Linksys and Laptop

Anybody know why my Linksys WRT54GS won't connect wirelessly with my laptop (PowerBook G4 1 GHz Power PC from like 2001 running on 10.2.8) the router connects fine with my two 2.16 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo but not with this. Any advice would be great!

What errors do you get?
Since the PowerBook is running Os 10.2 it probably can't connect to a WPA2 protected network. So if you are using WPA2 you either need to change it to WPA or upgrade the PowerBook to OS 10.3 or better.

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PC and laptop on diffferent IP address after linksys install

I have a PC connected via ethernet, and laptop connected through wireless both running Windows7. These are both new, and they were first set up replacing older units on an older (5 years) Linksys router. After purchasing a new WRT610 and following the set up, I did encounter problems of the PC and Laptop not 'seeing each other' (under Network on either computer, the other unit would not be displayed as present).
I had someone try to assist via the phone, and they had me run some commands to confirm the two units were not on the same IP address (if I am saying that right?). I vaguely recall something on my screen during the later stage of the install about an IP address issue, but was not aware of what that meant or what the implications would be. The new Linksys network ended up being called Network 6, where as my old one was Network 3. The tech phone support person mentioned something about v4 on one and v6 on the new. In the end, I was unable to resolve this and just reinstalled my older router.
1. Any advice of what steps I can take if I reinstall the WRT610 to get the PC and laptop to recognize each other? (internet access was not the problem, just could not set up file sharing or homegroups)
2. If I purchase a different router, any sense if I am bound to encounter the same problem? If I buy a new Linksys (after returning the WRT610), will a new install allow me to make changes or just assume I am running the same Network 6 (I did try to run the install again using the WRT610 but I was not allowed to due to the username and passwork no longer being admin)
Thanks in advance to anyone who may have encountered a similar problem. I've set up several networks for family, but never encountered this IP problem.

Make sure File and Printer Sharing is Enabled...Also make sure both the computer's are in the same workgroup...
The default workgroup name in Windows Vista has been changed to WORKGROUP. In WindowsXP, the default workgroup name is MSHOME...
Also go into the computer software firewall on each computer, and set it to "trust" the other computers on your network.
If your firewall or PC security program keeps a list of trusted applications (also known as a "trusted zone"), then make sure that your router is in the trusted zone on your firewall...

How do I setup a wireless file sharing network with a desktop and laptop?

Here are the specs.
Desktop, 1 Ethernet, hooked to Wireless router and is my main computer. XP Professional
Router, Wireless Linksys WRT54GL
Laptop, Wireless card and Ethernet. XP Home
Both the Desktop and Laptop can use the internet. The internet can be accessed by both computers. I have tried everything from creating a network via windows, messed with that for a couple days, tried programs and messed with them for a few hours.
I can sometimes see the other computer, when I deleted the programs I had to redo it, and so on. I made the folders I wanted shared, through the share menu when you right click on them, and they show up on the other computer, but I can't access them. It says I don't have access rights and to contact the administrator, but IM the administrator.
So, what do I do?

Disable all firewall on both the computers ....
Try to ping one computer to another ... see if it works ....
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Dropped connection when using Desktop and laptop

I have a Motorala cable modem connected to a Linksys 10/100 5-port Work Group Switch. I have my desktop connected to this switch and have a WRT5G Wireless Router connected also. The problem is that when my lap top is connected to the internet, the desktop does not connect and vice versa. When the desktop is connected, the laptop shows that there is a wireless connection, but the browser comes up saying no connection. Any advice?

