Another simple question: What is the difference between Router( that I already have) and the Access Point( that you are suggesting).
Do I need to use both the Router AND the Access Point ?How would the connections be?
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How to wireless-network a PC and a notebook
Hello,
I am a novice trying to connect 2 computers(for now).
Details of the computers:
1. Desktop PC:
Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ PC with Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 3.4GHz with Hyper-Threading Technology
Brand/Model: SON PCVRZ56G
(http://www.circuitcity.co
and
2. Notebook:
Sony VAIO® Notebook PC with Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology Pentium® M Processor 1GHz
Brand/Model: SON PCGTR3A
(http://www.circuitcity.co
Equipment I already have:
D-Link Broadband Router Model # DI-614+
Comcast cable high speed internet connection,with modem.
Task:
To network the above computers so that I can share the internet connection.
My plan:
Hardwire the PC with the cable modem and share the internet with the notebook wirelessly.
I have the following questions:
1. What extra equipment do I need? (Please suggest the brand names and model numbers as well)
2. Can I use the D-Link router?
More questions after I get clarified on the above.
Thanks
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Got my fingers burnt there.
I must confess that I didn't check the features of router that you have. I am not familiar with the Dlink range. I read the word router and didn't see "wireless router" so presumed it was a conventional router.
I have now checked and discovered it is a wireless router - albeit discontinued by Dlink.
Sorry about that.
To answer your second question first, as I am going to revise my reply to your original question...
An access point is usually connected to an existing network to provide wireless support.
An example model would be the Dlink DWL-2100AP. These devices need something else to provide the connection to the Internet.
To revise my response to your original question in light of the new information.
You don't need to purchase anything else.
The Sony laptop has wireless already - as it is Centrino. I guess that you are already connecting to the router with the desktop.
Leave the cable modem connected to the router and you will be fine. The desktop will not have to be on, as the router handles everything.
What you may have to do is go in to the router's configuration and adjust/check the wireless settings so that you can enter them in to the laptop - if it doesn't see the wireless network.
At the very least I would suggest turning on WEP as Windows XP will not connect to a wireless network automatically without it. While WEP isn't very secure, it is better than nothing.
I also suggest changing the SSID - which is the wireless network name to something other than the default so that you know your laptop is connecting to yours.
If anything isn't clear, please post back.
So sorry for giving duff information to your initial query.
Simon.
Simon,
Thanks a lot for the quick reply.
It is absolutely no problem for your oversight.I really appreciate your helping me out.
Yes,I am still confused and offer my sincere apologies for being a dumbo in these matters.
As I understand,the cable wire comes from outside the house,
goes into the Comcast internet cable modem.An ethernet wire goes from the cable modem into the wireless D-Link router that I have.From this router,one ethernet wire goes into the PC.This will connect the PC to the internet.The Sony Centrino already has a wireless,so it will connect wirelessly to the D-Link Router for the internet connection. Am I right in these connections?
As it is discontinued I would guess that it is 802.11b. That is fine. It is the most common and what Centrino supports (at the moment).
However you can get everything for your router from Dlinks support web site. I would post a link, but I am not sure which revision of the router you have.
http://support.dlink.com/
It contains manuals, firmware, quick start guides etc.
Simon.
Yes, I saw the link which probably contains all that I would need for the router.
1.Would I need to have the PC switched on for the Sony laptop to be able to connect to the internet?
2.And, what exactly is the procedure to set-up the network.
(I know it is lengthy and perhaps a little complicated,but would appreciate if step-by-step method can be given).
Thanks for your patience.
1. No.
2. Shouldn't be a lot to it. Windows will deal with most of it. These routers tend to be plug and play. The only changes I make when installing them is to the default password and the SSID.
Take a look at the Quick Start guide - it should guide you through it.
If there are any other questions, post back and I will look at them in the morning
(I am in the UK and it is 11.35pm).
Simon.
As long as the wireless network card is Windows 98 compatible, then it will connect to your router and use the internet connection. You should check that the hardware supplier is providing support for Windows 98, as unlike Windows XP, Windows 98 doesn't have wireless support so extra utilities are required.
Depending on the spec of the laptop you might want to consider upgrading to Windows XP Home on the laptop. XP loves laptops - it was designed with them in mind.
Simon.
Coming back to our PC and the Centrino Notebook,
first I connect the PC to the router to the cable modem and connect to the internet.Right?
After I get this connection up and running, what are the steps to use the built-in wireless in the Centrino notebook to wirelessly share that internet connection?
The router will create the connection to the internet via the cable modem. Once that has happened, you can do the rest in any order you like.
However I tend to use a wired connection first, so that I can be sure everything is working correctly.
Once you are satisfied that everything is working correctly then introduce wireless.
The laptop should detect the wireless network and Windows will prompt you that it has found the a wireless network to connect to. Simply click on the icon and follow the prompts - it really is very simple.
Once the wireless connection has been the router will configure the network settings automatically - and you should be able to connect to the Internet.
Remember - by using a router means that you don't have to leave the other machine on to use the internet - the router does all the work.
Simon.
The notebook did say that there is a wireless connection available.However, when I clicked on the icon, it showed me TWO networks: one from my work connection and the other I dont know( perhaps a neighbor's??).sometimes it says, my work connection signal is excellent,but when I open a browser,I get the message" Page Not found".Sometimes it says the other connection signal is excellent/weak.I dont know what this connection is,but anyway,the same result when I open a browser.
How do I make the centrino notebook KNOW that it has to connect to MY D-Link Router and not wander around?
Do I need to install any programs related to the D-Link on my Centrino?
Wireless is a bit promicious - a wireless card will always look around.
If you enable WEP encryption , while not doing a great deal for security, it will keep Windows happy. Windows will automatically connect to a "secure" network.
If you double click on the icon beside your clock, you should see a list of available networks. Click on yours (the other probably is a neighbour's - which is why I suggest changing some of the default settings) and click on the "Connect" button.
Windows will ask for the key, enter it and that should be it.
Simon.
I see only 2 available networks - one of my work( called G-web) and the other is some neighbor's called S-web.
If I click on G-web, it asks for the key.
If I click on S-web,it does not ask for any key and says the signal strength is strong,but fails to connect to the internet.
How do I define and setup a new network within my home to connect and share my personal net connection?
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by: SembeePosted on 2004-06-02 at 02:04:08ID: 11210410
I would continue to use the router and just purchase a wireless access point. This will take away the reliance on one machine being on for the other to get internet access.
Simon.