> I have 4 computers,
> 3 laptops:
> Me,(192.168.1.109)
> Kristi (192.168.1.106),
>  Family  (192.168.1.103)
>
> 1 entertainment center
> 1 desktop:
>
> Basement (192.168.15.2)
> --- with attached prtiner that I have made shared.
> -- is hardwired into the Linksys router.
> -- can get internet access on all computers, wired, or wireless.
>
>
> I want to share files, remote login, and be able to print from any
> laptop.
>
>
> I can remote desktop between the three laptops, with some difficulty
> (I think one system needs to have some setting reset, but can't find
> it)..  and the entertainment center.
>
> The desktop is  a different story....   I cannot see any other laptops
> on the desktop.
>
> All DNS servers point to the same address.
> All computers can access the router, and get internet.  The WIFI
> router is hardwared into the desktop.
> No computers can share information between each other...Meaning, I
> cannot see Basement, nor can I see either of the other laptops. (from
> Me)
> No laptops can access the shared printer on Basement.
> All IP's and DNS addreesses are obtained automatically. (from the
> desktop-- this surprised me a bit).
> Firewall protection on Basement is disabled.
> I have tried to "create a home network", on Basement and both laptops.
>
> The Linksys router shows only 192.168.1.x addresses, no sign of
> 192.168.15.2.     In fact, I cannot find any indicator on how the
> 192.168.15.2 address is deduced.
>
> What do I need to do to get the computers to all show up on the
> network?
> What can I do to change the IP settings of Basement, so that they're
> all on the "same channel"?
> Anything else I can try to make this setup work?
>

> G***@steric.net wrote:
> > I have 4 computers,
> > 3 laptops:
> > Me,(192.168.1.109)
> > Kristi (192.168.1.106),
> >  Family  (192.168.1.103)
>
> > 1 entertainment center
> > 1 desktop:
>
> > Basement (192.168.15.2)
> > --- with attached prtiner that I have made shared.
> > -- is hardwired into the Linksys router.
> > -- can get internet access on all computers, wired, or wireless.
>
> > I want to share files, remote login, and be able to print from any
> > laptop.
>
> > I can remote desktop between the three laptops, with some difficulty
> > (I think one system needs to have some setting reset, but can't find
> > it)..  and the entertainment center.
>
> > The desktop is  a different story....   I cannot see any other laptops
> > on the desktop.
>
> > All DNS servers point to the same address.
> > All computers can access the router, and get internet.  The WIFI
> > router is hardwared into the desktop.
> > No computers can share information between each other...Meaning, I
> > cannot see Basement, nor can I see either of the other laptops. (from
> > Me)
> > No laptops can access the shared printer on Basement.
> > All IP's and DNS addreesses are obtained automatically. (from the
> > desktop-- this surprised me a bit).
> > Firewall protection on Basement is disabled.
> > I have tried to "create a home network", on Basement and both laptops.
>
> > The Linksys router shows only 192.168.1.x addresses, no sign of
> > 192.168.15.2.     In fact, I cannot find any indicator on how the
> > 192.168.15.2 address is deduced.
>
> > What do I need to do to get the computers to all show up on the
> > network?
> > What can I do to change the IP settings of Basement, so that they're
> > all on the "same channel"?
> > Anything else I can try to make this setup work?
>
> For starters, change the IPA of Basement from 192.168.15.2 to 192.168.1.x,
> where x is different from your other PCs, like 123.  {I'm assuming, from
> the IPAs you listed, that you use static IPAs.  I would have used DHCP
> for all PCs, but static will certainly work.}
>
> And check that all PCs use a mask of 255.255.255.0 to put them all in
> the same subnet.
> --
> Cheers, Bob

