AboutBenedict Brand-Cotti Expertise I am experienced in the setting up and trouble shooting of Wired and wireless networks. Covering IEEE 802.x Standards. I have set up and configured Various systems bearing many services including ATM, VOIP, Ethernet. I have good Working knowledge of the ISO 7 Layer Model and associated Protocols.
Experience 15 years Building, Repairing and upgrading PC's and workstations. 5 years Supporting international customers whilst integrating a fixed wireless access systems into their networks. This includes directly training Engineers of various nationalities about our (Cambridge Broadband's) equipment.
Education/Credentials Data Comms and Telecomms at Degree Level
Question I have 2 computers, they are both connected to the Internet through a wireless router, computer A is connected via wifi and computer B is wired up.
I want to know if it is possible and if so how it is possible to set up a home network through the router between these two computers, also at a later date I will be connecting another computer via wifi.
Thanks for your time.
Answer Hi Ben,
The configuration you are trying to achieve is quite simple.
It's best to sketch a network diagram for all your computers. Make a note of all the IP addresses of the computers.
To find the IP Address, click START>Run
Type in cmd and click ok.
You should see a black box opened up.
in the box, type
ipconfig
When you press return, you should see the ip address that has been allocated by your router.
Something like 192.168.1.X
the last number will be different on each PC.
Now on one of the computers, open the cmd window again and type
ping 192.168.1.x - where x is the number allocated to your other computer.
This will prove that your computers can "see" each other on the network. If the ping fails and you get no reply, then you may need to configure your router to pass traffic from wired to wireless.
I just tried mine and it pings fine by default, so you should be okay.
Now just set up a network using the windows network wizard.
