Network and Sharing Doesn't work properly


  1. Posts : 49
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    Network and Sharing Doesn't work properly


    I have a Win7 laptop connected via a WRT54G2 wireless router to an XP SP3 desktop. Both the laptop and desktop can see shared resources and both can connected to the internet.

    In the Laptop's Network and Sharing Center, however, things are not correct. The Laptop has two connections to the router, lan and wireless. The lan's connection appears OK, but I cannot generate a map. I get "Windows cannot discover any computer or device." The wireless network is public. I don't know why and I don't know how to change it. Also, when I try to create a new network connection, the laptop sees only a WRT160N router (which I don't have; perhaps I did a while ago, when the laptop ran Vista). No place to add a new one.

    I have Cisco's Network Magic and it can correct see everything, including the right router.

    RON
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  2. Posts : 49
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Additionally, the Win7's connection to the XP's shared resources disappear from time to time. Now, they are not there. I literally didn't do anything. (This is my second Linksys router.)
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    Welcome to Seven Forums!

    First off, you shouldn't have both wireless and wired connection to the same router. Windows will get very confused. Since you a wired connection, I suggest you disable the wireless adapter when connected via ethernet.

    Second, take another look at the sharing center, Especially the Advanced Sharing Settings. If you can, let me know what you have enabled.

    Last, make sure the PC's are all on the same *workgroup*. Since you're in a mixed W7/XP don't try and use Homegroups. They only work when all machines are W7. You can disable IPV6 as well since it's really only needed for Homegroups and it can get in the way.
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  4. Posts : 49
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    Thread Starter
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    Thanks. I turned off the wireless connection. BUT, I still cannot generate a network map. Under advanced settings:
    Home/Work profile
    Network discover is on
    File and printer sharing is ON
    Public folder sharing is ON
    File Sharing: Enable file sharing for devices that use 40- or 56-bit encryption is ON
    Password protection is OFF
    Both computers are on the same workgroup (not home group)
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       #5

    You may want to do a reboot. That way everything comes up clean.
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       #6

    did you try turning network magic off? Do you have a firewall like zone alarm on the xp?
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  7. Posts : 49
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    Thread Starter
       #7

    I don't have Zone Alarm. As for rebooting, the system has been rebooted several times already; also, when it rebooted the wireless network connects automatically.
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    You need to *disable* the wireless adapter, not turn it off. Best way to do that is to go to Control Panel => Network and Internet => Network and Sharing Center. Then look for Change Adapter Settings on the left. Find the wireless adapter and right click. Choose disable.
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  9. Posts : 49
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    Thread Starter
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    sorry, I meant I disabled it.
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  10. Posts : 548
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       #10

    And it still came back? That's not normal unless there's some application that's doing it. Do you have any wireless configuration software iin there? Something that either 3rd party or providing by the laptop manufacturer?
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