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Hi,
For the last week I have been trying to setup a network but its been nothing but a headache....
Basically I have 2 desktops and 1 laptop....
It appears as if someone has tried to set it up before and its just one pile of chaos atm....
PC 1 (the pc that connects to my cable isp) cannot see pc2 or the laptop.....
PC2 can share pc1 files and print but cannot see the laptop....
Laptop connects to the network but cannot see pc1 or pc2, will not share files or connect to the internet...
I really want to delete everything and start again but I have important files on both pc1 and pc2 so cannot format...grrr......
Is there a way I can delete the network places???
I am using a netgear wireless router which is wired to both desktops and is connected to the laptop which has a belkin usb network adaptor...
Basically setup goes like this:
cable modem ---rj45----netgear router----rj45----pc1
pc2---rj45----netgear router
laptop----usb adaptor---connects wirelessly to network.....
Printer plugs directly into pc1 via USB cable....
I really think its best to start again is it possible without formatting the pcs?
Can anyone guess why I am having these troubles?
I have run network wizard on each pc including the laptop....
I am a total n00b at configuring the network infact I dont have a clue......
Is there a dummies guide anyone has or can recommend? I cannot express how grateful I would be if I can figure this out....
All ideas would be appreciated....
More importantly has anyone experienced similar issues?
Thanks in advance...
For the last week I have been trying to setup a network but its been nothing but a headache....
Basically I have 2 desktops and 1 laptop....
It appears as if someone has tried to set it up before and its just one pile of chaos atm....
PC 1 (the pc that connects to my cable isp) cannot see pc2 or the laptop.....
PC2 can share pc1 files and print but cannot see the laptop....
Laptop connects to the network but cannot see pc1 or pc2, will not share files or connect to the internet...
I really want to delete everything and start again but I have important files on both pc1 and pc2 so cannot format...grrr......
Is there a way I can delete the network places???
I am using a netgear wireless router which is wired to both desktops and is connected to the laptop which has a belkin usb network adaptor...
Basically setup goes like this:
cable modem ---rj45----netgear router----rj45----pc1
pc2---rj45----netgear router
laptop----usb adaptor---connects wirelessly to network.....
Printer plugs directly into pc1 via USB cable....
I really think its best to start again is it possible without formatting the pcs?
Can anyone guess why I am having these troubles?
I have run network wizard on each pc including the laptop....
I am a total n00b at configuring the network infact I dont have a clue......
Is there a dummies guide anyone has or can recommend? I cannot express how grateful I would be if I can figure this out....
All ideas would be appreciated....
More importantly has anyone experienced similar issues?
Thanks in advance...