Hi,I posted the following thread subject "No network access to anything on FSX computer", and got one reply but the suggestion did not work. I have decided to do away with the wireless and see if I can connect my client and fsx machine together with a cable.Any help on doing so would be much appreciated.RegardsBob

A simple google.com search with the keywords connect two computers via ethernet will return many links with exact instructions, including some "video tutorials."https://www.google.com/search?q=connect+two+computers+via+ethernet&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=1I7ACEW_enHere is a highly detailed, step-by-step explanation. Note that the absolutely essential bit of required hardware is a "Crossover Ethernet Cable."http://www.wikihow.com/Connect-Two-Computers

Thanks Father,I did search but I usually get conflicting info and then I get frustrated as to which path to take. Since I need internet access for both computers, I will still need to have the usb wireless units in place. I think this may complicate the issue but not sure. My thought was that if the current issue is with the RG, then maybe I could just bypass that and use the lan boards instead. I will read your link, and again thank you!!!RegardsBob

As near as I can tell, your problem is strictly Windows related and I think your network was working. Here is a script you can customize and use to do some diagnostics. Also other pages on this guy's site are good at explaining various network/sharing problems.http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/05/cdiag-comprehensive-diagnosis-source.htmlscott s..

As I remembered, you can using straight through cables to connect 2 computers. I'm not sure if my suggestion is right in you situation. Try to search in networking forums, maybe they could help.________________________________________________business tips | health sources | cheap flights

If you want to connect two like components (e.g. switch to switch, hub to hub, computer to computer) it is necessary to use a crossover cable; a standard ethernet cable will not work.

Thanks much for the input. The reason I wanted to do this is I could not get the wireless for the FSX computer working. NO standard sharing nor homegroup would work. I could see the folders that were shared, but could not open them. I went round and round for over a week, including a complete new Win7 64 bit install. I decided to change the security type on the wireless device and presto, I had access. What was interesting though was after I rebooted the security type was reset to it's original values, and it still worked. Go figure. Networking is almost like snake oil to me. Thanks for your input all!Bob