How do I see shared iTunes music from other computers on my dorm network using a wireless router?

Question

I live in a college dorm. I used to be able to see everyone else's shared iTunes music back when my laptop was just plugged into the ethernet in the wall. But I got a wireless router and started using it and now I can't see anyone else's music. I there a way that I can while still using the wireless?

Answer 1

Hi, the most likely reason you cant see the shared music anymore through your router is because the IP address and Subnet mask are not the same as the router in the dorm.

To make things simpler connect the cable from your wall into one of the routers ethernet ports instead of the WAN (Internet) port and turn off your DHCP server in your router. This will allow you to be connected not only to the internet in your dorm, but the network as well.

Answer 2

No; IF the other computers are using YOUR wireless router to connect. Since you are NOT using the wireless connection for THIS computer, it will NOT show a wireless connection. It only shows what it is directly connected to, or has available, (wired or wireless,) in this case a wired connection, (ethernet.) The wirelessly connected computers are the ones that WILL show a wireless connection. IF your router has a DHCP server, (some do, some don't, but MOST newer ones DO,) the only OTHER requirements are that the computers have file sharing ON, same workgroup/domain, (in most cases,) and at least one drive and/or file SHARED. IF it does NOT have a DHCP server, you can use "static" addressing, with each unit having a specific assigned address in your LAN, OR, you can use one computer as the "primary", usually the wired unit, with IT'S DHCP "server" on, to "dynamically" assign addresses on your LAN. THIS computer MUST be running to access other computers on the network, since they need it to obtain network addresses. (IF used THIS way, it is also normally used for Internet access as the LAN "gateway" and internet sharing is turned on also.) OR, IF "permanently" connected to Internet, (ALL DSL/Cable, etc.,) they can get addresses from the ISP automatically, in most cases. IF the other computers are connecting through a DIFFERENT wireless connection. Then YOUR wireless needs to be set up to connect to THEIR wireless unit or vice-versa. Otherwise they are on 2 completely separate networks. IF BOTH wireless networks connect through the SAME modem, it CAN be made to work as interconnected sub-networks but that is more difficult. For a more detailed information see a book on Networking. Hope this helps.