[dba-Tech] Wireless network

I have SP 2 installed on the desktop.  I disabled the
firewall because I am using Sygate firewall.  I think
the problem has to do with the MAC addressing, that
when the router is hooked up, the ISP has trouble
finding the MAC it is looking for.  
Thanks,
Nancy
--- "John W. Colby" <jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com>
wrote:

> Did you get sp2 for xp?  It installs a software
> firewall.
> 
> John W. Colby
> www.ColbyConsulting.com 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On
> Behalf Of Nancy Lytle
> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2004 7:23 PM
> To: dba-tech at databaseadvisors.com
> Subject: [dba-Tech] Wireless network
> 
> 
> I have a DSL modem and have no problems with it.  I
> got a laptop with a built-in wireless card.  I also
> got a NetGear wireless firewall router.  When I
> hooked
> it up, following the instructions for once, I got it
> to work with my desktop and laptop for a short time,
> then, no go.  The laptop stopping connecting to the
> internet 1st then the desktop. Now I am connected
> the
> old fashioned way on the desktop and the NetGear is
> serving as a nice paperweight.
> Anyone have any ideas?  I think it has something to
> do
> with it being a firewall router, but I don't know. I
> got it from Gateway, when I bought the laptop, but
> they don't support it.
> 
> ANy ideas appreciated.
> Desktop PC is P4 2.0 with 512 RAM on XP
> Professional,
> the laptop is a Centrino with XP Home Edition.
> 
> THanks,
> Nancy
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