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I accidentally changed my Wireless Base Station (MSFT) 's IP Address to  
something arbitrary, and now I cannot access it anymore, and my connection is  
completely screwed. If I try to access the Base Station Management Utility,  
and go to Management Tool, that option is now grayed out. The computer can  
still see the wireless network, but everytime I try to connect, I get an  
"incorrect" security key, although it is the same one I have been using for  
one year. I tried to reset AND restore the base station numerous times, and I  
still don't know how to access the thing. Can anyone help me fix this  
problem??? I tried contacting MSFT e-mail support, but they don't have it for  
the MN-500 model. Thanks. (By the way, I am running SP2).

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If you're holding a pen tip or unfolded paperclip in the Reset hole on the  
back of the base station, make sure you're holding it for at least five  
seconds.  This will be confirmed by alternating orange and green lights on  
the router itself.  Once that is done, you should be able to directly access  
the base station by opening your browser and going to 192.168.2.1 in the  
address line.  That is the default address, while "admin" without the  
quotes, is the default password after you've reset it properly.
--  
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
 
 
"UPM" <UPM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message  
news:EE78744D-0E11-4E34-844D-9D9C07D95E19@microsoft.com...
>I accidentally changed my Wireless Base Station (MSFT) 's IP Address to
> something arbitrary, and now I cannot access it anymore, and my connection  
> is
> completely screwed. If I try to access the Base Station Management  
> Utility,
> and go to Management Tool, that option is now grayed out. The computer can
> still see the wireless network, but everytime I try to connect, I get an
> "incorrect" security key, although it is the same one I have been using  
> for
> one year. I tried to reset AND restore the base station numerous times,  
> and I
> still don't know how to access the thing. Can anyone help me fix this
> problem??? I tried contacting MSFT e-mail support, but they don't have it  
> for
> the MN-500 model. Thanks. (By the way, I am running SP2).

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Chris, thanks for the reply. I did what you said and held a pen tip to the  
back of the reset hole, and after I saw alternating orange and green lights  
for a few seconds, I let go, therefore restoring the base station to factory  
defaults. My computer that should be connecting to the base station, can see  
a network called 'MSHOME' with no security (I assume this is the default  
network), and can connect. However, I receive no internet connection, and  
when I try to access 192.168.2.1, I keep getting "Cannot Find Server" errors.  
Any thoughts?
 
"Chris H." wrote:
 
> If you're holding a pen tip or unfolded paperclip in the Reset hole on the  
> back of the base station, make sure you're holding it for at least five  
> seconds.  This will be confirmed by alternating orange and green lights on  
> the router itself.  Once that is done, you should be able to directly access  
> the base station by opening your browser and going to 192.168.2.1 in the  
> address line.  That is the default address, while "admin" without the  
> quotes, is the default password after you've reset it properly.
> --  
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>  
>  
> "UPM" <UPM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message  
> news:EE78744D-0E11-4E34-844D-9D9C07D95E19@microsoft.com...
> >I accidentally changed my Wireless Base Station (MSFT) 's IP Address to
> > something arbitrary, and now I cannot access it anymore, and my connection  
> > is
> > completely screwed. If I try to access the Base Station Management  
> > Utility,
> > and go to Management Tool, that option is now grayed out. The computer can
> > still see the wireless network, but everytime I try to connect, I get an
> > "incorrect" security key, although it is the same one I have been using  
> > for
> > one year. I tried to reset AND restore the base station numerous times,  
> > and I
> > still don't know how to access the thing. Can anyone help me fix this
> > problem??? I tried contacting MSFT e-mail support, but they don't have it  
> > for
> > the MN-500 model. Thanks. (By the way, I am running SP2).  
>  
>  
>

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Okay, good first steps.  Now you need to go into the base station, change  
the default name from "MSHOME" to something unique for your LAN - like  
UPMLan - and then program the base station for the items your ISP has given  
you.  These would include whether or not you have a fixed (static) or  
rotating IP address (as assigned by your Internet Service Provider) and  
whether they've told you to put in two DNS numbers.  They would have the  
information for you.
 
