Windows XP Networking Troubleshooting Guide

[Zero Tolerance]

While rambling around the World Wide Web...I found this guide and thought it would prove useful to our site.

Anyone with networking problems should consult this site first, then make a post if this guide does not solve your problem.

Also this guide is written for Windows XP and 2003 Server. So if you have an older version it may not be as much help to you as if you had a version that it was.

http://www.winnewsgroups.net/link.as...m/kb/wxnet.htm

[kibitzer]

I recently purchased a new HP desktop pc (a9150t) which replaces another HP desktop (854n).The new pc is connected to the web via a cable modem. The modem is also connected to a D-Link (wbr2310) G type router which sends its signal to my dell notebook which has the wi-fi installed. What I would like to do make old the desktop (854n) wireless by using the same router signal which now transmits to the notebook. I understand there is a gadget which plugs in to the UBS port on the 854n. What exactly will I need to purchase and will I have to reconfigure the router settings or any other settings or is this at all possible? Any information will be appreciated. By the way, this is my first post on this forum.

[Zero Tolerance]

Your post leads people to believe that your new PC is directly connected to the cable modem. While that could be true...its not the way you want to have your network set up.

You should connect your modem to the wireless router THEN your pc's should connect to the wireless router (either by cable or by wireless).

If you want to connect your old PC to the network. Either buy a wireless card (or USB wireless adapter) and connect it that way. Or run a cable.

[D.TedoX]

Hello:

I just installed Windows XP on my laptop. The network Icon on the task bar has a Red X and says "Wireless Connection Unavailable".

However, I am connected and surfing wireless right now. So my question is: Why does the red x continue to show up when Im connected?

Thanks

[Zero Tolerance]

You are probably seeing the "x" in your taskbar that is related to your wired connection "Local Area Connection".

either that or you have 2 wireless devices in your laptop.

Thats just my best guess based on what little info you gave in your post.

[annavogelgm]

How to troubleshoot a home network issue
Note You may have to know the kind of network structure that you are using to complete these steps. If you are not sure, go to the "Home-network structures and their configurations" section.

To troubleshoot a home network issue, use the Windows XP Home and Small Office Networking Troubleshooter in Help and Support Center to try to isolate and resolve the issue. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Help and Support.
2. Under Pick a Help Topic, click Networking and the Web.
3. Under Networking and the Web, click Fixing networking or Web problems, and then click Home and Small Office Networking Troubleshooter.
4. Answer the questions in the troubleshooter to try to find a solution.

If the troubleshooter resolves the issue, you are finished.

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[ItsFixed]

On a peer-to-peer Windows network, all computers must possess unique names. Ensure all computer names are unique and each follows the Microsoft naming recommendations. For example, consider avoiding spaces in computer names: Windows 98 and other older versions of Windows will not support file sharing with computers having spaces in their name. The length of computer names, the case (upper and lower) of names and the use of special characters must also be considered.