Wireless network?

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virtigo

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Hi all,

I'm setting up a wireless network at home between my three Windows PC's and MBP. I'm doing this so that I can get rid of my additional phone line and cancel one internet subscription.
I've got my MBP set up without any problems. I've tried to get the two PC's who are connecting wirelessly to work but to no avail. Not sure how to really explain things but I'll give it a shot!

PC1: USB connection to router internet works fine

MBP: Wireless connection using Airport, again not had any problems

PC2: Connected using a Wireless USB adapter can connect to the router no problems however it wont connect to the internet and hangs saying it cant refresh the IP address when I let windows XP (Home) try and repair the connection

PC3: Same problem as PC2

Anyone got any ideas what I'm doing wrong? More importantly what I need to do so that I can have all my computers on the internet at the same time? :confused:

Cheers,
Virti
 
why would you use usb to router?

is it a router or cable/dsl modem? sounds like a dsl/cable modem.

if its a modem i dont think you can do that, i have yet to see a router with a usb port. Defetes the point of a router.

If its a modem, you will only get one computer to connect, a router will let you connect many computers.

What is the IP address on your local pc? when you type "ipconfig /all"
if its not 10.x.x.x, 172.16.x.x, or 192.168.x.x then your pulling a internet address and there is no router
 
bilbus said:
why would you use usb to router?

is it a router or cable/dsl modem? sounds like a dsl/cable modem.

if its a modem i dont think you can do that, i have yet to see a router with a usb port. Defetes the point of a router.

If its a modem, you will only get one computer to connect, a router will let you connect many computers.

What is the IP address on your local pc? when you type "ipconfig /all"
if its not 10.x.x.x, 172.16.x.x, or 192.168.x.x then your pulling a internet address and there is no router
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Because the router has a USB cable or an ethernet cable, so it was just as easy to connect it using a USB cable. Its a router as shown if you follow the link provided in my initial post!
As for the IP address not sure how to check that on my MBP so would have to check one of my PC's later (which PC would you like me to check?)
 
Router connectors... NO USB listed.

External Connectors :
- 1 x RJ-11 Telephone socket for ADSL line
- 4 x RJ45 for 10/100Base-T Ethernet (AutoMDI/MDIx)
- 1 x DC Jack for Power Input
- 1 x Factory Default Reset Button
- 1 x On/Off Power Switch

Do you mean you run the ethernet cord to your pc which has an ethernet card in the form of a USB adaptor?

I would try a regular Card, as the USB devices are nothing but trouble. Connectivity issues ALWAYS, if you are able to connect. The problem lies with a timeout of the USB device after set amount of time. I don't know why they sell the junk.. I am 100% satified if you tried a ethernet card, you would have no problems.

Ohy BTW the router link you listed says the router/modem IS NOT WIRLESS capable. This means your adaptor has nothign to connect to. You have either explained something incorrectly, or you think you have a wireless router.
 
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Are you able to connect with any other wireless adaptors, other than the USB one?

There are very bad... Let me know.
 
bilbus said:
why would you use usb to router?

is it a router or cable/dsl modem? sounds like a dsl/cable modem.

if its a modem i dont think you can do that, i have yet to see a router with a usb port. Defetes the point of a router.
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My router has a USB port to it. It allows you to connect through either ethernet or USB.

And yes, recently I have been told on this forum that USB is a bad method of connecting to the internet.

What is a MBP?

And check to make sure your connection is both sending and receiving information between the router. It might be connected, but it might not be communicating.
 
The IP address on PC 1 is 192.168.*.* and it works on the internet fine. The IP address on PC 2 is not listed :confused: and I cant access PC 3 right now.

Trizoy said:
Are you able to connect with any other wireless adaptors, other than the USB one?

There are very bad... Let me know.
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Well I've already got the two wireless USB adapters for the other computers so would prefer to use them rather than have to shell out more money.

ezefosure said:
My router has a USB port to it. It allows you to connect through either ethernet or USB.

And yes, recently I have been told on this forum that USB is a bad method of connecting to the internet.

What is a MBP?

And check to make sure your connection is both sending and receiving information between the router. It might be connected, but it might not be communicating.
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MBP = MacBook Pro

PC2 connects for a few seconds and sends packets then disconnects and cant find the network again, it doesnt receive any packets.

As for checking the IP addresses by typing ipconfig /all how do I stop it from auto closing which it does in a fraction of a second?

I've never done this before in my life and its really confusing so thanks for all of the help so far. I've taken a few screen shots of the screens I can see and will upload them ASAP.





Not sure if their of any help what so ever!
 
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Trizoy said:
Try turning the firewall off... Might be affecting it.
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Ok I've turned the firewall off but still get the same problems of being unable to connect. The same happen with my MBP when booted in Windows mode it also can't connect to the router (but has no issues when booted in OS X)
*hits head on deask* seem to be getting no where with this and I move out of my home in 15 days leaving it for my brother, mam and dad to try and sort out when their not very computer literate.
Anyone else got any ideas what I could be doing wrong/need to do? :confused:
 
Make sure the Router is assigning the IP's, and they are not specified in the tcp/ip table in network properties.

Right click network places, selec properties. In the lan or high speed connection right click select properties. Select tcp/ip and click properties. in the firsat window make sure there is no IP specified, or subnet.

In the router setup make sure the dhcp option in enabled.

Have you tried a default retore? If not try holding the button down for 3 seconds on the back of the router. input the old setting again, and try it out.
 
Trizoy said:
Make sure the Router is assigning the IP's, and they are not specified in the tcp/ip table in network properties.

Right click network places, selec properties. In the lan or high speed connection right click select properties. Select tcp/ip and click properties. in the firsat window make sure there is no IP specified, or subnet.

In the router setup make sure the dhcp option in enabled.

Have you tried a default retore? If not try holding the button down for 3 seconds on the back of the router. input the old setting again, and try it out.
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Not sure how to check if the routers assigning the IP's. :confused:

No IP or subnet is predefined in the tcp/ip properties and its set to get them automatically (as far as I can tell)

My routers DHCP option is already enabled.

I'm not sure what you mean by a default restore? And inputting the old setting? :confused:
 
virtigo said:
Not sure how to check if the routers assigning the IP's. :confused:

No IP or subnet is predefined in the tcp/ip properties and its set to get them automatically (as far as I can tell)

My routers DHCP option is already enabled.

I'm not sure what you mean by a default restore? And inputting the old setting? :confused:
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There is a button on the router which you press and it restores the router to factory settings. It is usually reequired to do it with a pen or something small. You then re input the settings like the ssid, the PPPOE settings irequired etc...
 
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