[Ham-Computers] Home network setup

[Loren Moline WA7SKT]

Jeff,

 

Can't do anything you said til network card is recognized.

 
Loren   WA7SKT

 
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> Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:59:56 -0500
> From: jeffv at op.net
> To: ham-computers at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Home network setup
> 
> Loren Moline WA7SKT wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > I am using this computer and the network card is working fine.
> > 
> > Problem is when I try Network Wizard to set up home network it says it can't find the network hardware. NIC shows up in Device Manager just fine.
> 
> It's those wacky wizards again.
> Which version of Windows are you using? Home is a real PITA.
> Regardless of which, you have to be really careful to make sure your 
> workgroup is set to the same name on every computer you want to 
> participate on your network. What are the 2 boxes plugged into?
> 
> I'm not entirely sure what's up with your Wizard but you don't 
> technically need it to network. Assuming you have two computers on your 
> network, again, make certain the workgroup is set the same. If they're 
> the same version of the OS, they're probably the same (WORKGROUP, I 
> think) but it's best to check anyway.
> 
> Going from memory (I run linux) you right click on My Computer and the 
> second(?) tab will let you rename your computer or join a workgroup or 
> domain. Make sure they're set the same on both computers. Use the 
> default or make something up (I prefer something really weird but that's 
> just me).
> 
> If you have changed the workgroup, reboot. Browse Network Neighborhood 
> for the other computer. It should be under the workgroup name you used, 
> along with the one you're browsing from.
> 
> You may have to enable file and printer sharing in network properties.
> 
> Another thing to look out for if the computers don't see each other 
> would be IP addresses. If the two machines don't have vaguely similar 
> IP addresses, they might not see each other (trust me, it gets pretty 
> deep and I'm trying to keep it simple). Go to a command prompt and type 
> ipconfig. It will tell you your IP address. Do the same with the other 
> computer.
> 
> The IP address will be in the format xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, with x's replaced 
> by numbers. If your computer generates its own address, the first set 
> (octet) of numbers should be 169. If it's assigned by your 
> switch/router, it might start with 192.168. If it's the same on both 
> computers, you should be ok. You can assign (static) IP addresses in 
> Network Properties or have the router/switch assign them (dynamic or dhcp).
> 
> Write everything down and hide it somewhere you won't be able to find it 
> when you need it. I made up tiny stickies that I write this info on and 
> tape it to the monitor so I always know which is which. Ymmv.
> 
> While you're at the command prompt, type ping and the IP of the other 
> computer. It will either return the ping or fail. This is how you tell 
> if the other machine is `up' (or at least answering a ping). Certain 
> firewalls can be set to block pings so keep that in mind. I normally 
> turn Windows firewall off anyway (I used a 3rd party firewall and turn 
> Windows firewall off in Services.
> 
> Clear as mud, no?
> 
> Check some of this stuff out and ask questions. We'll get you there.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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