Why exactly do you have this setup? The normal setup would be cable modem connecting to router. Computers (wired and wireless) connecting to router.
How exactly do you "connect" your desktop or laptop to the internet? What do you do to get a connection?
What you have is two devices connected directly the modem and thus your ISP. Unless the modem is actually a modem/router this won't work if your ISP does not allow more then 1 internet connection at a time.
I suspect this slightly setup is the actual problem. If you use the desktop, the desktop gets the IP address from the ISP. Now the desktop is using internet connection through the modem. Thus, your router cannot connect to the internet nor your laptop.
When your router connects to the internet it gets the IP address from the ISP. Again, the desktop cannot get an IP address anymore because the internet connection is already used.
The normal setup is that the internet port of your router is connected to the modem. The purpose of a router like the WRT is to share a single internet connection among several computers - wired and wireless.
Therefore I would suggest you connect the internet port of the WRT to the modem directly and hook up the desktop to a LAN port of the WRT. You can also connect the switch to a LAN port. Now desktop and laptop share the internet connection established by the WRT.

No connection with router and laptop

Can someone help me?
I have a question about Linksys and it couldn't be solved at a Dutch forum. I hope you will understand my question.
We have a PC with Windows XP and we have Internet on it. No problems.
But now we have a laptop with Windows Vista and it always worked. Since 2 days before yesterday we don't have Internet on it.
Our router is a Linksys WRT 160N. Two days before yesterday I couldn't come at the page http://192.168.1.1 and since that moment is Internet off at the laptop.
I have tried many things:
- I had reset the router (a few times)
- I had connected the router with the laptop and tried to type in that page. It wouldn't open.
- I had deleted all the networks and added our network.
- I went to start --> search engine and typed: cmd. I pushed at enter and after that I typed in: ipconfig. The I saw lots of lines which said: medium disconnected.
Can someone tell me what I have to do to getting Internet at our laptop? Or is the router out of order?
I have recognized something: all the lines where you can see if there is a conenction, are all green. Does that mean that the router isn't out of order? I don't understand anything of this.

First of all when you open the Command Prompt window on your Computer you need to type "ping 192.168.1.1" without Quotes. You are typing incorrect command that's the reason you are getting that error message.
You need to Connect you Laptop to the Router using an Ethernet Cable, and under Network Connection check if it shows you its Connected or Network Cable is Unplugged..... If it displays you Network Cable is Unplug, then Open Network Connections Window and Right click on "Local Area Connection" and click on Properties and then click on "Configure" and then click on the "Advance" tab and below you under "Properties" click "Speed and Duplex or Link Speed and Duplex Mode" and change the Value to "10Mbps Half Duplex"and click on OK and OK....
Once back to Network Connection window check if the "Local Area Connection" is connected or not... If yes then you can open the Command Prompt window and type "ipconfig" and hit enter and check the "IP address and Default Gateway", then again in the Command Prompt window type "ping default gateway IP" and hit enter and check if you are getting any replies, if yes, then using the Default Gateway IP you can login to the Router setup page and change the Wireless Settings of your Router...
For Wireless Settings, please do the following : -
Click on the Wireless tab
- Provide a unique name in the Wireless Network Name (SSID) box in order to differentiate your network from your neighbors network...
- Set the Radio Band to Standard-20MHz and change the Standard channel to 11-2.462GHz...Wireless SSID broadcast should be Enabled and then click on Save Settings...
For Wireless Security : -
Click on the Sub tab under Wireless > Wireless Security...
Change the Wireless security mode to WPA, For Encryption, select TKIP...For Passphrase input your desired WPA Key. For example , MySecretKey , This will serve as your network key whenever you connect to your wireless network. Do NOT give this key to anyone and remember the key.
NOTE : Passphrase should be more that 8 characters...
Once you are done with this settings, on your Laptop right click on the Wireless Network Connection and click on "View Available Wireless Network" and locate your Wireless Network and try to connect to it....
NOTE : Make sure the Wireless Switch on your Laptop is Turned ON.

HT204053 I have one apple id for my iPad and a second apple id for my iPhone and laptop. I just want to use one apple id. How do I delete the apple id on my iPad and make it consistent with the other two devices?

