File sharing between win7 64 bit desktop & vista 32bit laptop

[F5ing]

You shouldn't need CrossLoop simply to print from one machine to another device, both residing within your network. Did you go through the steps seavixen32 had posted here: File sharing between win7 64 bit desktop & vista 32bit laptop.

The printing problem you're trying to resolve is completely independent of you deciding which internet service you want (paid vs. free).

 

[PinkRose]

The printing problem is solved, I can now print without that icon showing up in the win7 desktop. When I am using my laptop, it prints directly to the printer. but the 2 PC's only see each other using the paid WIFI

 

[F5ing]

Great job! Glad to hear it!

Before trying to utilize that free Wifi, let me make sure I understand some things:

You say in your post, "the 2 PC's only see each other using the paid WIFI". I'm assuming here the computers are connected to that D-Link router that you own, right?

If so, that means it is your Wifi, you own it because it is provided by the router that you own, and that router is connected (with a wire) to that little box that you pay for, by the month, for internet service. Do I have that right?

 

[PinkRose]

That is correct

 

[F5ing]

All right. Now what you need is to be able to connect that "special port" on your router to another device that can get those free Wifi signals. You can buy a cheap wireless router that can be re-configured to act as a bridge or client, or you can buy a wireless extender. I'm thinking it will be easier for you to go that route. Much easier to set up.

If you live near a Best Buy, some locations have this on sale for $10 cheaper:

WN2000RPT

 

[PinkRose]

I live very close to a Best Buy, will look at their online site to see if they carry it, how about online sites like Newegg or Amazon?

 

[F5ing]

Yeah, I think they both sell it, but I think it's around the same price. The BB here has it for $50 I think.

 

[PinkRose]

The cheapest here is at Amazon for 59.57 with free shipping

 

[PinkRose]

And I have almost enough in gift cards at Amazon to pay for it. Balance will be 2.00 that I need to pay

 

[F5ing]

Sounds good.

Another question: do you know how to get to the configuration pages of your router?

 

[PinkRose]

no I don't

 

[F5ing]

Go to whatever internet browser you use and type 192.168.0.50 into the address bar and hit enter. If that doesn't get you to the login screen try these:

192.168.0.30

192.168.0.20

 

[PinkRose]

I found it at the D-link web site it's http://192.168.0.1 but I forgot my log in and can't find where I put it. It must have gotten misplaced when I moved here a yr ago. My youngest son is coming on Easter, he knows how to reset the router and get a new password.

 

[F5ing]

Okay.

 

[PinkRose]

It's getting late here, I need to go to bed. Since I can't remember the log in and I've been trying what I think it is, I may have to wait till son comes & resets the router. Does that mean I have to start all over with everything? I hope not.

 

[F5ing]

No, don't think so. Obviously it would be much easier if you had the login info, though.

Did you try the default username admin and leave the password blank?

 

[PinkRose]

will not let me in

 

[F5ing]

Well, that's okay for the moment. Ought to be able to do what's needed for free Wifi without a problem. I'll let you go to bed (me too). Good night!

 

[PinkRose]

ok after 3 tries I'm in

 

[PinkRose]

What do I do now?