I can't get my windows xp pro computer to show up on my wireless network when I go to view workgroup computers
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I am going to assume you have a basic home network. and that you are running no firewalls(xp firewall does not count)\n\nEach computer must have file and printer sharing turned on.\nEach computer must be in the same work group. \nThe default I believe is MSHOME.\nYour xp pro computer is most likely in the WORKGROUP group\n\nright click my computer,properties,computer name,press Change and enter MSHOME.\n\nI have made many assumptions so i could better help you if you game me some more info
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In windows XP view "wireless networks available" and choose the one that you want to connect to.
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First, I do not recommend using the Geek Squad. There are always alternatives to the great big names, and the smaller guys usually do a better job. The Geek Squad is well known for badly overcharging and doing a poor to terrible job.\n\nTo answer your question, you most likely have another wireless client utility installed on your computer. My experience has been that these utilities take control of the wireless, even if you try to tell Windows that Windows should control it.\n\nThe only sure-fire way to fixing this is to uninstall the other wireless client. Now and again there are reasons for leaving it on there and in control, but usually you want Windows to do it.\n\nA few example of good reasons to leave it there:\n1)You want your wireless connection to run at 108Mbps. Windows cannot do this.\n2)Your wireless network card won't work at all without the client.
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try switching the adapters in your laptops(if they are compatible)....if it works in your other laptop you know it's a software issue.\n\nif the above isn't a solution try removing the wireless adapter and rebooting the machine to reinstall. to do this:\n\nclick on start, settings, control panel\ndouble click on system\nselect the hardware tab, then device manager\nclick on the plus sign in front of network adapters\nright click on your wireless adapter and select uninstall.\nreboot your computer and let XP reinstall it.\n\nif this doesn't work then the wireless adapter is defective in which case will need to be replaced.\n\nGood luck!!!
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Try unplugging the router, and replugging it in. You can also disable and re-enable the wireless connection. sometimes that helps.\nhttp://compnetworking.about.com/od/windowsxpnetworking/ht/conndisenable.htm\n\n--Sam
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your workgroup name is different ... in xp the default is mshome and on 98 the default is workgroup.   they must be the same :) \nto change it on xp \nright click on my computer  \nclick on computer name  \nclick on change and change workgroup name to  workgroup \nclick ok\nthat should do it
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If you believe that you have a "wireless connection"  most likely you do have a "wireless pc adapter" already built-in.\n\nTo verify, go to the command prompt:\nstart->run\ntype cmd and hit enter\nat the c:&#92; prompt type the following:\nipconfifg /all\nif you see anything there that says wireless\nyou are in business.
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Looks like you may have some problems with the third party wireless software on your pc. Is there some other wireless management on there? If so, look to see if that is trying to manage the wireless, or look for updated software or drivers.\nAlso if your pc is windows XP, put SP2 on if you havn't already. That improved wireless support.
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To start with what you have you need the following:\n\n1) 5ea wireless Network card in each computer, OR 5ea Cat5 or Cat6 network cables long enough to goto the routers and computers and 5 network cards.\n2) A Wireless ROUTER (or if you can't afford wireless get a DSL/Cable router with at least 5 ports (1 for each PC, but more is better for upgrading later)\n3) follow the instructions for setting up the router, and plug in all the computers.\n\n4) for a very basic low security setup this will get you started.\n5) run the windows xp network wizard. DONE
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Make sure it's at the top of the list in the preferred networks, you can even delete the other ones if you don't normally connect to them... Check out this reference, of Google for "preferred wireless network".  http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg1102.mspx
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Sounds like you're trying to do everything right.  Firewalls are the #1 issue, but those are disabled.\nFirst, I would check the IP addresses for all computers to make sure they're on the same subnet.  If your wireless computers are getting a different IP range than your wired, you'll have problems networking them peer-to-peer.\nSecond, I would try again from scratch.  Pick a different workgroup name and join all four computers to the new workgroup.
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Did you check you admin setting on your server for how many allowable users on you network to use the server? Did you also register the IP addresses within your network?\n\nalso Your server should be an address that is not within the same array of IP address in use. \n\na router has a 10.XX.XX.XX\n\na workgroup computer has or might have a 192.XX.XX.XX\n\nyou need to assign the array of IP addresses that can be used within your network, BUT I suggest that your server not be close to any IP address of your workgroup computers for better security\n\n\nI just thought of this.. go to you command prompt on the workgroup computer and type the word net.\n\nThere you can config/verify/accounts/groups/file/server/start/stop etc\n\neasier to deal with there
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If you can see that its found the wireless network, you would need to click on connect button on the window which appears telling you the wireless network its found within its range.\nThen depending on how you have configured your wireless router it would ask you to enter Network Key (WEP or WPA).\nOnce you enter this your laptop would be connected to the wireless network and obtain IP address and you would be up and running.\n\nHope this helps
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1. Connect both laptop and computer at your router using 2 network cable.\n2. Power on the router.\n3. Go to My computer icon on desktop.\n4. Right click and select properties.\n5. Look for your workgroup and make sure that is same with the other computer, if there are not the same please proceed to the next steps.\n6. Click to change your workgroup. \n7. Complete the Workgroup box same as the workgroup of computer or laptop. \n8. Click OK, reboot and enjoy \n:d
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use the network setup wizard in XP and follow the steps. XP makes it pretty easy and straight forward setting up a wireless network.\n\n\nOn the desktop \n\ngoto start/control panel/network setup wizard. You will need a floppy or a flash drive to transfer the data from the desktop to the notebook when using the wizard.\n\nAlso, right click on you wireless connections icon in "network connection" for both computers. Under the "general" tab make sure "file and printing for Microsoft Networks" is checked on both computers. Click "apply"\n\nOn the laptop\nIn "control panel" click on "printer and faxes" in the left window pane click on "add a printer." Click next, make sure that "A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer" is checked and that the desktop is on, then click "next."  In the "Specify for a Printer" check the "browse for a printer, then click next. double click on "Microsoft windows network," then double click on "workgroup." XP might take awhile to find the printer. After it finds the printer highlight it and click "Next." Follow the directions in the wizard, which will install the driver and setup the printer that is attached to your desktop.
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Are they all in the same workgroup?  Check out  http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/addxp.htm\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/russel_02april08.mspx\nBasic Checklist for Networking\n1. Ensure that all firewalls are disabled for all computers involved.\n2. Ensure that all computers on the network are in the same workgroup.\n3. Ensure each computer has "file and printer sharing" installed.\n4. Ensure that you have 'File Sharing' enabled - to do this, right-click on any Drive/Folder/File on one (or all) of the other computers, and select 'Sharing and Security...'. Ensure that 'Share this folder on the Network' is enabled.
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The problem isn't with your computer but with your Wireless router. Your Windows firewall is probably working just fine.\n\nYou need to log in to your wireless router, create a unique SSID (located on the router), and configure security. It'll ask for a pass phrase. Save the phrase or the converted hex string and the SSID. Then you'll need to configure it into your Windows system. Check the Wireless properties.\n\nYou might also get your MAC address from the windows box (Start, Run, Cmd. In the command window, type ipconfig /all. One of the items is your Mac address. Save that.) On the router, you should be able to restrict access to the router by specific MAC. Activate that and enter your MAC.\n\nOnce that's all done, your wireless router should be reasonably secure.\n\nThis site should have expanded answers that might help if what I said above isn't as clear as I'd like it to be.\n\nhttp://www.practicallynetworked.com/support/wireless_secure.htm