Shareing internet over wireless network

Ok i have searched the threads and have not found any help maybe you guys can give me a clue.

I set up a wireless network useing Belkin Wireless G router
problem 1. Cant get the computers to share files between them
problem 2. I am useing a Cricket USB modem for my initernet and the router has ethernet adapters. I have to share my internet connection and let the 2nd computer access the internet through computer a. But i am unable to set it up to where it access it. The internet is connected through computer A but comp B is unable to to detect this. I have tried bridgeing LANs but the lan for the modem says a cord is unplugged. Please help

Joseph

 

First off, what operating system are the two computers using?

Try going to start->run and typing in "cmd" (without the quotations). In the black box, type "ipconfig /all" and press enter. What does it say for both computers?

Once we figure out how to get both computers hooked up to the wireless, and communicating with each other, you can set up Internet Connection Sharing on the computer with the modem, which will let the second computer get online too.

 

Both computers are running Win XP home. I have my wireless network turned off atm can you give me steps on setting it up from the start so i make sure that i have everything configed correctly.

Thank you for your help i appreate it

 

Computer A is wireless correct? If so continue on. Use a cross over cable from ethernet port on computer A to the ethernet port on computer B. On computer A that is connected to the internet right click on the wireless connection in network connection and go into properties then sharing. You'll see a couple boxes to check about sharing in one of the tabs. (not in front of my pc at home where I have this setup). I believe I have my local area connection on computer A static'd as well but can't remember.

 

i tried that first off it didnt work

 

I forgot to check my settings at home. I'll send them when I get home this afternoon. Are you using a cross over cable?

 

First, are both computers wireless capable? If so, turn on wireless at the router. Then on each computer click on My Network Places, and run the setup for wireless network for home or office on each computer. The wizard will configure the network, and each pc should "see" the other on your network. Also, in the choices for the type of network choose the one that has no domain. If the computers are "networked" then you can turn on Internet Sharing.