Being a good neighbor & sharing internet but not folders?

My neighbor wants to use my wireless network. I have a WRT54G wireless router. I have it set up passworded/private because I share internet, folders, and a printer across my home computers (2 wired desktops, 1 wireless laptop, 1 wireless PDA).
So is there anyway to give my neighbor access to just the internet and not the printer and shared folders??
(especially the shared folders as it contains business stuff) I would still want to have access to the shared folders on my wireless laptop.

No. Not with your router. The only thing you can limit inside your LAN is access between wireless devices, i.e. from one wireless device to another wireless device. All wireless devices have full access to the wired LAN.

Similar Messages

Bad video quality on Atom over Internet, but not o...

I have an Asus netbook with a 1.66GHz Atom, 1GB DDR3, and XP. The video quality when in a call over the Internet is almost always bad, and Skype complains the computer is "slow". There is no virus scanner or any other garbage running that sucks up resources. I keep it lean.
So I tried using a different computer to make the call; an 8 year old Sempron laptop, also with XP and 2.2GHz or close to that. Video quality is great. So it's obviously a computer performance issue, right?
It gets stranger. I set up a video call between these two computers over my LAN (i.e. within the same house). Video quality is great on both.
The results have been similar over a span of a year or more, calling people in different parts of the country, and even dropping Wifi and using a cable.
So what causes Skype to think the computer is slow when video calling over the Internet, but not when calling another computer on the same LAN? I have a theory, but I'll hold that thought for right now.

I have been using iChat exclusively over WiFi (Airport Extreme) from my iMac, and via Ethernet and WiFi from my Powerbook. I have not had any quality issues when connecting in this manner. Connections within my local network from WiFi to WiFi, as well as to outside connections over Broadband have all been of very good quality. Now if I can just get it all working again following the upgrade to Leopard 10.5.1.
FYI: I have even used iChat AV on Tiger using DUN on my Treo650 (Sprint), which worked fine as well.

Is it possible to connect an iMac to the internet but not to the network?

Hello,
I volunteered to purchase an iMac for our company. This huge company maintains a huge windows-only network environment and IT does not support any macs (nor do they want to have them on the network).
Hence, since we really need this machine to be a mac and not a PC I had to promise to set it up as a stand-alone machine and to get anti-virus protection (as users will be coming in with their jump drives etc). At least for the latter reason (regular updates of virus definitions must be possible) we'd like to have it connected to the internet.
How would I escape the dilemma that as soon as I'd hook it up via ethernet, it would of course get internet but at the same time would see all other machines on the network? (it will sure do so as I had tried it out with some other machine running on the same OS)
Is there a way to configure Snow Leopard to allow for internet but not network access?
Does it make sense at all (for security reasons that is)?
thank you very much,
HD

Is there a way to configure Snow Leopard to allow for internet but not network access?
Well, 'internet' is 'network access' so at one level your question makes no sense.
If, on the other hand, what you want to do is segregate your Mac from the other machines then that's a different issue. There are numerous ways of doing that, but most would involve some level of interaction with the network administrators. Given their ana^H^H^H attitude towards Macs that may be an issue.
The best way would be to setup a separate VLAN for the Mac. This will create a separate logical network within the company network with only this Mac and the network router in it. No PC would see the Mac, and the Mac wouldn't be scarred by seeing all those PCs. This cannot be done without buy-in from the network admins, though.
A step down from that would be to use one PC in the network as a gateway to the rest of the network. The Mac would talk to this PC, and the PC would pass the data out to the rest of the network. This would require admin rights on the PC, though, which you may or may not have (I've seen a lot of corporate networks… :: shudder ::)
The last option would be to setup an entirely separate internet connection for the Mac but there are logistical issues there, too.
My advice: Buy a dozen Krispy Kremes for the network guys and sweet talk them into building you a VLAN.

PSE 10 will print from the organizer and in sharing mode, but not from full edit

I'm using pse10 on a computer with an i7 processor with 12GB of ram and windows 7 with a color laser printer. The print function works fine while in organizer and sharing mode, but not from full edit. When I try to print from full edit, I get an error message with a red "X" on it that says: "Before you can perform printer related tasks such as page setup or printing a document, you need to install a printer." I can't figure it out. The printer is in "ready" state, and works fine in the organizer mode, and in share. Any thoughts on what I'm missing? Thanks for any help in advance.

This occurs frequently with HP printers, though others are implicted as well from time to time
In Control panel>Devices and printers, right click your active printer, go to Printer Properties, and rename the printer to something short, e.g. my printer
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/865/cpsid_86566.html

Downloads - I want to open some PDFs/other file types from the internet but not have to save them; I can't figure out how to view them and close them without having to save them first.

Downloads - I want to open some PDFs/other file types from the internet but not have to save them. I can't figure out how to view them and close them without having to save them first. When I click on a file, the downloads box opens and depending on the setting, it auto saves the file or asks me where to save the file. What if I don't want to save it anywhere, I just want to view it and close it?

