How to create a WiFi home network

[Cyanide911]

I have a WiFi modem on my desktop, it was simple to setup, I just went to 192.168.1.1, then changed the settings and set the password(the 10 letter one). I opened my Laptop, switched on wifi, it found my network, and I put my password, and had it all running.

My question is, that how to I create a lan-like wireless network on this connection ie be able to share files, printers etc.

[matthewmarley]

All you have to do is turn on file and printer sharing in the OS.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/304040

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/n...cutt_july2.mspx

[+BudMan MVC]

And depending on your wireless ROUTER. You might have to disable AP or Client isolation. Some wireless routers by default will block wireless clients from talking to each other for security reasons.

give the make and model number of what your calling a "modem" and we can check if has this type of feature, and where to turn it off.

[dmd3x]

You also need to check firewall settings on each computer. In Windows you need NetBIOS and SMB open.

[Code_Dark]

An easy way to do this is to Google your wireless router's model name and number, along with "home network."

Should work.

[Cyanide911]

It's a beetel 450bxi modem. Pretty uncommon, you wont find it anywhere.

[Cyanide911]

I can't really see that the other computer is connected to mine and is accessing the internet on my computer. It's like the Modem is a totally different unit, which is not associated to my PC in any other way than the Ethernet wire from it to my PC.

[+BudMan MVC]

And what IP address does your PC have? And what IP address does your wirelesss laptop/pc have?

If your device is natting.. then they would get some 10.x.x.x or 192.168.x.x or 172.16-31.x.x address.

Can they ping each other by IP? Do you have firewalls running in the PC or laptop that allow for icmp? If your behind a NAT, ie you have a private address -- then turn off all firewall software for testing.

[Cyanide911]

@BudMan-My PC's internal IP is 192.168.1.16.

How do I get to know my wireless laptop's IP?

[ninjagowoowoo]

@BudMan-My PC's internal IP is 192.168.1.16.

How do I get to know my wireless laptop's IP?

on Win XP open up a command prompt (start menu > run > type in cmd and click ok) then in the command prompt type ipconfig.

[+BudMan MVC]

And how did you find out what your PC IP is -- and why did you say its internal address? It only has 1 interface does it not?

As stated IPconfig will show you the IP addresses of your interface -- what has me confused is how you know what your desktop one is - but can not figure out your wireless one?

Can you ping your desktop from your laptop?

[Cyanide911]

I'm a bit lost here, so here's what I know:

From IP config, my IP address is 192.168.1.16, Default gateway is 192.168.1.1

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I can successfully ping both the IPs from my laptop.

Again, I'm telling you, that my laptop is able to access internet through the WiFi modem connected to my PC.

All I had to do is, setup the password and enable WiFi by entering 192.168.1.1 in my browser, and configuring accordingly.

[+BudMan MVC]

So you PC is .16 and your router is .1 and your laptop is?

If you can ping your PC from your laptop -- your ON the same network and ready to go.. Enable File and Print sharing your good.

[Cyanide911]

My laptop's ip is .2, and I can ping it successfully. Where do I enable File and Printer sharing? Is it in the network connnections->properties?

[Swiftie]

My laptop's ip is .2, and I can ping it successfully. Where do I enable File and Printer sharing? Is it in the network connnections->properties?

Keeping things simple...

You can run the "Network Setup Wizard" from the Communications..

Otherwise create a folder in a location.. Right click it -> Sharing and Security and put a tick in "Share this folder on the network"

[Cyanide911]

Okay, now this is strange. My Laptop is using my internet connection, but my internet connection's ICS(Internet Connection Sharing) is not on. I dont get it!

[+BudMan MVC]

You have a wireless router -- why would you think you need ICS on?????

[Cyanide911]

I'm sorry, I dont really know this stuff.

[Swiftie]

I'm sorry, I dont really know this stuff.

So you're just shouting randoms? :blink:

If you suspect your laptop is using your computer's connection via ICS then just power down your machine and see if it can still access the net. Simple but yet an effective test.. :alien: