeks are involved !glen_m_32 Posted Today, 12:42 PM
i have 2 things that i always do when setting up a network!
First, make a folder on one computer and drop some files into it, right click the file, then go to properties, under the sharing tab, click the radial button for sharing. click apply then ok,
Push start > run > type CMD then ok, type ipconfig, please note the IPaddress of that machine.
Go to second machine then open windows explorer and type \\id address, for example \\192.168.2.2
after a minute or so you should see your files,
if that works, come back and we will set your printer up!
hope that helps
Status is blank1. Go to the control panel & select "Administrative Tools".
2. In Administrative Tools, go to "Services".
3. On the Services screen, scroll down until you find "Wireless Zero Configuration".
Is this set to started?
No needTHE LIST IS HARD TO READ AS ITS
NOT FORMATTED I WILL COPY IT TO YOU IF YOU WANT
Yes good isn't it - something I did rightI see you got the pic to up load
Can you try to give me a pic of the pages wireless ip addresses and firewall.
I then enabled "Wireless Zero Configuration" on the systemaxpc - still couldn't see the dellpc using My network connections and Windows Explorer but could still connect to the WWW.On the Services screen, scroll down until you find "Wireless Zero Configuration".
No I didn't because I had previously been able to connect by Ethernet cableWhen you connected the ethernet cable you said you ran the Network wizzard and could not connect to the www. did you also run the cd that came with the hub?
I connect to the Hub manager by clicking a desktop icon but this address is given in the user guide bthomehub.homeTHIS DROP DOWN LIST AS SHOWN
Unknown-00-12-5a-c9-3c-7a
systemax
dell
dell
<User-defined...>
This is a worry it says it does not regonize the systemaxpc. What address do you put in the web browser to open the home page of the Hub
Edited by glen_m_32, 23 March 2007 - 06:42 AM.
No I haven’t - how would that change things when the two PCs cant see each other in My network places?Have you tried setting up a network drive?
Yes I understand that and thanks for your contributionSorry if gets confusing, but i'm sure me and peterm are on the same team!
The Windows Firewall is always off as G2G advise its unwise to have 2 enabledalso i would try it with just windows, turn off Zonealarm and windows firewall
Is the Hub Firewall still active when the Hub is unplugged from the phone point (see my last post)?i would also consider turning the router firewall off, just for fault finding technique
Yes I’ve read that in other forums – all sorts of probs – cheap components etc etc – lack of ‘Help’ from BT’s helpdesks as they work from scripts in India and cant go ‘off the page’FYI, i have had big problems using the HomeHUB before, we got rid of it and went for BELKIN.
I didn’t know that. The Hub treats it as another PC I suppose but as I cant network at present I don’t want to go down that road until I canAlso you can plug your USB printer directly into the back of the hub!
Are you not running 2 the hub firewall & Zone alarm.The Windows Firewall is always off as G2G advise its unwise to have 2 enabled
I have already (several times) turned off the Zone Alarm Firewall on both PCs (see my last post) – it makes no difference
There is one thing I want to ask now - are you certain that the Hub firewall is capable of replacing Zone Alarm?Are you not running 2 the hub firewall & Zone alarm
I only installed Zone alarm beccause is recommended by the Malware Geeksmy personal opinon Zone alarm IS not worth the bother old bean
I disabled Z A on both PCs and disabled the Firewall on the Hub (I unplugged it from the phone socket - I'm a bit cautious because I had Major Malware probs last yearPlease disable the Hub firewall.
Leave zone alarm off (I personally would get rid of it)
Here are screen pics of the 3 machines entries and one showing the drop down list available on eachThe IP address range is ok. since both computers can see the www then we assume that the ssid and chanel are set correct on both pc's and the unknown device is your X box. In the tab on the Hub Network devices can you click edit and let me know what options are listed.
I assume you asked if I have the CD for the two OS - I have one for the XP pro and one which came with the Dell which I think can be used to install XP home Can I tell by looking on the CD in Explorer?Do you have the windows for both the home and the pro system.
As I'm not certain I have CDs for both should I do this? This is a scan/repair request isn't itWhat I put in blue you type what I put in red you do.If you do have both disc then please start both computers go to Start>run cmd ok
this should open the command window at the prompt ensfc /scannow enter.
After doing this if you still can't connect to each other then we have to start looking at the computers.
OK I'll think and wait for your reply but as usual more questions !For now this is just to think about. DO NOT DO ANY
.1)We delete and reinstall the windows Network client.
2)We delete and reinstall the TCPIP client
Do still have a crossover cable - on the pack it says its a "UTP crossover cable for networking" Cat5e. Cat 5 compatible. RJ45 connectors.3)you won't like We connect both computers back together via a cross over cable.
No I'm sorry to say I dont my friends are not into computers. I'm retired and they say they are to old.Do you have a friend who owns a network hub or switch.
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