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I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Hey Nancy, are you referring to networking over wireless? I networked my Vista desktop and XP laptop (wired) just fine. Just made sure both are are on the same Workgroup, unique ip addresses. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message

I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message

I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Wireless, Andre. Don' wanna trip over all dem wars . . .
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

Hey Nancy, are you referring to networking over wireless? I networked my Vista desktop and XP laptop (wired) just fine. Just made sure both are are on the same Workgroup, unique ip addresses. -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message

Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message

Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message

Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Actually, if it's any use - I use the standard XP network center thingy to get my settings up and ready - I just find it so much easier! http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?subcats/settings/xpstylenetwork
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Thanks, Andre! On my way. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm looking for.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Thanks, Zack. I'll try this too. Never can have too many ways to set things up, ya know.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message

Actually, if it's any use - I use the standard XP network center thingy to get my settings up and ready - I just find it so much easier! http://www.vistabase.co.uk/welcome.php?subcats/settings/xpstylenetwork
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

You are welcome Nancy. :) Hope it helps you. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message

Thanks, Andre! On my way. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm looking for.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Well, i tried getting my wireless working on vista but it continually says that i have limited connectivity :( - maybe because i have a 48 character WPA key?
:D
Tom "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message

You are welcome Nancy. :) Hope it helps you. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Thanks, Andre! On my way. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm looking for.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

It could well be - try restricting it to a smaller one, or setup unique MAC address connectivity, so that as long as you have your MAC address of your computer's wireless device set on the router or server, it'll let you on and nobody else! :o)
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Tom" wrote in message

Well, i tried getting my wireless working on vista but it continually says that i have limited connectivity :( - maybe because i have a 48 character WPA key?
:D
Tom "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message You are welcome Nancy. :) Hope it helps you. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Thanks, Andre! On my way. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm looking for.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

I think I need a course in security and networking together, Zack. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message

It could well be - try restricting it to a smaller one, or setup unique MAC address connectivity, so that as long as you have your MAC address of your computer's wireless device set on the router or server, it'll let you on and nobody else! :o)
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Tom" wrote in message Well, i tried getting my wireless working on vista but it continually says that i have limited connectivity :( - maybe because i have a 48 character WPA key?
:D
Tom "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message You are welcome Nancy. :) Hope it helps you. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Thanks, Andre! On my way. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm looking for.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Rumor has it that networking is still going to get some major reworking before RC1. So you may not want to invest too much time in it just yet.
"NLWard" wrote in message

I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

I really don't mind helping you out at any time Nancy - I'm in your IM list so gimme a shout if you need anything :o)
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "NLWard" wrote in message

I think I need a course in security and networking together, Zack. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Zack Whittaker" wrote in message It could well be - try restricting it to a smaller one, or setup unique MAC address connectivity, so that as long as you have your MAC address of your computer's wireless device set on the router or server, it'll let you on and nobody else! :o)
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Tom" wrote in message Well, i tried getting my wireless working on vista but it continually says that i have limited connectivity :( - maybe because i have a 48 character WPA key?
:D
Tom "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message You are welcome Nancy. :) Hope it helps you. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Thanks, Andre! On my way. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm looking for.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Rumour... yeh :o) Networking stack still in pre-beta 2 whilst the rest of the OS is in Beta 2 stage (or there abouts) but the networking stack will be up to Beta 2 scratch by the time that the public beta is released.
-- Zack Whittaker » ZackNET Enterprises: www.zacknet.co.uk » MSBlog on ResDev: www.msblog.org » Vista Knowledge Base: www.vistabase.co.uk » This mailing is provided "as is" with no warranties, and confers no rights. All opinions expressed are those of myself unless stated so, and not of my employer, best friend, Ghandi, my mother or my cat. Glad we cleared that up!
--: Original message follows :-- "Puppy Breath" wrote in message

Rumor has it that networking is still going to get some major reworking before RC1. So you may not want to invest too much time in it just yet.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

try changing the channel that helps
"Tom" wrote in message

Well, i tried getting my wireless working on vista but it continually says that i have limited connectivity :( - maybe because i have a 48 character WPA key?
:D
Tom "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message You are welcome Nancy. :) Hope it helps you. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Thanks, Andre! On my way. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm looking for.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP

Maybe Zack will be able to answer this one, I am still learning when it comes to wireless. -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta "gango" wrote in message

try changing the channel that helps
"Tom" wrote in message Well, i tried getting my wireless working on vista but it continually says that i have limited connectivity :( - maybe because i have a 48 character WPA key?
:D
Tom "Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message You are welcome Nancy. :) Hope it helps you. :) -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Thanks, Andre! On my way. I'm pretty sure this is what I'm looking for.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Andre Da Costa [Extended64]" wrote in message Hi Nancy, you might want to check out this article about connecting to wireless networks in Windows Vista by the Cable Guy (April 2006) http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/columns/cableguy/cg0406.mspx -- -- Andre Windows Connected | http://www.windowsconnected.com Extended64 | http://www.extended64.com Blog | http://www.extended64.com/blogs/andre http://spaces.msn.com/members/adacosta
"NLWard" wrote in message Oops, not off topic over here. :-}
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"NLWard" wrote in message Yes, it's off topic, but I wanted to get something started so we can at least concentrate on helping each other. And I did cross post to the networking_sharing newsgroup. Heading over there to see what's what.
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP
"Dennis Pack x64, IE7B2" wrote in message Nancy: This is off topic, but glad to see you back on the newsgroup.
"NLWard" wrote in message I'm ready to experiment with networking my Vista desktop with my XP Desktop and Lappy Laptop. I'm on broadband cable Internet.
I have a D-Link DI-524 Wireless Router, two Airlink Wireless PCI AWLH4030 Adapters (for desktops) and an AWLC3026C Wireless Cardbus Adapter. All are installed and working fine for getting onto the Internet. I also have Canon Pixma iP 1500 (on Vista machine), Brother HL-1650 Laser and HP 9650 Deskjet (on XP Machine) Printers to share.
I know there are instructions somewhere on doing this, but can't seem to find them again. I had 'em printed out once, but they're buried right now. Weren't they somewhere in the Help files?
-- Nancy Ward Beta Butterfly MSN Messenger MVP