is there something i can change/buy so that my desktop computer doesent have to be on and loggin in with a admin for other computers/devices on my home network to accsess the web

 

Ummm... a router? You can buy one practically anywhere that sells electronics... CompUSA, Best Buy, Walmart, etc.

You can buy a Wireless Router with 4 port switch (most common configuration sold) for $30 - $100.

You need a high speed connection of some kind, like DSL or Cable for this to work. If not, there ARE devices that you can use, but harder to find.

 

From another thread:Hey, waitaminute! I am confused...

 

i have a wireless router but in order for say my wifes laptop to get online or my wii the desktop has to be on and logged in as admin (win xp pro) my set up is like this i have 1 desktop that is connected to the modem/wireless router via ethernet port and wifes laptop connects via built in wirless adapter and so does the wii. in this regard it seems the other devices actually connect to the desktop and use the descktop connection to get to the router or the desktop has to be on the give the pasword to my isp

 

You are using internet connection sharing, or ICS. Your desktop is sharing the internet connection to the other computers on your network. UGH.

Disable ICS and just run a normal connection through the gateway (being your router). Simple to set up. Just make sure your router is set up for a DHCP connection, with your username and password for your ISP in the setup, then it should push that signal to your other computers through wireless. No need for any computer to be on for others to access the web.

 

Pete i dont see how i can do this looked all over the settings on my raouter manager and dont see any of the things you talked about

 

ICS doesn't work through your router, it works through your computer. Look through your desktop. Check the My Network Connections and stuff. You'll find it.

 

I have a few questions:

1) What kind of internet connection are you using? (DSL, Cable, Wireless, FiOS, Dial-up, etc)
2) Who is the provider
3) Does your provider require you to use an application on your computer to login with a username password to get access?
4) What brand / model is your modem?

 

i found it in the routers management program i had the dhcp enabled but i didnt check the box that allowed remote access to the internet so the problem is solved but i never would have found it with out your post pete. rep points for u

kikaida
1 ADSL (dont ask me what the differance is between it and dsl cuz i dont know)
2 ALICE (italian)
3 i use plain old internet explorer
4 im using a us robotics ADSL/Wirless gateway

 

Glad you resolved your problem!

 

Glad you fixed it, even if it wasn't what I said.