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Re: How do I setup a ad-hoc network (peer to peer)? Hi,
I have 2 laptops, and I connected the wirelessly. I disabled all firewalls, antivirus, etc. The wireless connection succeeds with no problem, however the computers won't see each other at all. Ping fails.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Cristian |
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 funchordsHelloPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-11
Yarmouth Port, MA
kudos:5 | This is a sticky thread ... perhaps you should start your own topic in this forum. Attach an IPCONFIG /ALL for both computers (assuming Windows). You will get helped. |
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Despite following all the steps listed I have consistently failed to set up an ad hoc wireless network that works for more than an hour or so.
I just bought a new pair of wireless adaptors and I still cannot get anywhere. As far as I can see the two adaptors are stuck in a continuous loop of completing the connection. If I let Windows take control it says 'acquiring network address' - whatever that means. Each card can see enough info from the other one to attempt to make a connection but they never succeed.
I'm not sure if Windows (XP) gives reliable information about connectivity of peer-to-peer connections. I suspect that if you think you have a network but you cannot ping the other end even with the firewalls down then you are in the same state as I am! |
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funchordsHelloPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-11
Yarmouth Port, MA
kudos:5 | said by Alan_Briggs:If I let Windows take control it says 'acquiring network address' - whatever that means. This means that the network has sent a DHCP (automatic addressing) request and is waiting for a response.
Because you are not using a wireless router, this DHCP request is going to fail. But you can set up a manual (static) address.
In Windows Help, do a search for "static addressing" and you'll find a step-by-step guide.
If you need suggestions for IPs, may I suggest
Computer #1:
... IP Address: 192.168.7.101
... Netmask: 255.255.255.0
(leave the other fields blank)
Computer #2: 192.168.7.102
... Netmask: 255.255.255.0
(leave the other fields blank)
This will allow computer #1 and #2 to communicate with each other.
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Robb Topolski -= http://www.funchords.com/ =- Hillsboro, Oregon USA
... Did you wake up grouchy this morning or did you let her sleep in? ... |
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| Re: How do I setup a ad-hoc network (peer to peer) Sorry, I was not being sufficiently clear. If I set static IP addresses then Windows SAYS it is connected but the utility software that comes with the wireless adaptors is still stuck in a loop trying to connect but failing. That's why I think that others in the same state as I (not even being able to ping the other end) sometimes think they have a connection when they don't.
COMPUTER ONE (with internet connection also)
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
C:\Documents and Settings\Alan>ipconfig /all
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : WINXP
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : Yes
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection 2:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 802.11b/g USB Wireless LAN Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-02-72-4A-E5-EA
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
PPP adapter Speedtouch Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-53-45-00-00-00
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : ***.***.***.***
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.255
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 84.68.146.244
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 195.92.195.95
195.92.195.94
COMPUTER TWO
2 Ethernet adapter :
Description . . . . . . . . : 802.11b/g USB Wireless LAN Adapter
Physical Address. . . . . . : 00-02-72-4A-E5-DD
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
IP Address. . . . . . . . . : 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . : 192.168.2.1
Primary WINS Server . . . . :
Secondary WINS Server . . . :
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . :
Lease Expires . . . . . . .
I was about to write that the connection was still dead when I suddenly got a few minutes of connectivity during which computer two discovered it needed updates and I managed to download 3.4 mbytes of data before everything ground to a halt as before.
Perhaps there is just not enough signal strength? What are the symptoms of a weak signal? Is this brief connectivity normal? |
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funchordsHelloPremium,MVM
join:2001-03-11
Yarmouth Port, MA
kudos:5 | said by Alan_Briggs:Perhaps there is just not enough signal strength? What are the symptoms of a weak signal? Is this brief connectivity normal? No, it's not normal.
Any chance there are some other 2.4 GHz devices nearby (cordless phones, baby monitors, wireless AV equipment, etc.)?
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Robb Topolski -= http://www.funchords.com/ =- Hillsboro, Oregon USA
... Did you wake up grouchy this morning or did you let her sleep in? ... |
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