[G4] Wireless networking

Valerie Maples vlmaples at bellsouth.net
Thu Dec 9 19:32:37 PST 2004


When trying various combinations of username and password, I always get the
error:  The alias 'VALERIESDELL" could not be opened, because the original
item cannot be found.

I can access everything on the G5 from the PC, but the G5 asks to connect
with the previous error mentioned.

Valerie


On 12/9/04 8:45 PM, "Eric Volker" <ebv1 at charter.net> wrote:

> A shot in the dark, but do you have the correct workgroup specified
> when connecting to your PC from the G5? You can tell the correct
> workgroup on the PC by right-clicking on My Computer, clicking on
> Computer Name and looking for the Workgroup entry.
> 
> Eric
> 
> On Dec 9, 2004, at 3:41 PM, Valerie Maples wrote:
> 
>> I still cannot log onto my PC from my G5; any suggestions?  It is
>> supplying
>> my user name in caps and asking for my password, but all combinations
>> seem
>> to have failed.  Leaves me scratching my head.  :-(
>> 
>> Valerie
>> 
>> 
>> On 12/9/04 8:15 AM, "C. Russell" <russells at tabletoptelephone.com>
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> I just installed a wireless system on my G4 using the Motorola Card
>>> and
>>> works fine. I have a Linksys WGT54G wireless router. My neighbor a 1/2
>>> mile  away bought a 15 db antenna and he can log onto my network and
>>> internet connection. The router was using its stock antenna and he was
>>> getting a 14% signal level. I also installed a Linksys PCI card in a
>>> PC
>>> that I have to use to run a couple programs and I use it solve other
>>> people's PC problems. My Mac just keeps charging alon. Also both Mac &
>>> PC talk with each other and share files. It has been a learning
>>> experience for me
>> 
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