After you do that, telling the base station how to connect (and perhaps  
there's a password for your account involved, along with a Username), then  
you need to set up each computer to talk to the base station.  It becomes  
the main connection to your ISP, and will automatically do the connecting  
for you, no matter the machine you're on.  Make each system part of the LAN  
name you've chosen, and you need to furnish (for wireless only) the  
appropriate password you have assigned on the LAN - not the ISP password, if  
required.
 
You can easily change the LAN name designation by right-click My Computer,  
select Properties, then go to the Computer Name tab, and look at the  
Workgroup: listing.  If it doesn't match the name you've assigned, use the  
Change button to access the next screen where you'll see Workgroup toward  
the bottom.  Put a dot in the radial, the put in the proper Workgroup name.
 
OK your way out, restart your system, and then go into Network Connections.  
You may or may not have an icon present representing the LAN.  If you don't,  
use the Create a new connection in the left pane.  If you do, right-click  
the icon, select Properties and then on the General tab, highlight the  
TCP/IP listing and use the Properties button.
 
You should have a dot in the radial, "Obtain an IP address automatically"  
and below that, "Obtain DNS server address automatically.  These two items  
are referring to your base station setup, not the ISP settings (which is  
handled automatically now, thanks to your programming).
 
That should get you going for a connection to the Internet, which the base  
station now signing in for you with the ISP, and serving as the middle man  
for the connection each time you're accessing the Internet.
 
If you have any wireless machines on your system, take a look in the User's  
Guide, because you'll also need to feed the encryption code into the  
settings on each wireless machine.
--  
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
 
 
"UPM" <UPM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message  
news:F6139E52-84FD-41B9-9F47-702DA57C460A@microsoft.com...
> Chris, thanks for the reply. I did what you said and held a pen tip to the
> back of the reset hole, and after I saw alternating orange and green  
> lights
> for a few seconds, I let go, therefore restoring the base station to  
> factory
> defaults. My computer that should be connecting to the base station, can  
> see
> a network called 'MSHOME' with no security (I assume this is the default
> network), and can connect. However, I receive no internet connection, and
> when I try to access 192.168.2.1, I keep getting "Cannot Find Server"  
> errors.
> Any thoughts?
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> If you're holding a pen tip or unfolded paperclip in the Reset hole on  
>> the
>> back of the base station, make sure you're holding it for at least five
>> seconds.  This will be confirmed by alternating orange and green lights  
>> on
>> the router itself.  Once that is done, you should be able to directly  
>> access
>> the base station by opening your browser and going to 192.168.2.1 in the
>> address line.  That is the default address, while "admin" without the
>> quotes, is the default password after you've reset it properly.
>> --  
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "UPM" <UPM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:EE78744D-0E11-4E34-844D-9D9C07D95E19@microsoft.com...
>> >I accidentally changed my Wireless Base Station (MSFT) 's IP Address to
>> > something arbitrary, and now I cannot access it anymore, and my  
>> > connection
>> > is
>> > completely screwed. If I try to access the Base Station Management
>> > Utility,
>> > and go to Management Tool, that option is now grayed out. The computer  
>> > can
>> > still see the wireless network, but everytime I try to connect, I get  
>> > an
>> > "incorrect" security key, although it is the same one I have been using
>> > for
>> > one year. I tried to reset AND restore the base station numerous times,
>> > and I
>> > still don't know how to access the thing. Can anyone help me fix this
>> > problem??? I tried contacting MSFT e-mail support, but they don't have  
>> > it
>> > for
>> > the MN-500 model. Thanks. (By the way, I am running SP2).
>>
>>
>>

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Wow. That has to be the most detailed, well-put support answer I've ever  
received. And the best thing is...IT WORKED! Thank you so much, you are  
invaluable. I called MSFT support group and the evading they gave me is  
ridiculous in comparison to the help received from people like you. Keep up  
the awesome work!!!
 
