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Old February 3rd 10, 09:59 AM posted to microsoft.public.windowsme.internet
Noel Paton[_3_]
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Default Wireless adapters and Windows ME

Not really too difficult
simply (you are using a router, right??) ensure that all PC's are using the
same Workgroup name, and are pulling their IPs from the router's DHCP
server.
That way it's the router which controls the network, and everything gets to
know everything else.
If using Vista/Win7, then you may also need to check that the network is
defined properly as a Private Network - otherwise they become
'undiscoverable'.

HTH
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Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"sheryl" wrote in message
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Well I have the ME up and running on the internet. Edimax sent me two
different drivers to install and once I installed it and figured out how
to
config ME works great. Now it is just hard for me to figure out how to
network 3 PC, each running different Windows OS. I think I will be
checking
out the "networking" section.

Thanks again--
sb


"Noel Paton" wrote:

Glad to know my memory isn't totally failing me

Good luck with the Edimax - I've always found them good.

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Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"sheryl" wrote in message
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Thanks Noel,

I found a USB adapter for ME from Edimax and expect it to arrive any
day.
Will let you know how it goes.
--
sb


"Noel Paton" wrote:

The problem with anything you buy nowadays is going to be finding
drivers
for ME.
It's probably going to be easier to Google for drivers for your option
of
choice - then see whether you can find a manufacturer and supplier!

In the case of laptops.....
you have the option of PCMCIA or USB (or wired)
- I seriously doubt that anyone still produces PCMCIA cards with ME
drivers.
IIRC there were still one or two USB manufacturers who bothered to
create
ME/Win98 drivers for their dongles, but for the life of me, I can't
remember
who... Edimax, maybe?
..... hmmm -seems like Linksys may still do them? maybe if you look in
eBay,
and check for drivers before purchase, you can get a bargain?

Sorry I can't give chapter-and-verse!


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Noel Paton
CrashFixPC

Nil Carborundum Illegitemi
www.crashfixpc.co.uk
"sheryl" wrote in message
...
I have an older Compaq presario laptop running ME and want to set it
up
to
be
on my home network. I was wondering if I can use a wireless adapter
to
set
it up with my home network or do I need to use a PCMCIA card? The
laptop
has a PCMCIA card slot for a type I, II, or III PC Card with support
for a
32-bit Cardbus.
--
sb

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