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Adobe+Reader+plugin+with+Firefox
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Opening+PDF+files+within+Firefox

MOV looks good in QT player but not DVDSP !

I exported a MOV from FCP using Apple ProRes 422(HQ) (my best choice I reckon) and it looked pretty sharp when I viewed it externally in Quicktime player. So, I was quite pleased.
However, when I imported into DVDSP and simulated it, the text (for example) looks poorer quality. And, having burned a disc and looked at it on a TV, the text still looks and other images still lack quality.
Why does it look good in QT player but not DVDSP simulated?

It's because DVD SP is converting it to MPEG-2 in order to put it on the disc. This will result in lower quality than your ProRes version. Also, if your ProRes version was HD, bear in mind that it will also be converted to SD for the DVD.
For best results, put it through Compressor first using the DVD 90 mins Best Quality setting with Dolby audio, then import the resulting two files into DVD SP. This will produce much better results than with DVD SP's default encoder.

Audio through Screen Sharing.app but not Remote Desktop?

Can anyone enlighten me as to why audio from a remote Mountain Lion machine can be heard through the Screen Sharing.app but not Apple Remote Desktop? Do they use different protocols?

Your ssh command should look something like:
ssh -L 22590:localhost:5900 remove.mac.system.address
Then you connect using
Finder -> Go -> Connect to server -> vnc://localhost:22590
Have you been doing anything close to that?

Airport express connects to internet, but not print server

hello all. i hope someone can help me with this. 2 days ago, my wife was able to print using her ibook/airport expess setup. today, the network diagnostics has this message: "network diagnostics was able to connect to the internet but not to the server EPSON Stylus CX3800.pdldatastream.tcp.local. this could be caused by problems with the server, or an internet problem between this computer and the server." she says this happened when she turned it on. what could be causing this? any and all help welcome. mcrat

You can reset the AirPort Express (AX) following the directions in Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ.
Then you can use AirPort Utility on your computer to configure the AX.

Hi i use the hp lap in connecting for internet but not open the bro

hi
i have some problam in my laptop in connecting for internet but not open for broswer and not update for software tell the solution

Hi @jerry3 ,
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums and Welcome. I have looked into your issue about your HP Notebook and not getting to the Internet. First try just to reset the router. Unplug from the power wait a few moments and plug back in.
Can get to safe mode with command prompt? F11 upon startup choose safe mode with Networking.
Can you get to the Internet in safe mode?
Please note remove any and all USB devices, and remove memory cards from the card reader slot. Disconnect all non-essential devices.
You can do a system restore. System restore will help if something automatically updated and did not go well on the Notebook.
I would be happy to assist if needed. How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?
Please let me know.
Thanks.
Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom to say “Thanks” for helping!

TS1492 I can connect to the internet but not to itunes

itunes error 11333, I can connect to the internet but not to itunes Store. Apple Support, mention update to itunes 7.5 will solve the problem, but if check for itunes updates in my system, it says that the system is pu to date

I won't give you a lecture about how poor WEP encryption is, but are you sure that is the problem? Is it possible that your new modem (or the carrier behind it) is not providing DHCP service?

Shared Internet Connection not working between G3 iMacs

Trying to share an AirPort connection on iMac 1 over ethernet to iMac 2.
iMac 1 is a 400 MHz iMac G3 running OS 10.2.8. It has AirPort and I set the Sharing-Internet pane to share its AirPort connection over Ethernet. The Firewall is off.
iMac 2 is connected to iMac 1 via crossover cable. It's a 500 MHz G3 running OS 10.3.9.
AirPort base station is set to Pass-through for IP addresses, and is connected via the WAN port to a D-Link Dl604 router's LAN port; the router connects to a cable modem via ethernet from its WAN port. The network consists of about 11 Macs and 3 PCs. 4 of the Macs connect by AirPort and 6 plus the PCs connect by ethernet, leaving the odd man out, the iMac 500. I don't use the network to share info between machines, just to allow all to access the internet
In the Network preference pane on # 2, I have a green light for ethernet -- but it isn't being fed the right info in TCP/IP ... the router info is not the IP of # 1 nor is it the IP of my Router or of my AirPort base station -- I have no idea what it's from but it looks like it's self-assigned. The Router address of #2 is 192.168.2.1, and the supposed network address of #2 is 192.168.2.4.
So, iMac 2 won't connect to the Internet. If I unplug the ethernet cable, the TCP/IP info on #2 disappears, but the same info reappears as soon as I reconnect the crossover cable. I have rebooted the machines to no avail.
Now, I also tried a direct connection from #2 to my router in another room (conventional ethernet cable) and #2 had no problem getting online.
I also tried #2 connected to my Dual G4 (running 10.3.9) in a third room, with the G4 sharing its AirPort connection over Ethernet - result is the same as when connected to #1 -- green light, no internet connection, and a wonky router address. To top it off I run Remote Desktop 2.2 from the Dual G4 and it can't see #2 even when the supposed network address on #2 is entered into ARD manually.
The only thing that's right is the subnet mask.
Any ideas? I've done this with other Macs and never had an issue til now. I even started over and reinstalled OS 10.3.9 on the iMac 500, to no avail.
Is there a cache file or plist file somewhere I need to trash? Too bad there is no way to manually "reboot" TCP/IP. I did try the Internet Setup Assistant, and it told me I would have to enter a manual address. I don't get it -- it's fine with a direct connection, but not through a shared connection....

