I am running an XP Pro SP2 machine at work (hostname: GOYANWORK). It is
on the work domain (e.g.: WORK say) and I am not an admin on that
domain. Therefore I have two logins: (1) WORK\goyan, which is just a
limited user, or (2) GOYANWORK\localadmin, which is the one I normally ...

I have contacted all the major wireless pci card manufacturers, and none of
them have drivers for Windows xp pro x64. is there a work around or untested
software available?

There are two computers with windows xp os,I use a line(568a&568a) to connect
them direct. One is in a workgroup(home pc),another is in a domain(company
pc),but I login to this comput with this computer's admin account,not in a
intranet environment.

I am trying to set up a small network (4 PCs: 1 ME, 3 XP). They are connected
through a wireless router, i.e., the 3 XP PCs have wireless, the ME PC is
connected through Ethernet. They are alls et up for DHCP with the router
being the DHCP server. the router is also connected to ...

is there a way to chenge the time that dhcp client lokk for a dhcp server. I
read on many other forums that this parameter is not settable in the windows
operating system enviroment. Is it true ?
thanks

I'm having a problem adding a wireless router to a wired network (1 new pc).
I had a 3com officeconnect switch (10/100) with shared DLS but each PC
"dialed" in individually (1-XP Pro,1- XP home & 1-Win 2000). I had disabled
simple file sharing & give each PC a IP address.

Hey guys, thanks in advance for any help you can offer. I've already searched
for similar threads and tried a number of things, which I will detail
momentarily.
I have two identical Dell laptops with (legit) XP pro build 2600, no service

On my home wireless connection, I have a fixed IP address.  However,
when I roam and want to connect to another network, it (obviously)
requires another IP address - usually one provided via DHCP.
As I've said, my home connection (which I am on the most) is already

Making progress with my network which is connecting my laptop and desktop via
a crossed RJ45 cable, both using Windows XP.   The host is the laptop which
is connected to the internet.
From my desktop I can see all the folders marked for sharing but from the

Over the weekend I was asked if I could set up a network for a relative in
their office. The office network set up I am fine with, however they also
want to be able to access the network remotely.
What is the best way to set this up securely? VPN? Is this easy to set up?

I had a two computer network at home a laptop and a desktop and it was
working and still working perfect.coupl days ago i perchased a new desktopand
tried to connect it to host instead of the laptop but everytime i do i get
this message: aquiring a network address and after that ...

I have been trying for days now to located where in the registry of Windows
XP (and in win2k) where the workgroup assignment is located. MSDN, Google,
and now these newsgroups have turned up nothing.
Perhaps there is a way to do so? We have 700 machines on this network and

Using XpHome on 3 pc's and a netgear router/modem/hud.
All pc's talk to each other, however on 2 of the pc's from a command prompt
I am unable to ping any internet sites e.g. Ping counld not find host
google.co.uk. Please check name & try again.

I am trying to fix my father's computer, but seems that although the
network is there, it cannot send/receive data.  It is running XP Pro
On going to Device manager, Vew, Show hidden devices
WAN Miniport (IP) is missing

Hi, I have two pcs on a home network sharing a dsl internet connection - one
is cabled into my Netgear wireless router and the other one is wireless... I
want to add a third desktop which already has an ethernet card.  Now, the pc
which is wireless from the router has an ethernet ...