Now, I'm sorry if I'm overstepping here with question, but you  
seem very knowledgeable about these kind of things and I think you could best  
answer it:
 
I changed my workgroup to the name of the workgroup that my other two Wired  
computers have. The setup is as follows:
 
Modem 1 -> Router 1-> Computer 1 and Computer 2
Modem 1-> Router 1-> Base station -> Computer 3 (The one you just helped me  
fix)
 
The modem and router are the same, I just can't draw two line pictures
 
Anyway, I would like so that I can share files between Computer 3 and the  
other computers. Computers 1 and 2 can view each other under "View workgroup  
Computers" fine, and can access each other, but when I go to Computer 3, it  
says "UPNLan is not accessible. You might not have permission...contact  
administrator, etc."
 
I've been on some forums and multiple people have said, "Disable DCHP on the  
Base Station" or "Change the Base Station IP to your LinkSys Router's IP  
range (which is 192.168.1.1)" - note, this method is the one that got me in  
trouble in the first place .
 
Would you know of any techniques that might help me to get my computers to  
view each other properly? Thanks so much!
 
"Chris H." wrote:
 
> Okay, good first steps.  Now you need to go into the base station, change  
> the default name from "MSHOME" to something unique for your LAN - like  
> UPMLan - and then program the base station for the items your ISP has given  
> you.  These would include whether or not you have a fixed (static) or  
> rotating IP address (as assigned by your Internet Service Provider) and  
> whether they've told you to put in two DNS numbers.  They would have the  
> information for you.
>  
> After you do that, telling the base station how to connect (and perhaps  
> there's a password for your account involved, along with a Username), then  
> you need to set up each computer to talk to the base station.  It becomes  
> the main connection to your ISP, and will automatically do the connecting  
> for you, no matter the machine you're on.  Make each system part of the LAN  
> name you've chosen, and you need to furnish (for wireless only) the  
> appropriate password you have assigned on the LAN - not the ISP password, if  
> required.
>  
> You can easily change the LAN name designation by right-click My Computer,  
> select Properties, then go to the Computer Name tab, and look at the  
> Workgroup: listing.  If it doesn't match the name you've assigned, use the  
> Change button to access the next screen where you'll see Workgroup toward  
> the bottom.  Put a dot in the radial, the put in the proper Workgroup name.
>  
> OK your way out, restart your system, and then go into Network Connections.  
> You may or may not have an icon present representing the LAN.  If you don't,  
> use the Create a new connection in the left pane.  If you do, right-click  
> the icon, select Properties and then on the General tab, highlight the  
> TCP/IP listing and use the Properties button.
>  
> You should have a dot in the radial, "Obtain an IP address automatically"  
> and below that, "Obtain DNS server address automatically.  These two items  
> are referring to your base station setup, not the ISP settings (which is  
> handled automatically now, thanks to your programming).
>  
> That should get you going for a connection to the Internet, which the base  
> station now signing in for you with the ISP, and serving as the middle man  
> for the connection each time you're accessing the Internet.
>  
> If you have any wireless machines on your system, take a look in the User's  
> Guide, because you'll also need to feed the encryption code into the  
> settings on each wireless machine.
> --  
> Chris H.
> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> Associate Expert
> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>  
>  
> "UPM" <UPM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message  
> news:F6139E52-84FD-41B9-9F47-702DA57C460A@microsoft.com...
> > Chris, thanks for the reply. I did what you said and held a pen tip to the
> > back of the reset hole, and after I saw alternating orange and green  
> > lights
> > for a few seconds, I let go, therefore restoring the base station to  
> > factory
> > defaults. My computer that should be connecting to the base station, can  
> > see
> > a network called 'MSHOME' with no security (I assume this is the default
> > network), and can connect. However, I receive no internet connection, and
> > when I try to access 192.168.2.1, I keep getting "Cannot Find Server"  
> > errors.
> > Any thoughts?
> >
> > "Chris H." wrote:
> >
> >> If you're holding a pen tip or unfolded paperclip in the Reset hole on  
> >> the
> >> back of the base station, make sure you're holding it for at least five
> >> seconds.  This will be confirmed by alternating orange and green lights  
> >> on
> >> the router itself.  Once that is done, you should be able to directly  
> >> access
> >> the base station by opening your browser and going to 192.168.2.1 in the
> >> address line.  That is the default address, while "admin" without the
> >> quotes, is the default password after you've reset it properly.
> >> --  
> >> Chris H.
> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
> >> Associate Expert
> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
> >>
> >>
> >> "UPM" <UPM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:EE78744D-0E11-4E34-844D-9D9C07D95E19@microsoft.com...
> >> >I accidentally changed my Wireless Base Station (MSFT) 's IP Address to
> >> > something arbitrary, and now I cannot access it anymore, and my  
> >> > connection
> >> > is
> >> > completely screwed. If I try to access the Base Station Management
> >> > Utility,
> >> > and go to Management Tool, that option is now grayed out. The computer  
> >> > can
> >> > still see the wireless network, but everytime I try to connect, I get  
> >> > an
> >> > "incorrect" security key, although it is the same one I have been using
> >> > for
> >> > one year. I tried to reset AND restore the base station numerous times,
> >> > and I
> >> > still don't know how to access the thing. Can anyone help me fix this
> >> > problem??? I tried contacting MSFT e-mail support, but they don't have  
> >> > it
> >> > for
> >> > the MN-500 model. Thanks. (By the way, I am running SP2).
> >>
> >>
> >>  
>  
>  
>

