laptop will not connect to network

[xirokx]

Hi,

I have a desktop on vista and a laptop on win xp

Whatever I try I cannot get the laptop to connect wirelessly...

Do you have to active something in vista ultimate?

I have enabled ICS in vista and alllowed it on the firewall...

So now what?

pls help

Thanks

 

[Deleted member 58846]

Hi,

I have a desktop on vista and a laptop on win xp

Whatever I try I cannot get the laptop to connect wirelessly...

Do you have to active something in vista ultimate?

I have enabled ICS in vista and alllowed it on the firewall...

So now what?

pls help

Thanks

If your using WiFi why are you playing bout with ICS and the firewall? If you have a router then the firewall could be turned off. All you do is connect the wireless using the network connections and if you have encryption on the network just add your network key. Should be as simple as that. If you can't do it get someone around that does WiFi or if you no someone.

 

[knowlesy]

you using your pc as a router or have you got a router


check that mac filtering isnt on on the wireless ?

or are you using remote desktop ?? ???

 

[xirokx]

i have a router...

i am playing with ICS and firewall on the desktop as I believe its not allowing my laptop to connect wirelessly...

im just wondering whether in vista things like windows defender etc block the connection?