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    Vista 64 + Fios network issue

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by impu1se, Apr 12, 2009.

  1. impu1se

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    I'm running Vista Ult 64 and have Verizon FIOS internet. My issue arises with the Vista Network page. I always use wireless connection and I can be connected, browsing the internet etc., but if i go to the Network window it says I am not connected to a network. Why is this?

    This issue is preventing me from streaming media across the network to my XBOX360 because Windows Media Player thinks I am not connected to the internet. I mean, its not an end of the world type of problem...I just think its strange. Anybody have experience with this, or know how to fix it? Thanks!!!
     
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    Are you using your FiOS through your Wifi Router?
     
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    I am using the FIOS router they give us to you- Actiontec MI424-WR
     
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    So how are you expecting to get WIFI?
     
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    ...Its a WIFI router. I'm connected to it wirelessly right now posting and browsing the internet. But if I go to my networks window in Vista it tells me I am not connected.

    [​IMG]
     
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    Oh ok my bad...


    Screenshots?

    Type SNIPPING TOOL in the search bar when you click the Vista Start logo
     
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    [​IMG]

    Windows Sidebar Network monitor realizes I'm connected (VFW77), but the Network window says I am not.

    Very strange.
     
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    Network and Internet Connections are different...

    I have no Network connections either, since I haven't set one up, and I dont need to network devices


    What are you trying to do specifically?

    If you are trying to get your 360 to connect to a network with your PC on it to stream media:
    -Try creating a network, and then connecting to it with your 360
    -Go into Media Center and look around there etc...
     
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    Oh really?

    Basically I'd just like to be able to stream media files wirelesses to my XBOX like I could when I had Comcast. I just got a FIOS 2 weeks ago and realized this strange issue over the weekend.

    What do you mean by creating a network? Like going into the Network and Sharing Center and choose "Setup a Wireless Router or Access Point"?
     
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    Go to Networks > Network And Sharing Center > Set Up A Connection Or Network


    Thats my best guess...


    WAIIIT: It might just be because you have hidden files and disabled sharing of media
     
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    Ok, thanks for the input. I'll mess with it later this evening. Class soon.

    I'll update later...hopefully I'll have it figured out.
     
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