network homegroup won't connect

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       #11

    Are all computers on the same subnet (ie: 192.168.0.xxx)? If it works when wired, but not when wireless, then I'd look at the NIC settings on the wifi card to make sure you are getting an IP assigned by the router.
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    windows 7 ultimate was Vista home premium
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       #12

    Thanks for the reply. I am a real newbie so could you explain where I can find the info needed.
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  3. Posts : 2,913
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #13

    Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings -> right click on the wireless network connection, and select properties -> click on TCP/IPv4, select properties

    You should have obtain ip address automatically selected, and obtain DNS server address automatically selected.

    To get the current IP address on a computer, open a command prompt (hit your windows key on the keyboard and type cmd, then hit enter) and type "ipconfig /all" without the quotes. I'd do that when connected wired and then again when you are connected wireless, and see if there is a difference in IP addresses.
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  4. Posts : 93
    windows 7 ultimate was Vista home premium
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       #14

    FYI:

    Just thought I would check on the setup again before I try your advice and now the
    laptop has both computers on the network but the Lan desktop does not ??
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  5. Posts : 93
    windows 7 ultimate was Vista home premium
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       #15

    OK . I get there but in the cmd black screen it says access denied by administrator
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  6. Posts : 93
    windows 7 ultimate was Vista home premium
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       #16

    OK they are both the same wired and wireless
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  7. Posts : 93
    windows 7 ultimate was Vista home premium
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       #17

    unplugged everything. plugged all in again. all fine . (so far)
    Thanks for all the replies!!

    Razz
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