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In message <832DACB5-993A-42AF-9461-C9EE41CED6EF@microsoft.com>, Hugh
<Hugh@discussions.microsoft.com> writes
>First, check for Belkin firmware updates. I solved a similar problem by
>checking their website.
>Make sure you have a share activated on the desktop.
>
Hugh - thanks for your patience. I am afraid that even though I have
scoured the Microsoft knowledge base, contacted Belkin, my last report
was the best that I can achieve. I will have to give the whole thing a
rest and move on to other work in hand.
The network was perfectly OK prior to the laptop's troubles and the
installation of SP2. Perhaps I should uninstall that update?
Thanks again.
>
>"David W Allen" wrote:
>
>> In message <F5FA6CAB-8A1F-4516-A943-D0B544C49CA8@microsoft.com>, Hugh
>> <Hugh@discussions.microsoft.com> writes
>> >Actually, David, you're trying to set up a peer-to-peer network. (As opposed
>> >to a client-server).
>> >Note that the instructions for XP are halfway down the page. I realize the
>> >terminology gets a bit arcane, so start with the basics and try again.
>> >The problems you're having are not at all unusual. All that's required is
>> >infinite patience and" ponder(ing) weak and weary,
>> >Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore."
>> >
>> Hugh - we are beginning to see a little bit of daylight. The desktop can
>> now read the laptop, and the laptop can see the desktop's printer and
>> print, but it cannot access the desktop's IDSL connection, nor can it
>> access the desktop's files, even though file sharing has been set up.
>>
>> The message 'desktop is not accessible. You might not...etc...' appears.
>>
>> The desktop's firewall has been disabled (SP2)
>> >
>> >"David W Allen" wrote:
>> >
>> >> In message <F4BB135A-B31C-4C7C-9AAF-52BB6AF9D253@microsoft.com>, Hugh
>> >> <Hugh@discussions.microsoft.com> writes
>> >> >I feel your pain.
>> >> >Try these XP setup instructions from Belkin:
>> >> >http://web.belkin.com/support/kb/kb.asp?a=3725&langid=1
>> >>
>> >> Hugh - this deals with a peer to peer set up. I have a wireless access
>> >> point set up.
>> >>
>> >> Back to the drawing board I suppose.
>> >>
>> >> Thanks for your time.
>> >> >
>> >> >"David W Allen" wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> In message <0281461C-2968-49A0-A682-E6CEA3F36139@microsoft.com>, Hugh
>> >> >> <Hugh@discussions.microsoft.com> writes
>> >> >> >Give us the Belkin model numbers.
>> >> >> >Is the Access point also a router?
>> >> >> >How is it connected?
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >"David W Allen" wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> I am trying to retain a sense of humour, but it is becoming
>> >> >> >>difficult.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> I have a desktop and a laptop both running WinXP HE plus SP2,
>> >> >> >>and both
>> >> >> >> with Belkin network cards plus a Belkin access point. (my ADSL
>> >> >> >> connection on the desktop is via a PCI modem) . Connectivity
>> >> >> >>on both is
>> >> >> >> excellent, but neither machine can see the other, nor can the laptop
>> >> >> >> access the Internet or the printer.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> File sharing has been activated, the workgroup names are the same,
>> >> >> >> firewalls either disabled or removed, network wizard run many times,
>> >> >> >> and, am unable to 'ping' either machine, so do I have a hardware
>> >> >> >> problem? All was OK until SP2 was installed on both.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Save an old pensioner from having to go and do the housework...
>> >> >> >> --
>> >> >> >> David W Allen
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Hugh - the desktop network card is F5D7000, notebook card is
>> >> >>F5D7010 and
>> >> >> the access point is F5D7130.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> This access point is not a router, and is placed roughly half way
>> >> >> between the two computers, and is powered through a transformer
>> >> >>(?) from
>> >> >> the mains. I originally ran the wireless setup as an ad hoc peer to
>> >> >> peer system, but the distances involved were such that the signal
>> >> >> strength did not allow for speedy transfer of data. Belkin advised me
>> >> >>to
>> >> >> install an access point and that setup had been running satisfactorily
>> >> >> for a year, until I had to return the laptop to the manufacturers under
>> >> >> guarantee, which entailed a hard drive re-format and the reinstallation
>> >> >> of Windows, plus SP2.
>> >> >> --
>> >> >> David W Allen
>> >> >> Internet:
http://www.oakleyvillage.co.uk
>> >> >>
>> >> >>
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