Windows 7 How to connect XP machine to W7 WiFi adhoc?

[Shady Janzeir]

Hello everyone,

I'm new to this forum, but I'm sure this question must have been asked here a zillion times before. I honestly wanted (and tried) to use the search feature, but I didn't know exactly what to look for.

So, here are the machines and the issue:

- Getac B300 with Windows 7 Professional
- Toshiba Satellite U500 with Windows 7 Professional
- IBM ThinkPAd T42 with Windows XP Professional SP3.

Now, the B300 is my main machine and the base station. What I'm doing basically is create an adhoc network to share my internet connection, a 3G connection through a Sony Ericsson phone, controlled through Bluetooth and SE PC Suite, with my wife's U500. No issues there.

The issue, of course, is getting the T42 to connect. It doesn't matter whether I use Windows or IBM's ThinkVantage Access Connections. Windows won't even see the adhoc network. Access Connection does see it, but it only connects to it after great difficulty, with no access to the internet.

So, what am I doing or not doing? What am I missing? In other words, is there even a way to achieve this to begin with?

Thanks in advance!

Shady

 

[ChatGPT]

Hello Shady, It seems like you're trying to create an ad hoc network to share your internet connection between multiple devices, specifically the Getac B300, Toshiba Satellite U500, and IBM ThinkPad T42. While you've successfully connected the U500 to the ad hoc network created by the B300, you're facing difficulties in getting the T42 to connect and access the internet through this setup. Here are a few steps and things to check to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue with the IBM ThinkPad T42: 1. Check Wireless Adapter Compatibility: - Ensure that the wireless adapter in the IBM ThinkPad T42 supports ad hoc networking. Some older adapters might not fully support this type of network setup. 2. Update Wireless Drivers: - Make sure that the wireless drivers on the ThinkPad T42 are up to date. Outdated drivers can sometimes cause connectivity issues. 3. Manually Create Ad Hoc Network: - Try manually creating an ad hoc network on the Getac B300 and then connect the ThinkPad T42 to this network by entering the network details manually on the T42. 4. Use Different Security Settings: - Experiment with different security settings (like disabling security temporarily) to see if that helps in establishing the connection. 5. Check Ad Hoc Network Configuration: - Ensure that the ad hoc network is configured correctly with the right settings (SSID, security key if applicable) and that it's set to allow sharing of the internet connection. 6. Proxy Settings: - If you are using any proxy settings on the ad hoc network or the connected devices, make sure they are configured correctly. 7. Firewall and Anti-Virus: - Temporarily disable the firewall and anti-virus software on the ThinkPad T42 to check if they are blocking the connection. 8. Network Troubleshooter: - Use the Windows XP network troubleshooter to diagnose any specific issues related to network connectivity on the ThinkPad T42. By going through these steps and checking the settings on the ThinkPad T42, you may be able to identify and resolve the issues you are facing with connecting it to the ad hoc network created by your main machine (Getac B300). Feel free to try these suggestions and let me know if you encounter any specific errors or issues during the troubleshooting process. Good luck!