Intel cards (don't know what is in the HPs) have driver issues. WEP
is like leaving your door open and the key under the mat. Hope you
don't have personal data or use financial programs, etc. because
they are at great risk.
No idea what you tried to resolve your sharing issue, but using WEP
is not a viable solution.
On Sun, 23 Dec 2007 15:03:27 -0800 (PST), bill945@xxxxxx wrote:
Quote:
>Solution:
>
>Use WEP security instead of WPA-PSK [TKIP] for the router and wireless
>adapter. Pro - the laptop works perfectly with the XP desktop, as if
>it's cabled directly to the router. Con - WEP is less secure than WPA-
>PSK [TKIP}. I don't know if Vista, XP, Netgear or the security
>setting is the culprit but it works and I'm tired of spending anymore
>time on it 8^)
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Barb Bowman
MS Windows-MVP
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