Solved!
I forgot about permissions and disk repair in Disk Utility. After doing this, the tethering is working again.

Connects to internet but not local network

My AX worked fine for the past year. While traveling I disconnected the AX and set the wireless mode in Airport Admin Utility to 'Wireless disabled' and then connected an iMac by ethernet wire for our housesitter. All worked well. On my return I plugged in the AX and reset the Wireless Mode to 'Create a Wireless Network (home router)'. All appeared to work well for the past week. Until today.... when I tried to print wirelessly to a printer connected to my server in the office outside our home. The MacBook Pro was unable to find the printer or the server. It was formerly able to this with no problem.
The MacBook Pro can connect to the internet by the AX but not to my local network.
When I choose 'connect to server' from the Go menu I'm unable to locate the server. I determined that if I enter the local address in the 'server address' window I am able to connect but remain unable to print. My former protocol was to choose the 'browse' button and choose from a list of possible computers (their are a number of Macs possibly on the network).
If I take the MacBook Pro across the driveway to the office and plug into my network the computer finds the server and the printer with no problem.
I've done a hard-reset twice - to no avail. And attempted a factory default re-set 3x but don't believe it worked since the green light didn't flash 4x as expected - it came on briefly and then turned amber while it re-started, but when I used Airport Set up Assistant all my former settings were there and the same password I had entered so I don't believe it reset to factory defaults.
Yow!
I'll really appreciate any assistance.
paul sokal

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am sure linksys will take care of bug(if any) you mentioned.

Disable internet but not MMS, is it possible?

Hi guys,
my girlfriend has an iPhone 4, the "stable" situation was that she was able to send and receive MMS, but not to browse in internet (but through WiFi of course). She liked the situation, because in Italy rates to go in internet are not very convenient...
Then Vodafone decided to provide her (as gift) with one month of free internet. She accepted and her iPhone "got configured"... somehow...
Now that the month is expired, now and then some application connects and she pay quite a lot of money to Vodafone... The only way in which she can avoid the problem is by disabling 3G and GPRS data, however with this she can't send and receive MMS...
Vodafone said that it is not in their services configuration the problem, but in her phone, and that she should find proper way to disable internet. Any idea of how to do it, without losing MMS?
THANKS!!
Marco

I have an iPhone 3GS, and I live happily without being connected... Or better, I have WiFi in office and at home and I don't need more... Indeed my iPhone can send MMS, but it cannot browse internet without Vodafone configuring my phone somehow...
The same situation applied to my girlfriend with her iPhone 4G, but after Vodafone "promotion", now the phone is configured and we cannot do anything about it...
The question was if it was possible to configure iPhone 4G to go back to the previous situation... In 3GS, I have Settings -> General -> Network, I have options to configure APN connection data, while iPhone 4G doesn't seem to have it... Does anyone know how to configure the phone?
Thanks,
Marco

PC can connect to internet but not time capsule

We are having no trouble getting onto our internet or accessing the time capsule with our Mac. However, the PC we have can get onto the internet, but is unable to access the time capsule. We need to be able to backup information from both of our computers.
Please help us!

Did you install the Airport utility onto windows? If not do so.. it should include bonjour which helps greatly. Make sure it does.
TC and wireless names may prevent access to resources.. are your names Apple style with that wonderful apostrophe.. illegal in the windows world?? Spaces in names also not legal.
Change all names to SMB type.. short .. no spaces.. straight alphanumeric.
Do you have permissions issues.. ??
Have you opened file sharing and turned on the guest account.. read and write access.
Do you have the right workgroup..?
Please put in WORKGROUP.. assuming that is the workgroup.
If you still have issues.. are you using homegroup in windows.. well stop it.
If you still have issues .. are you connecting correctly using proper URL in windows explorer, ie \\TCname or \\TCIPaddress (obviously replacing with actual name or actual IP)
If you still have issues.. ping the TC by name and IP and turn off all firewalls.
Do each in turn.. even step 1 might be enough.

Why has my ipad mini stoppedaccessing mail and internet but not skype?

2 days ago my ipad mini 2 suddenly decided to stop being able to access email or use safari to browse the internet when connected to the cellular network - but NOT when connected to wifi. It also only connects to words with friends via wifi as well as other games.
Oddly enough I am still able to use skype.
Please help! I have injured my foot and would like to avoid having to track down an Apple store if possible.
So far I have tried:
rebooting the normal way,
resetting the ipad,
resetting the network settings,
resetting all settings on the ipad,
removing the sim card and reinserting it,
deleting the email account and adding it again -
all to no avail. Still desperately looking for an answer!

A restore might help.
Backup & Restore
Restore iOS

Being a good neighbor & sharing internet but not folders?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for