I have one apple id on my iPad and a second apple id on my iPhone and laptop. I want to use one apple id for everything. I tried wiping my iPad and synching it with my laptop. The old apple id still remains on my iPad. I can't get rid of it. Help.

On the iPad open Settings/iCloud and delete the account using the button at the bottom. Once deleted log in using the other account. For iTunes Stores use Settings/iTunes & Apps Stores, tapp on the Apple ID at the top then sign out. Once done sign in using the other account. Once you are happy with the changes plug your iPad into your computer to update the backup.

A new IMac, old xp pc, Linksys and a new Hp All in one...now what?

Someone please point me in the right direction. I need to share all the functions of the HP all in one, printing and scanning with my new mac and old xp PC. Sharing files will be nice as well. At this point all will be hardwired. I may add a PC notebook wirelessly in the future. The Imac and the pc are hardwired to the router ( Linksys WRT54G Version 2). At this point I can access the internet fine. The printer HP CM1312nfi MFP is still in the box.
What do I do next. My router is out of warrantee and Linksys will not help. Apple care tells me to call Linksys and HP says the same.
I need a simple step by step guide that I can understand. I have been searching the internet for days and I simply give up?
Please help.
Thanks in advance!
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Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
MacFixIt Tutorials,
MacTips, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual, Leopard Edition.
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist.
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

My ipad and laptop were stolen, how can I get my data back?

Both my ipad and laptop were stolen. Ive downloaded itunes onto a new laptop but none of my files are there. I was using iCloud.Can anyone help?

You're music can be downlooaded (if it was purchased using iTunes) have you signed into your account in iTunes on the new laptop?
If the music was not purchased from iTunes and you are using iTunes Match you can also download it. If you are not using iTunes Match music that was not purchased from iTunes is gone.

I have a 16GB iPhone 3GS. Tried synching my phone through iTunes (11.0.1 I think... on a 2009 Macbook Pro). Now when I connect to iTunes, it says it does not recognise the content on my phone. Is this because my phone (and laptop) are too old?

I have a 16GB iPhone 3GS. Tried synching my phone through iTunes (11.0.1 I think... on a 2009 Macbook Pro). Now when I connect to iTunes, it says it does not recognise the content on my phone. Is this because my phone (and laptop) are too old?
Also, when I tried to Restore the settings, an Error Message pops up that says " The iPhone software update server could not be contacted. The requested resource was not found.
I'm trying to free up space on my phone by removing [literally] thousands of old photos which were originally synched to the phone, because I had forgotten to uncheck the photos button when I synched it ages ago.
I have also tried synching it on my 24" iMac (running OSX Snow Leopard). But again, when I try restoring the phone through itunes, it says the file is corrupted. It sggests unplugging the device, and then plugging it in again. I have done this numerous times with no success.
I'm guessing it must be because my phone (and versions of iTunes, and OSX) are all too old.
Please can anybody help.
Cheers,
Dan_nz.

There are multiple reasons that lead to issue. You should read the troubleshooting guide to get the right solution to solve the issue: iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch not recognized in iTunes for Windows - Apple Support

HP Officejet pro 8610 and laptop wont communicate

Trying to setup new printer to print wirelessly. Printer and laptop are both connected to the same wireless device but the laptop cant find the printer. Disabled firewall and tried all the things listed under troubleshooting. Any help would be appreciated

It could be that the 'same wireless device' you mentioned in your post is preventing the communication. Some routers segment the network and isolate clients. It the device you are using is doing that the laptop will not see the printer. If you reply back please give us the brand and model of the wireless device you are using to connect the printer to the laptop.
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These alerts occur due to timeouts or conflicts trying to write a file during download.
If you encounter this issue while while downloading something from the iTunes Store:
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Mac OS X:  ~/Music/iTunes/iTunes Media/Downloads Note: "iTunes Media" may appear as "iTunes Music. Also, the tilde (~) refers to your Home directory.
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Delete the Downloads folder on your computer.
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Choose Store > Check for Available Downloads.
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