JackMDS;
I had selected the basic "Home Network" option for this network.
Is that the best choice for a network with a Non-Microsoft workstation?
Regarding the Network name I had changed it to "Eagle".
Regarding network shares they had all been turned to on.
Regarding an anti-Virus package...
Hello ScottMac;
Please note that my TP/Link 2+2 Model 8817 Modem is both a Modem and Router.
I have been advised earlier not to use the "WAN Port" because of this.
It is because of this that the modem/router wants to use 192.168.1.1
Hello Jack;
Thank you so much for all of the detail, I will spend a lot of time digesting this information and do my best.
Please be patient with me as I am far from being as knowledgeable as you!
Thank you again
I believe that you will find in Windows 7 Professional (maybe other versions as well) that Windows 7 automatically inputs address that will work when creating a work group.
To recap, I have a Windows 7 system which is connected to the Internet via a Modem/Router. Connected to this router...
Hello All;
Sorry about the delay, have a crew in the house painting etc. and am not able to get the home theater system back in place. I expect in another day or so to be able to report back.
On a quick note the comment and diagram that Serpretetsky put together is correct.
This is the...
Hello Jack;
The Linksys modem is fairly new and is still a current model sold here. I found an old cross-over cable that I put together about 11 or 12 years ago and installed it.
My Internet through put went through the floor, it might be the cable or maybe as you say the straight through cable...
What a dumb ass I am by not being more specific as to the exact problem.
I am not able to see nor Ping the HTPC, the HTPC of course cannot see my home network.
I really like Windows 7 but from a networking point of view it is not as specific when it comes to networking specifics versus Windows...
This has to be the end of the road for this connectivity project that I have, I have been battling it for over one month now and am at the end of my patience.
Several people have made suggestions some seemed to work others well??
I am presently connected to the Internet with a TP-Link...
Hello JackMDS;
I have followed your link to ( http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html)!
Fairly easy instructions but am a bit confused as what to do, If I use the USB port my connection is only 10MB/second versus the 100MB/second that I get using a NIC port on my motherboard. Probably not an issue...
Hello;
You where right the TD-8817 ADSL modem turns out to be a router/modem, here is the information on it!
What This Product Does
ADSL2+ Ethernet Modem Router TD-8817 is a high performance modem router that provides a full rate of ADSL2+ standard with the superb reliability and a...
I am sorry but I do not have another PC to try and see if it gets the same results.
Regarding assigned IP's here is my list:
Fixed IP addresses:
192.168.1.1 TP-Link Modem (Default Gateway)
192.168.1.2 Router Port Forwarding
192.168.1.3 TP-Link USB Connection (Hidden Service)
192.168.1.4 Main...
First off thank you for the replies.
Regarding the use of DHCP it is not enabled and I manually set up each of the IP address for the Modem, router, work station and HTPC.
Regarding having a modem/router this is not the case is is just a plain modem
for Internet access.
Please keep the...
Hello All;
I recently installed a Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Router to my main computer which has a DSL modem for internet connectivity. My system has a core dual processor with 2GB of ram 1TB of disk space, DVD writer etc.
My operating system is Windows XP running SP3, prior...
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