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8-)  All three computers should be part of the same Workgroup, and you need  
to make sure you've enabled File Sharing on each computer.  If you don't  
have any Sharing set up, there's nothing to access.  I would check the  
Properties of each LAN connection to make sure they exactly match everyone  
else on the LAN.  If you're wired to the router on all three machines,  
everything should be done automatically for you, once the settings are  
matched.
 
You need to have the following installed in the LAN properties, General tab:
- Client for Microsoft Networks
- File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
- Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
--  
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
 
 
"UPM" <UPM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message  
newsA23F014-AD7B-4701-9316-3BBDD0825F28@microsoft.com...
> Wow. That has to be the most detailed, well-put support answer I've ever
> received. And the best thing is...IT WORKED! Thank you so much, you are
> invaluable. I called MSFT support group and the evading they gave me is
> ridiculous in comparison to the help received from people like you. Keep  
> up
> the awesome work!!!
>
> Now, I'm sorry if I'm overstepping here with question, but you
> seem very knowledgeable about these kind of things and I think you could  
> best
> answer it:
>
> I changed my workgroup to the name of the workgroup that my other two  
> Wired
> computers have. The setup is as follows:
>
> Modem 1 -> Router 1-> Computer 1 and Computer 2
> Modem 1-> Router 1-> Base station -> Computer 3 (The one you just helped  
> me
> fix)
>
> The modem and router are the same, I just can't draw two line pictures
>
> Anyway, I would like so that I can share files between Computer 3 and the
> other computers. Computers 1 and 2 can view each other under "View  
> workgroup
> Computers" fine, and can access each other, but when I go to Computer 3,  
> it
> says "UPNLan is not accessible. You might not have permission...contact
> administrator, etc."
>
> I've been on some forums and multiple people have said, "Disable DCHP on  
> the
> Base Station" or "Change the Base Station IP to your LinkSys Router's IP
> range (which is 192.168.1.1)" - note, this method is the one that got me  
> in
> trouble in the first place .
>
> Would you know of any techniques that might help me to get my computers to
> view each other properly? Thanks so much!
>
> "Chris H." wrote:
>
>> Okay, good first steps.  Now you need to go into the base station, change
>> the default name from "MSHOME" to something unique for your LAN - like
>> UPMLan - and then program the base station for the items your ISP has  
>> given
>> you.  These would include whether or not you have a fixed (static) or
>> rotating IP address (as assigned by your Internet Service Provider) and
>> whether they've told you to put in two DNS numbers.  They would have the
>> information for you.
>>
>> After you do that, telling the base station how to connect (and perhaps
>> there's a password for your account involved, along with a Username),  
>> then
>> you need to set up each computer to talk to the base station.  It becomes
>> the main connection to your ISP, and will automatically do the connecting
>> for you, no matter the machine you're on.  Make each system part of the  
>> LAN
>> name you've chosen, and you need to furnish (for wireless only) the
>> appropriate password you have assigned on the LAN - not the ISP password,  
>> if
>> required.
>>
>> You can easily change the LAN name designation by right-click My  
>> Computer,
>> select Properties, then go to the Computer Name tab, and look at the
>> Workgroup: listing.  If it doesn't match the name you've assigned, use  
>> the
>> Change button to access the next screen where you'll see Workgroup toward
>> the bottom.  Put a dot in the radial, the put in the proper Workgroup  
>> name.
>>
