I know this might count as a tech thread, but it takes too long to get a reply there, i just got this thing setup (the cable net) and now i need to get the wireless network setup and share the connection. Im using all linksys stuff since people seemed to say they are good.

Ive got the modem connected to the router and this comp to the router, net works on this one but its linked via cable, the other computers upstairs are on wireless cards and ive never dealt with them before, i cant seem to get any kind of connection to this comp or the net to the other comps upstairs... it does connect to the router but thats it....

help please... thanks

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COuld be interference, or there might be lead in your walls

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Once again, the tech forum is checked quite frequently, there just isn't a lot to post about in there all the time.

Are the wireless machines at least getting an IP? You can check with winipcfg (9x/ME) or ipconfig (2000/XP).

Make sure wireless is enabled in the config interface (no reason it shouldn't be by default).

Make sure the wireless clients all have the correct encryption key if you enabled WEP.

Its getting a signal, its connecting, i just cant figure out how to access the net thru the router. I also cant see the main comp on a network...

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"Ahhhh!! I'm Burnin'! I'm Burnin!!!" - Cleaner from Max Payne 2

Make sure to install the router's drivers on your computer. Also the wireless card's.

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Everything is properly installed, they all work and do see eachother, I just cant access the net thru my router, theres gotta be some stupid setting somewhere or sumin, ive been playing with IPs and gotten nowhere.... this is a pain, i hate networking.

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"Ahhhh!! I'm Burnin'! I'm Burnin!!!" - Cleaner from Max Payne 2

Make sure the settings on the comps are the same as you setup on the router. If you're requiring WEPs, make sure the router is sending them out to the comps, or that you have them typed in correctly, etc. etc.

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Try the XP Network config program (if you have an XP disc, that is.)

It usually works for me.

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