Failsafe Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Hey guys! Forgive me, I'm very new to wireless networking. Here's what I'm pondering, please tell if it's possible to do this: There will be two computers and an XBOX in this configuration (w/ cable internet). Can I install a wireless router close to my XBOX and wire it directly into the router while installing wireless PCI cards into the two computers and have everything working fine? Can I even use wires with a wireless router? Is a G-router really necessary or is a B-router good enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogledricks Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 If you get a combination router/access point/four-port switch, which is usually what most wireless routers are, then yes, you can do any combination of wired and wireless you like. Right now I have a D-link 614+ with my Tivo/Xbox plugged in directly to the router, my laptop connected wirelessly, and is also connected to another hub which splits to three other locations in the house. B versus G? B is easily fast enough to sustain the standard broadband connection. And that is primarily what you're mostly concerned with I bet. The reason you'd want G is if you will be transmitting large numbers of files between your computers. For example, if you need to transfer your 4000 MP3s from one computer to the other, you'd benefit from G over B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 If I understand you correctly yes. I have a wireless router (Linksys) with both RJ45 connectors and antennas, my Xbox is connected to it with a Cat5 cable. Other computers can connect to it wirelessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted February 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Thanks! Sounds good. Just to confirm, this is the router I'm looking at: U.S. Robotics - USR8054 - 100Mbps 802.11g Wireless Turbo Router I think it has all the requirements I need. In fact, Freak, it sounds like what I want to do is identical to what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyjaw Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Yep, that's the same basic layout as my router. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted February 24, 2004 Report Share Posted February 24, 2004 Just set-up a similar network with a SMC Networks 'g' router. I'd suggest going with a 'g' router as most (if not all?) are compatiable with 'b' routers, in addition to retaining a stonger signal at greater distances, from my research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Jeremey, That is exactly how I have my network setup at home. Modem and Wireless router integrated into my HT. The PS2 and X-box wired directly to the router and my laptop and PC are wireless. Works flawlessly. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishepa Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 802.11g is compatible with 802.11b, but 802.11b is not compatible with 802.11g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted February 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Thanks for the help guys! I'm rethinking which router to go with. Reviews say that USR has horrendous customer support. Here's another that I'm looking at: D-Link Router What are you guys using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishepa Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 I have that same D-Link except mine is the 802.11b version and it has worked flawlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 My router and PCI card are both from SMC. I called tech support twice, (not because thier products were flawed, but rather my brain was flawed ) and both times support picked right up and helped me immediately. Both calls were placed near mid-night last Friday. I'd call that good support. :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted February 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Well, I'm going to give the D-Link a try. I'll report back when it's all up and running. Much appreciated everyone! :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Well, I've have everything up and running for about a week and half now. Without it LIVE would not be possible. Everything is working good so far. I just have a few things to sort out, like: 1. Getting my firewall tweaked properly 2. Networking between the two computers in the configuration. This one is a WinXP computer and I'm having problems communicating with the Win 98 SE machine. Other than that, it's been great so far! :tu: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Originally posted by Failsafe@Mar 14 2004, 12:06 PM 2. Networking between the two computers in the configuration. This one is a WinXP computer and I'm having problems communicating with the Win 98 SE machine. Have you enable File and Print Sharing on the 98 box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 As far as I know, yes. Are there any protocols I need to install in order for XP to communicate with 98? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted March 14, 2004 Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Not having a 98 machine in front of me, this is off of memory: Make sure that the 98 machine is set for "Client for Microsoft Networks". Make sure "File and Print Sharing" is enabled. Make sure the 98 and XP box are on the same Workgroup. You may need to make a user account on the 98 box that matches the XP box. Make sure you're sharing a folder/drive from the 98 box. Are you trying to access the 98 box from My Network Places, or are you mapping the 98 drive/folder directly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted March 14, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2004 Thanks for the suggestions, Scott. I'll try those a bit later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted March 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Make sure that the 98 machine is set for "Client for Microsoft Networks". YES Make sure "File and Print Sharing" is enabled. YES Make sure the 98 and XP box are on the same Workgroup. YES (MSHOME) You may need to make a user account on the 98 box that matches the XP box. NOT SURE ABOUT THIS ONE Make sure you're sharing a folder/drive from the 98 box. YES Are you trying to access the 98 box from My Network Places, or are you mapping the 98 drive/folder directly? From My Network Places on the XP machine. I've attached a quick screen cap showing the items installed on the Win98 machine. The only one that isn't visible below TCP/IP RealTek ... is File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks. I can see the Win98 machine through My Network Places but when I click on it, it says that I do not have permission to view it. I've enabled all of the file sharing I know of on the Win98 machine. :bang: We use something called NetBEUI at work for communicating between WinXP and Win95 and Win98 machines. Is this necessary? Anymore ideas you have would be appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Originally posted by Failsafe@Mar 16 2004, 07:04 PM You may need to make a user account on the 98 box that matches the XP box. NOT SURE ABOUT THIS ONE If you're getting denied permission to the 98 machine this is most likely why. Do you log into the XP machine or does it automatically go to the desktop when you start up? Even if you don't log in there is still going to be a user account that is used. That user account will need to be logged into the 98 machine when trying to access the XP box or vice versa. One more thing, is this XP Pro or XP Home? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Networking between the two computers in the configuration. This one is a WinXP computer and I'm having problems communicating with the Win 98 SE machine. Make sure the WinXP machine has a "guest" account setup & that it's activated - the default for it is off, which was causing me problems for networking between a XP & 98SE machine... As soon as I activated the guest account, both machines could then communicate correctly & files shared between them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted March 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Do you log into the XP machine or does it automatically go to the desktop when you start up? Even if you don't log in there is still going to be a user account that is used. That user account will need to be logged into the 98 machine when trying to access the XP box or vice versa. It comes to the login screen, but I just hit ENTER (no password) and it proceeds to the desktop. One more thing, is this XP Pro or XP Home? XP Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck Posted March 17, 2004 Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Originally posted by Failsafe@Mar 16 2004, 07:31 PM It comes to the login screen, but I just hit ENTER (no password) and it proceeds to the desktop. Try making a user account on the 98 box so that it matches the username on the XP box. You can also try mapping the drive on the 98 box by right clicking on My Computer (on the XP box) and selecting "Map Network Drive". For example purposes, we'll say you're sharing a folder named "Share" and the 98 box has an IP address of 192.168.1.100 You'd type this in to map the folder: \\192.168.1.100\share I don't always have the best of luck using Network Places to access 98 machines, but have never had a problem mapping drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Failsafe Posted March 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2004 Thanks for your help Scott. I've managed to get things working. I can now see the shared folders on the 98 machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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