>> OK your way out, restart your system, and then go into Network  
>> Connections.
>> You may or may not have an icon present representing the LAN.  If you  
>> don't,
>> use the Create a new connection in the left pane.  If you do, right-click
>> the icon, select Properties and then on the General tab, highlight the
>> TCP/IP listing and use the Properties button.
>>
>> You should have a dot in the radial, "Obtain an IP address automatically"
>> and below that, "Obtain DNS server address automatically.  These two  
>> items
>> are referring to your base station setup, not the ISP settings (which is
>> handled automatically now, thanks to your programming).
>>
>> That should get you going for a connection to the Internet, which the  
>> base
>> station now signing in for you with the ISP, and serving as the middle  
>> man
>> for the connection each time you're accessing the Internet.
>>
>> If you have any wireless machines on your system, take a look in the  
>> User's
>> Guide, because you'll also need to feed the encryption code into the
>> settings on each wireless machine.
>> --  
>> Chris H.
>> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> Associate Expert
>> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>>
>>
>> "UPM" <UPM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:F6139E52-84FD-41B9-9F47-702DA57C460A@microsoft.com...
>> > Chris, thanks for the reply. I did what you said and held a pen tip to  
>> > the
>> > back of the reset hole, and after I saw alternating orange and green
>> > lights
>> > for a few seconds, I let go, therefore restoring the base station to
>> > factory
>> > defaults. My computer that should be connecting to the base station,  
>> > can
>> > see
>> > a network called 'MSHOME' with no security (I assume this is the  
>> > default
>> > network), and can connect. However, I receive no internet connection,  
>> > and
>> > when I try to access 192.168.2.1, I keep getting "Cannot Find Server"
>> > errors.
>> > Any thoughts?
>> >
>> > "Chris H." wrote:
>> >
>> >> If you're holding a pen tip or unfolded paperclip in the Reset hole on
>> >> the
>> >> back of the base station, make sure you're holding it for at least  
>> >> five
>> >> seconds.  This will be confirmed by alternating orange and green  
>> >> lights
>> >> on
>> >> the router itself.  Once that is done, you should be able to directly
>> >> access
>> >> the base station by opening your browser and going to 192.168.2.1 in  
>> >> the
>> >> address line.  That is the default address, while "admin" without the
>> >> quotes, is the default password after you've reset it properly.
>> >> --  
>> >> Chris H.
>> >> Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>> >> Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>> >> Associate Expert
>> >> Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> "UPM" <UPM@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:EE78744D-0E11-4E34-844D-9D9C07D95E19@microsoft.com...
>> >> >I accidentally changed my Wireless Base Station (MSFT) 's IP Address  
>> >> >to
>> >> > something arbitrary, and now I cannot access it anymore, and my
>> >> > connection
>> >> > is
>> >> > completely screwed. If I try to access the Base Station Management
>> >> > Utility,
>> >> > and go to Management Tool, that option is now grayed out. The  
>> >> > computer
>> >> > can
>> >> > still see the wireless network, but everytime I try to connect, I  
>> >> > get
>> >> > an
>> >> > "incorrect" security key, although it is the same one I have been  
>> >> > using
>> >> > for
>> >> > one year. I tried to reset AND restore the base station numerous  
>> >> > times,
>> >> > and I
>> >> > still don't know how to access the thing. Can anyone help me fix  
>> >> > this
>> >> > problem??? I tried contacting MSFT e-mail support, but they don't  
>> >> > have
>> >> > it
>> >> > for
>> >> > the MN-500 model. Thanks. (By the way, I am running SP2).
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>
>>

