Network XP & Vista

[y2ranga]

I have a XP SP2 desktop and a wifi vista laptop which I would like to net work. I have named the network on both the same, however they do not 'see' each other. I have ethernet connection, a ADSL 502T router which has worked very well for me and I was given a new DI 524 wireless router by a friend. The laptop works when wired via ethernet cable to internet but not via the wireless router. I have downloaded the WindowsXP-KB922120 package. I am not sure if the router I have is compatible as this product has been discontinued. I have no IT skills and I am also unsure if what I need is a cross cable any ones assistance will be appreciated.

[Steve]

Hi y2ranga,

what happens when you try to connect the Laptop to the new wireless router?

Some of your friends settings may be on the wireless router and may need to be configured for yourself

regards

Steve

[y2ranga]

Hi Steve,
Thankyou for your prompt response. I connect the ADSL to internet then the ethernet cable from that to the wireless router then to the desktop XP. My thought was that the laptop should recieve the "signal" ( I dont know the terminology) wirelessly. However I am aware now that there needs to be other things (these I dont know what are called) to the wireless router. The wireless router was unused and unopened when I recieved it. The package was sealed. It comes with the CD and instructions which I thought I could decipher, however thought wasn't enough. Again please be patient as I am a novice trying to be coherant. Thanks for any help.


I am now able to connect wirelessly with my laptop with internet connections but the XP desktop does not receive internet capabilitiy even though the connection is via wireless router and the ADSL router. Does that mean I need to have a network adapter for the desktop as well??? This is my first time at setting up a network (wireless) or wired so please be kind.

[Steve]

Hi y2ranga,

good news to hear about the Laptop

You will need a USB Wireless Adapter for the Desktop to connect to the Wireless Router.

regards

Steve