Network problems between XP, Linksys router and Windows 2000

Hello. We recently purchased a Linksys WRT54G-TM Hotspot router. It was
setup on a Windows 2000 machine through regular cable, but we also have a
Windows XP system running wireless. Now we cannot find each other on the
network, nor can we share files, etc. I've tried numerous things from the
router firewall to firewalls someplace else, but nothing is working. Can
someone please provide step-by-step what needs to be done? We both us AVG
antivirus software, but it was never a problem last time. We used to be able
to share files very nicely -- until we switched routers. :-( any help would
be appreciated.

Paula

Plug the machines into a physical Switch with physical cables to make sure
you haven't got the sharing on the machines all screwed up and it has
nothing to do with the "router".
You can use the switch built into the "router" if that is all you have.

The wireless part is either working or it is not. It is not going to simply
effect the ability to "share" and leave everything else working.

--
Phillip Windell
www.wandtv.com

The views expressed, are my own and not those of my employer, or Microsoft,
or anyone else associated with me, including my cats.
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"Paula" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:E962FB2D-C7D5-4C79-A76F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello. We recently purchased a Linksys WRT54G-TM Hotspot router. It was
> setup on a Windows 2000 machine through regular cable, but we also have a
> Windows XP system running wireless. Now we cannot find each other on the
> network, nor can we share files, etc. I've tried numerous things from the
> router firewall to firewalls someplace else, but nothing is working. Can
> someone please provide step-by-step what needs to be done? We both us AVG
> antivirus software, but it was never a problem last time. We used to be
> able
> to share files very nicely -- until we switched routers. :-( any help
> would
> be appreciated.
>
> Paula

We cannot hard-wire the Windows XP computer. It does not have anywhere for a
cable, only a wireless card with the antenna. I know it is not an issue with
the router -- my issue is how to get the network running again. :-(

Paula

"Phillip Windell" wrote:

> Plug the machines into a physical Switch with physical cables to make sure
> you haven't got the sharing on the machines all screwed up and it has
> nothing to do with the "router".
> You can use the switch built into the "router" if that is all you have.
>
> The wireless part is either working or it is not. It is not going to simply
> effect the ability to "share" and leave everything else working.
>
> --
> Phillip Windell
> www.wandtv.com
>
> The views expressed, are my own and not those of my employer, or Microsoft,
> or anyone else associated with me, including my cats.
> -----------------------------------------------------
>
> "Paula" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:E962FB2D-C7D5-4C79-A76F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> > Hello. We recently purchased a Linksys WRT54G-TM Hotspot router. It was
> > setup on a Windows 2000 machine through regular cable, but we also have a
> > Windows XP system running wireless. Now we cannot find each other on the
> > network, nor can we share files, etc. I've tried numerous things from the
> > router firewall to firewalls someplace else, but nothing is working. Can
> > someone please provide step-by-step what needs to be done? We both us AVG
> > antivirus software, but it was never a problem last time. We used to be
> > able
> > to share files very nicely -- until we switched routers. :-( any help
> > would
> > be appreciated.
> >
> > Paula
>
>
>

Have a look at WRT54G settings. There's an option there to "isolate" all
wireless PCs. I can't remember what it says exactly because I don't have my
WRT54G in front of me now. It's also a good idea to disable any type of
software firewall temporarily until you get it working.

"Paula" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:14431DC7-BDD6-4595-ADD0-(E-Mail Removed)...
> We cannot hard-wire the Windows XP computer. It does not have anywhere
> for a
> cable, only a wireless card with the antenna. I know it is not an issue
> with
> the router -- my issue is how to get the network running again. :-(
>
> Paula
>
> "Phillip Windell" wrote:
>
>> Plug the machines into a physical Switch with physical cables to make
>> sure
>> you haven't got the sharing on the machines all screwed up and it has
>> nothing to do with the "router".
>> You can use the switch built into the "router" if that is all you have.
>>
>> The wireless part is either working or it is not. It is not going to
>> simply
>> effect the ability to "share" and leave everything else working.
>>
>> --
>> Phillip Windell
>> www.wandtv.com
>>
>> The views expressed, are my own and not those of my employer, or
>> Microsoft,
>> or anyone else associated with me, including my cats.
>> -----------------------------------------------------
>>
>> "Paula" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:E962FB2D-C7D5-4C79-A76F-(E-Mail Removed)...
>> > Hello. We recently purchased a Linksys WRT54G-TM Hotspot router. It
>> > was
>> > setup on a Windows 2000 machine through regular cable, but we also have
>> > a
>> > Windows XP system running wireless. Now we cannot find each other on
>> > the
>> > network, nor can we share files, etc. I've tried numerous things from
>> > the
>> > router firewall to firewalls someplace else, but nothing is working.
>> > Can
>> > someone please provide step-by-step what needs to be done? We both us
>> > AVG
>> > antivirus software, but it was never a problem last time. We used to
>> > be
>> > able
>> > to share files very nicely -- until we switched routers. :-( any help
>> > would
>> > be appreciated.
>> >
>> > Paula
>>
>>
>>

Paula wrote:
> Hello. We recently purchased a Linksys WRT54G-TM Hotspot router. It was
> setup on a Windows 2000 machine through regular cable, but we also have a
> Windows XP system running wireless. Now we cannot find each other on the
> network, nor can we share files, etc. I've tried numerous things from the
> router firewall to firewalls someplace else, but nothing is working. Can
> someone please provide step-by-step what needs to be done? We both us AVG
> antivirus software, but it was never a problem last time. We used to be able
> to share files very nicely -- until we switched routers. :-( any help would
> be appreciated.
>
> Paula


The "isolation" option John mentioned is normally "off" by default. I'm
not familiar with your particular model of Linksys router, but if it
really has "Hotspot" in the name, perhaps the default for this setting
is changed. Log into the router's configuration screens and look at the
"Wireless" tab then "Advanced Wireless Settings." "AP Isolation" is at
the bottom of the page.

--
Lem -- MS-MVP

To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm

Great point, Lem.

"Lem" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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>
> The "isolation" option John mentioned is normally "off" by default. I'm
> not familiar with your particular model of Linksys router, but if it
> really has "Hotspot" in the name, perhaps the default for this setting is
> changed. Log into the router's configuration screens and look at the
> "Wireless" tab then "Advanced Wireless Settings." "AP Isolation" is at
> the bottom of the page.
>
> --
> Lem -- MS-MVP
>
> To the moon and back with 2K words of RAM and 36K words of ROM.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_Guidance_Computer
> http://history.nasa.gov/afj/compessay.htm

Hi
Unfortunately this seems to be prevalent trouble with the TM Hotspot
router. With No official solution.
In any case every computer can be made to work with a cable.
If you do not have a wire Network card you can install one.
If you can Not open the computer and install a PCI Network card, there are
USB to Ethernet adapters
If it a Laptop there are PCMCIA to Ethernet adapters.
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"Paula" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:E962FB2D-C7D5-4C79-A76F-(E-Mail Removed)...
> Hello. We recently purchased a Linksys WRT54G-TM Hotspot router. It was
> setup on a Windows 2000 machine through regular cable, but we also have a
> Windows XP system running wireless. Now we cannot find each other on the
> network, nor can we share files, etc. I've tried numerous things from the
> router firewall to firewalls someplace else, but nothing is working. Can
> someone please provide step-by-step what needs to be done? We both us AVG
> antivirus software, but it was never a problem last time. We used to be
> able
> to share files very nicely -- until we switched routers. :-( any help
> would
> be appreciated.
>
> Paula