Setting up my little network

Nancy · #1 February 2nd, 2006, 05:13 PM

I seem to be having trouble setting up the little network between my PC and laptop, using Windows Network setup wizard. After making sure my PC and laptop etc are all switched on, I select the
’Computer (my PC) connects directly to the Internet, other computers (my laptop) connects to the Internet through this computer.’ Which they do.

Windows selects my LAN connection, then I get the message
'Cannot complete Network. In addition to its Internet connection, this computer must have a connection to your network.’

So I am obviously missing something, but what?

The Wizard · #2 February 2nd, 2006, 05:52 PM

How are you connecting the PC and Laptop ? ... i.e. via a crossover cable, via Wireless Router or ???

Nancy · #3 February 3rd, 2006, 10:55 AM

Wireless router and PC card, and the connection between the two is OK

The Wizard · #4 February 3rd, 2006, 11:31 AM

It sounds like you are trying to set up Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) in XP.

Have a little read here : http://www.winplanet.com/article/2313-.htm

Although they refer to a wired router, the ICS issue would be the same.
It should give you a general pointer I think.