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Chris H. wrote:
> 8-)  All three computers should be part of the same Workgroup, and you need  
> to make sure you've enabled File Sharing on each computer.  If you don't  
> have any Sharing set up, there's nothing to access.  I would check the  
> Properties of each LAN connection to make sure they exactly match everyone  
> else on the LAN.  If you're wired to the router on all three machines,  
> everything should be done automatically for you, once the settings are  
> matched.
>  
> You need to have the following installed in the LAN properties, General tab:
> - Client for Microsoft Networks
> - File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
> - Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
 
I have ensured that I've enabled File Sharing on each computer, and that  
they are all the same settings. Those three items are all installed in  
the LAN properties general tab. After fixing all of these, I can now see  
only Computer 3 with Computer 3, and Computers 1 and 2 can still see  
only themselves and each other. Any ideas?

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Chris H. wrote:
> Go into the Command Prompt on the machine which can't do anything, and type  
> in "ipconfig /all" without the quotation marks and see what IP address it is  
> reporting for it.  If it is not in the 192.168.2.*-100 (or so) range, you  
> can try using "ipconfig /release" followed by "ipconfig /renew."  There is  
> documentation on this here:  
> http://www.microsoft.com/resources [...] onfig.mspx
>  
> If this doesn't release/renew the IP address, you may have a corrupt winsock  
> which needs repair as described here:  http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winsock.htm
Thanks for the reply.
I used ipconfig, found Computer 3's IP to be 192.168.2.3, then released  
and renewed it, and it was the same IP (and same story, couldn't see any  
computers).
 
Then, I went to the website, and used the new SP2 command "netsh winsock  
reset catalog" to reset the Winsock catalog, and when that didn't make a  
difference, I downloaded the program listed here:  
http://www.cit.cornell.edu/compute [...] re/WinFix/
and proceeded to follow instructions to repair/reset the Winsock again.  
Still no changes - Computer 3 can only see Computer 3 on the network.  
Any suggestions? Thanks.

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Check to make sure your Gateway on that machine is the base station IP  
address.  If it isn't addressing the base station, it won't be seeing anyone  
else.
--  
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
 
 
"UPM" <ampurohit@hotmail.com> wrote in message  
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> Chris H. wrote:
>> Go into the Command Prompt on the machine which can't do anything, and  
>> type in "ipconfig /all" without the quotation marks and see what IP  
>> address it is reporting for it.  If it is not in the 192.168.2.*-100 (or  
>> so) range, you can try using "ipconfig /release" followed by "ipconfig  
>> /renew."  There is documentation on this here:  
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources [...] onfig.mspx
>>
>> If this doesn't release/renew the IP address, you may have a corrupt  
>> winsock which needs repair as described here:  
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winsock.htm
> Thanks for the reply.
> I used ipconfig, found Computer 3's IP to be 192.168.2.3, then released  
> and renewed it, and it was the same IP (and same story, couldn't see any  
> computers).
>
> Then, I went to the website, and used the new SP2 command "netsh winsock  
> reset catalog" to reset the Winsock catalog, and when that didn't make a  
> difference, I downloaded the program listed here:  
> http://www.cit.cornell.edu/compute [...] re/WinFix/
> and proceeded to follow instructions to repair/reset the Winsock again.  
> Still no changes - Computer 3 can only see Computer 3 on the network. Any  
> suggestions? Thanks.

