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Use WLL n LAN at d same time?

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Akshay
Akshay Original post #1
Jan 13, 2007 at 5:40 PM
I m using a LAN connection which connects 2 desktops & 2 laptops. Now I want to set up WLL as well on d 2 laptops. I assigned diff. IP addr then LAN on laptops for using WLL. Both laptops cud detect each odr and signal strength was excellent. But I cannot transfer files. Whnevr I open "My network places", d communication takes place using LAN n not WLL.

How do I make d laptops use WLL 4 each odr at d same time being able to access desktops using LAN?


PS: I hav referred to tuts posted here b4 bt dey wer of no help
eagle_y2j
Jan 13, 2007 at 6:03 PM
Akshay said:
I m using a LAN connection which connects 2 desktops & 2 laptops. Now I want to set up WLL as well on d 2 laptops. I assigned diff. IP addr then LAN on laptops for using WLL. Both laptops cud detect each odr and signal strength was excellent. But I cannot transfer files. Whnevr I open "My network places", d communication takes place using LAN n not WLL.

How do I make d laptops use WLL 4 each odr at d same time being able to access desktops using LAN?


PS: I hav referred to tuts posted here b4 bt dey wer of no help

WAN or WLL
Akshay
Akshay #3
Jan 13, 2007 at 6:12 PM
I dont knw d real difference between WAN n WLL. I mean to say I use Centrino on both laptops n want to make a conn. between dem.
techno tublai
Jan 14, 2007 at 9:24 AM
WLL stands for Wireless in Local Loop. As far as I am concerned, it is a technology used for mobile phone communication over a limited range using the microwave part of the electromagnetic spectrum. A wild guess is that the TARANG cellular service offered by BSNL is a WLL one and maybe Tata Indicom WALKY is too. WLAN is Wireless LAN using using Wi-Fi, bluetooth PAN or even IR for close range. So they are thus different.And about your problem, write a few more details please.
Akshay
Akshay #5
Jan 15, 2007 at 5:02 PM
Thnx tublai for shwg d diff...

Finally cud connect both laptops via wifi. n I m able to access LAN at d same time. But d prb remains i.e. how do I make laptops use wifi in preference ovr LAN? coz once I make wifi conn., whnevr I turn on LAN, d laptops communicate thru LAN n not wifi. Dis is a concern as whnevr electricity goes, d data is lost...
mediator
Jan 15, 2007 at 5:29 PM
Akshay said:
Thnx tublai for shwg d diff...

Finally cud connect both laptops via wifi. n I m able to access LAN at d same time. But d prb remains i.e. how do I make laptops use wifi in preference ovr LAN? coz once I make wifi conn., whnevr I turn on LAN, d laptops communicate thru LAN n not wifi. Dis is a concern as whnevr electricity goes, d data is lost...
AFAIK, ethernet is given more preference over wireless in connections! Disable ur "ethernet interface" in "Network connections" and then see if it helps!
Akshay
Akshay #7
Jan 15, 2007 at 6:35 PM
@mediator

But wudnt dat stop my LAN totally???
mediator
Jan 15, 2007 at 6:41 PM
Akshay said:
@mediator

But wudnt dat stop my LAN totally???
Nope! All u have to do is, put all the computers under one IP range! That is like 192.168.1.xx :)