Fustoni
@atlanta-airport.com
|  [Home Network] Setup Home Network
I am using AT&T has my DSL provider, using a Westell 6100 Wireless Router/Modem. My main computer is running Windows Vista Ultimate and my other 2 computers are running XP Pro.
I cannot get the computers networked. I have ran the Vista network setup and it tells me I have to manually update my modem. I've tried Mapping, and printer sharing with no results.
Please help! The modem firmware is 3.08.02. |
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timcuth
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| What hardware are you trying to use to wire your LAN? You need an ethernet hub, an ethernet switch, or a router to connect everything together.
I use a Westell 6100 on the same firmware release as yours with a gigabit ethernet switch. The modem is connected to the switch. On the LAN side, I have three PC's, a wireless access point, and one of those AC house wiring ethernet things attached to the switch. Everything works and I didn't have to reconfigure anything after getting the first PC working with it attached directly to the modem.
Does your internet access work with one computer attached directly to the modem?
Tim
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futoni
@atlanta-airport.com | Thanks for your reply and yes I can access the internet with all three computers (one wireless). I just can't get the computers to "see" each other or share my printers (hooked up to the one running Vista) |
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timcuth
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| Oh, ok. I've never used Vista, but with XP there are some extra networking protocols you have to add to the networking stack. One is "File and Printer Sharing", I'm not sure what all else. They also have to be stacked in a particular order.
If I was at home, I could show you my networking protocol stack, but I suppose you need something faster than before I get home, tonight. Until then, you can look through the FAQ's or maybe someone else can give you a hand.
Good luck,
Tim
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timcuth
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PS - There may also be some firewall permission aspects to your problem.
Tim |
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timcuth
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Here is my network stack.
Tim |
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timcuth
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| reply to Fustoni
And here are my firewall settings that allow everything to access everything else.
Tim |
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RJ44
join:2001-10-19
Nashville, TN | reply to Fustoni
I think Timcuth is on the right track and I suspect Vista is misleading you with the message about updating your modem.
Do a search for networking using Vista and XP and you'll find plenty of help.
Good luck! |
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fustoni
@atlanta-airport.com | reply to timcuth
Thanks, will try it tonight! |
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Claybraker
join:2002-04-13
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said by Fustoni :
I am using AT&T has my DSL provider, using a Westell 6100 Wireless Router/Modem.
I'm totally confused. The 6100 I'm familiar with is a modem/router, but it ain't wireless. |
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matt498
join:2006-07-31
Waycross, GA | reply to Fustoni
Make sure every computer has the same network name assigned to them. "MSHOME" is default on XP, not sure about Vista. |
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