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IoweIoweitsofftoworkIgo

To cut a long story short, I've had to use re-install Windows ME

I had a LINKSYS WRT54G router attached to above PC via ethernet cable, but, as my PC doesn't have an ethernet port, had to purchase a USB connector.

Following the re-installation, my laptop can still access the internet using my broadband connection, but my PC won't accept the USB adaptor as for some reason, the software disc won't reload

I have reconnected my PC directly to my Broadband cable modem & have internet access, but of course, the router is now not connected

My original idea was to move the older PC anyway, and set up wireless using USB dongle.

My question is, will it be easy for me to set up the dongle? Will it find the router without me having to completely re-install all the router settings again on my PC

Any help would be appreciated (Again!)

albertross_2

do you know your encryption key..

it might be better to do this in your original thread, rather than the sticky.

lesley2004

I have just purchased a Belkin wireless router to connect laptopn amd pc to wireless.

On reading the instructions it says turn off any internet sharing or firewall software before beginning set up. In the manual it says the router is equped with a firewall. Will this mean that I dont turn on XP firewall, and will I still be able to run zonealarm? All will they conflict?

Fran

lesley2004 wrote:

In the manual it says the router is equped with a firewall. Will this mean that I dont turn on XP firewall, and will I still be able to run zonealarm? All will they conflict?

I am using only the firewall router without problems.

espresso

lesley2004 wrote:

I have just purchased a Belkin wireless router to connect laptopn amd pc to wireless.

On reading the instructions it says turn off any internet sharing or firewall software before beginning set up. In the manual it says the router is equped with a firewall. Will this mean that I dont turn on XP firewall, and will I still be able to run zonealarm? All will they conflict?

The hardware firewall in the router will provide incoming protection but you should still use your software firewall ZA once you have been though the router set-up to give outward protection. The ideal set-up is to run both a hardware and a software firewall i.e. one of each.

HTH

lavidaloca

I want to network desktop computer (no wireless card) with windows 98 to laptop with winxp and wireless to share BT broadband connection. Have been reading stuff for a day now but am completely baffled. Got Belkin wireless G usb network adaptor and wireless router for desktop but these aren't compatible with win98 only win98se. Can someone point me in the direction of what to buy please. The furthest away to use laptop would probably be 70'.

albertross_2

if the pc is near the router, use a wired connection instead (to ethernet card).

have you tried theusb stick, still might work..

lavidaloca

albertross wrote:

if the pc is near the router, use a wired connection instead (to ethernet card).

have you tried theusb stick, still might work..

The usb stick loads but when I double click the icon it says it can't detect the adaptor

i-luv-free-stuff

hi everyone
i looking for a bit of help.
i bought this laptop
http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/Aspire_Aspire_5101_AWLMi_Laptop_LX.ABH0J.083/version.asp
and it says intergrated wireless conectivity .
now i got a thompson speedtouch wireless router free off AOL and thought it would be a simple matter of installing it and then being on line but i was getting a message saying DNS server unavailble so i rang AOL and they told me i need to buy a wireless adaptor now!
i feel a bit ripped off...is his right or should i be able to connect without buying adaptor?


many thanks

i-luv-free-stuff

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