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"jojo" <cgv_2000*yourhat*@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:jn6kd.25572$Al3.17771@newssvr30.news.prodigy.com...
> > I am new to Wireless Technology.I bought the BT Voyager Wireless
router,I
> > have a windows 98SE desktop,and a Windows XP laptop.I bought and
installed
> > the card for the desktop, and PC card for the laptop.
>
> well...we have different routers, but the same setup. both machines are
> wireless.
>
> > I wanted to make my laptop my main computer as it is a pentium 4 and the
> > desktop is a Windows 98SE Celeron.
>
> I don't know about making anything the "main computer". As far as I know,
> both are just computers
> on the same wireless network.
>
> > Everything works fine,I can connect to my broadband from both computers
at
> > the same time,but what i want to do is share files and use the desktop
> > printer for my laptop.This does not seem easy to do.
>
> I have not gotten that far yet. As soon as I have basic security, I'll try
> the same thing.
> Someone in another thread said something about making sure AP was
selected.
> I don not
> know how to do that or where it is yet...so you are a little ahead of me.
>
> > If you know JoJo how to connect the two i would be grateful for a step
by
> > step guide.Maybe we can share ideas more as we learn more.
>
> Be happy to work with you, as long as you know up front that I am clueless
> too! ;-)
> Let me get to that point, or let me know if you reach it first.
>
> > I also secured using WPA/PSK but on links it says Security WEP. strange.
>
> I don't understand that! you secured WPA/PSK and WEP on the XP and WEP
only
> on the 98?
> How does the router let you through?
>
> > Thank in advance
> >
> > Kevin
>
> Sure,
> jojo
>
JoJo
My router,my desktop card,my pc laptop card are all installed.I am getting
my normal broadband internet on both just like normal. The signal strength
is excellent.
I hid my SSID so when i click the signal icon on taskbar it does not show my
router name.I did this as instructions advised.I now need to type this
instead,when I make changes to each card settings.
I installed WPA/PSK on both my laptop and desktop and I could not get any
internet while this was doing it/until i had done both cards/adaptors.I give
a password for this when setting up.Now this is done everything working
well.
What is strange when i click the signal icon on taskbar and click the link
tab it gives a overview of what is set up. under security it says WEP/TCIP
not WPA/PSK.......but the program i set it up on says WPA/PSK....strange.
This is how far i have gone.
I just need to sort out the file/printer sharing.I think it may be because a
windows 98SE/Windows XP clash.
Keep in touch
kevin