can only connect to my friends comp when using wifi?

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Floods7

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My friend is running OSX (i know, tought break). But we are trying to share files on my linksys router. Now I have my router set up perfectly for myslef. Hes connecting to my wifi (internet works) and I am connected using eithernet but I can not see him on the network. Then when I take my computer off eithernet and use wifi I can see him and share files.

I can use my printer and tv tuner when im using wifi or eithernet. But if he is using wifi I have to use wifi too to connect to him. What should I do? I want to be able to connect to him with my computer on eithernet and his on wifi?
 

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Floods7 said:
My friend is running OSX (i know, tought break). But we are trying to share files on my linksys router. Now I have my router set up perfectly for myslef. Hes connecting to my wifi (internet works) and I am connected using eithernet but I can not see him on the network. Then when I take my computer off eithernet and use wifi I can see him and share files.

I can use my printer and tv tuner when im using wifi or eithernet. But if he is using wifi I have to use wifi too to connect to him. What should I do? I want to be able to connect to him with my computer on eithernet and his on wifi?
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Hi Floods and Welcome

We could really use some network setup info on your pc, the mac wifi card, your wifi, card, etc


Thanks

Ken J+

EDIT Floods, can you be more detailed about if your computer can use both wifi and wired at the same time?

 
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Hi Floods,
I'm wondering, can your friend see you when you are connecting through the cable?
 

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2.93 GHz E7500 Intel Core 2 Duo
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Dell
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2 GB
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Intel G45/G43
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Realtek High Def.
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Dell L100
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Have questions, just ask.
Also try to put him cabled when you are cabled.
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 7 Pro. 32 bit2.93 GHz E7500 Intel Core 2 Duo2 GBIntel G45/G43
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Vostro 220 mini
OS
Windows 7 Pro. 32 bit
CPU
2.93 GHz E7500 Intel Core 2 Duo
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
2 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel G45/G43
Sound Card
Realtek High Def.
Monitor(s) Displays
17" acer (I know...its bad)
Screen Resolution
1024x768
Hard Drives
WD 250 GB
Keyboard
Dell L100
Mouse
Dell optical (standard)
Internet Speed
100 Mbps 11.91 dl 12.46 ul
Other Info
Have questions, just ask.
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