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Don't worry so much about the DHCP assigned address.  There's a bug in the  
DHCP ip ranges that the MN700 (i think that's what you are using) serves  
out.  The addresses you got are in the same tcp 'network' as your router, so  
that's good enough.
 
Check to see that you've allowed File and Print Sharing through your Windows  
Firewall.
 
Control Panel, Windows Firewall
Then goto the exceptions tab and make sure that File and Print Sharing is  
checked.
 
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"UPM" <ampurohit@hotmail.com> wrote in message  
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> Chris H. wrote:
>> Go into the Command Prompt on the machine which can't do anything, and  
>> type in "ipconfig /all" without the quotation marks and see what IP  
>> address it is reporting for it.  If it is not in the 192.168.2.*-100 (or  
>> so) range, you can try using "ipconfig /release" followed by "ipconfig  
>> /renew."  There is documentation on this here:  
>> http://www.microsoft.com/resources [...] onfig.mspx
>>
>> If this doesn't release/renew the IP address, you may have a corrupt  
>> winsock which needs repair as described here:  
>> http://windowsxp.mvps.org/winsock.htm
> Thanks for the reply.
> I used ipconfig, found Computer 3's IP to be 192.168.2.3, then released  
> and renewed it, and it was the same IP (and same story, couldn't see any  
> computers).
>
> Then, I went to the website, and used the new SP2 command "netsh winsock  
> reset catalog" to reset the Winsock catalog, and when that didn't make a  
> difference, I downloaded the program listed here:  
> http://www.cit.cornell.edu/compute [...] re/WinFix/
> and proceeded to follow instructions to repair/reset the Winsock again.  
> Still no changes - Computer 3 can only see Computer 3 on the network. Any  
> suggestions? Thanks.

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Chris H. wrote:
> Check to make sure your Gateway on that machine is the base station IP  
> address.  If it isn't addressing the base station, it won't be seeing anyone  
> else.
 
/ipconfig says this:
 IP Address: 192.168.2.3
 Default Gateweay: 192.168.2.1
 
Base Station says this:
WAN:
 IP Address: 192.168.1.100
 Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
LAN:
 Local IP Address: 192.168.2.1
 
Any thoughts? I guess the default gateways aren't the same...don't know  
what to do next!

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Jason Tsang wrote:
> Don't worry so much about the DHCP assigned address.  There's a bug in the  
> DHCP ip ranges that the MN700 (i think that's what you are using) serves  
> out.  The addresses you got are in the same tcp 'network' as your router, so  
> that's good enough.
>  
> Check to see that you've allowed File and Print Sharing through your Windows  
> Firewall.
>  
> Control Panel, Windows Firewall
> Then goto the exceptions tab and make sure that File and Print Sharing is  
> checked.
>  
 
I'm using the MN-500, not sure if that has the same problem as the  
MN-700. I made sure the Firewall settings are fine, but still not  
working. One question though:
 
Is it wrong that the default gateway (using ipconfig) on Computers 1 and  
2 is 192.168.1.1, and on Computer 3 (wireless) it's 192.168.2.1? Maybe  
that indicates the problem?
 
Thanks for the help.

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Then your Gateway should be 192.168.1.1 for all the machines, if that's how  
the base station IP address is set.
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"UPM" <ampurohit@hotmail.com> wrote in message  
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> Chris H. wrote:
>> Check to make sure your Gateway on that machine is the base station IP  
>> address.  If it isn't addressing the base station, it won't be seeing  
>> anyone else.
>
> /ipconfig says this:
> IP Address: 192.168.2.3
> Default Gateweay: 192.168.2.1
>
> Base Station says this:
> WAN:
> IP Address: 192.168.1.100
> Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
> LAN:
> Local IP Address: 192.168.2.1
>
> Any thoughts? I guess the default gateways aren't the same...don't know  
> what to do next!