Divak,
Need some more information. First, though, if you were able to connect with Ethernet cables, why not keep your network that way or was it just kind of disorganized for a trial? Personally, I am a wired guy, probaly always will be for speed and security, but that's just I. Sometimes, wireless is the only way to go.
As far as Vista compatibility, I don't know why it would be a problem as I played with Visa here, and everything talked to each other. But, still, and I know you already have Vista, but XP Pro is a solid OS that networks well. It's also probably best not to mix and match, but it still shouldn't be an issue.
But, need more info:
What kind of wireless network cards?
Are they all set for the same speed?
And what about the settings on all of them as far as half duplex vs full, etc. Again, should't matter, but it helps.
Are they all set for DHCP? Is the router giving them IP addresses via DHCP or do you have static IP addresses?
Key: How much RAM do you have on the main computer?
How much space on your C: drive of the main computer?
How large in Mbs is your AmazingCharts.mdb? I'm guessing rather small like less than 2 Mbs if just starting.
Also, you may not need to reboot. You may be able to close all ACs and just fix the database with the AmazingCharts utility (the grey wrench in the folder). You should run this weekly anyway.
Please post your ipconfig /all of each computer here or to my PM or email. Could be helpful. Networking is always fun.
Who is using the "main" computer? What is it? What apps are running on it?
For troubleshooting:
Have you tried downloading the program again just to see if all three computers can run on that database. I know it has no info, so I would just try it after hours or on the weekend with some fake patients and see what happens. Make sure it isn't a bad database, although doubtful.
Although, it makes the most sense to use the workstation as the main computer, because it is stationary, have you tried moving the main folder to one of the laptops. They may have more memory or if newer, just work better for the "server."
Are the workgroup names all the same in every computer?
Is it always the same laptop that crashes the database?
Are your drivers up to date on your network cards?
Do you have SP2 on XP?
And what do you mean exactly by "freezing." Any error messages?
Sorry, but it will be easier to help with more information.