> On Feb 26, 6:06 am, Bob Willard <BobwB***@TrashThis.comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>>G***@steric.net wrote:
>>
>>>I have 4 computers,
>>>3 laptops:
>>>Me,(192.168.1.109)
>>>Kristi (192.168.1.106),
>>> Family  (192.168.1.103)
>>
>>>1 entertainment center
>>>1 desktop:
>>
>>>Basement (192.168.15.2)
>>>--- with attached prtiner that I have made shared.
>>>-- is hardwired into the Linksys router.
>>>-- can get internet access on all computers, wired, or wireless.
>>
>>>I want to share files, remote login, and be able to print from any
>>>laptop.
>>
>>>I can remote desktop between the three laptops, with some difficulty
>>>(I think one system needs to have some setting reset, but can't find
>>>it)..  and the entertainment center.
>>
>>>The desktop is  a different story....   I cannot see any other laptops
>>>on the desktop.
>>
>>>All DNS servers point to the same address.
>>>All computers can access the router, and get internet.  The WIFI
>>>router is hardwared into the desktop.
>>>No computers can share information between each other...Meaning, I
>>>cannot see Basement, nor can I see either of the other laptops. (from
>>>Me)
>>>No laptops can access the shared printer on Basement.
>>>All IP's and DNS addreesses are obtained automatically. (from the
>>>desktop-- this surprised me a bit).
>>>Firewall protection on Basement is disabled.
>>>I have tried to "create a home network", on Basement and both laptops.
>>
>>>The Linksys router shows only 192.168.1.x addresses, no sign of
>>>192.168.15.2.     In fact, I cannot find any indicator on how the
>>>192.168.15.2 address is deduced.
>>
>>>What do I need to do to get the computers to all show up on the
>>>network?
>>>What can I do to change the IP settings of Basement, so that they're
>>>all on the "same channel"?
>>>Anything else I can try to make this setup work?
>>
>>For starters, change the IPA of Basement from 192.168.15.2 to 192.168.1.x,
>>where x is different from your other PCs, like 123.  {I'm assuming, from
>>the IPAs you listed, that you use static IPAs.  I would have used DHCP
>>for all PCs, but static will certainly work.}
>>
>>And check that all PCs use a mask of 255.255.255.0 to put them all in
>>the same subnet.
>>--
>>Cheers, Bob
>
>
> I"m not sure how to change the IPA of Basement.    I've been doing a
> little looking around on how to change, but I'm not sure if these
> options will work.   All IPA's are generated automatically., not
> manually.   I could make them manual, being this is a desktop, and it
> ain't gonna move, but I thought, there might be a more "elloquent" way
> to do this.    They are DHCP's, not static, and Basement is from a
> corporate enviornment, and didn't have any of the settings changed, so
> it's probably hyper-secure.
> Still not sure why I can't see any of the other laptops on my system
> (another laptop, all under the 192.168.1.x  set.).
> thanks for your ideas, but I think I need a little more direction
>
> Dobs
>

> G***@steric.net wrote:
> > On Feb 26, 6:06 am, Bob Willard <BobwB***@TrashThis.comcast.net>
> > wrote:
>
> >>G***@steric.net wrote:
>
> >>>I have 4 computers,
> >>>3 laptops:
> >>>Me,(192.168.1.109)
> >>>Kristi (192.168.1.106),
> >>> Family  (192.168.1.103)
>
> >>>1 entertainment center
> >>>1 desktop:
>
> >>>Basement (192.168.15.2)
> >>>--- with attached prtiner that I have made shared.
> >>>-- is hardwired into the Linksys router.
> >>>-- can get internet access on all computers, wired, or wireless.
>
> >>>I want to share files, remote login, and be able to print from any
> >>>laptop.
>
> >>>I can remote desktop between the three laptops, with some difficulty
> >>>(I think one system needs to have some setting reset, but can't find
> >>>it)..  and the entertainment center.
>
> >>>The desktop is  a different story....   I cannot see any other laptops
> >>>on the desktop.
>
> >>>All DNS servers point to the same address.
> >>>All computers can access the router, and get internet.  The WIFI
> >>>router is hardwared into the desktop.
> >>>No computers can share information between each other...Meaning, I
> >>>cannot see Basement, nor can I see either of the other laptops. (from
> >>>Me)
> >>>No laptops can access the shared printer on Basement.
> >>>All IP's and DNS addreesses are obtained automatically. (from the
> >>>desktop-- this surprised me a bit).
> >>>Firewall protection on Basement is disabled.
> >>>I have tried to "create a home network", on Basement and both laptops.
>
> >>>The Linksys router shows only 192.168.1.x addresses, no sign of
> >>>192.168.15.2.     In fact, I cannot find any indicator on how the
> >>>192.168.15.2 address is deduced.
>
> >>>What do I need to do to get the computers to all show up on the
> >>>network?
> >>>What can I do to change the IP settings of Basement, so that they're
> >>>all on the "same channel"?
> >>>Anything else I can try to make this setup work?
>
> >>For starters, change the IPA of Basement from 192.168.15.2 to 192.168.1.x,
> >>where x is different from your other PCs, like 123.  {I'm assuming, from
> >>the IPAs you listed, that you use static IPAs.  I would have used DHCP
> >>for all PCs, but static will certainly work.}
>
> >>And check that all PCs use a mask of 255.255.255.0 to put them all in
> >>the same subnet.
> >>--
> >>Cheers, Bob
>
> > I"m not sure how to change the IPA of Basement.    I've been doing a
> > little looking around on how to change, but I'm not sure if these
> > options will work.   All IPA's are generated automatically., not
> > manually.   I could make them manual, being this is a desktop, and it
> > ain't gonna move, but I thought, there might be a more "elloquent" way
> > to do this.    They are DHCP's, not static, and Basement is from a
> > corporate enviornment, and didn't have any of the settings changed, so
> > it's probably hyper-secure.
> > Still not sure why I can't see any of the other laptops on my system
> > (another laptop, all under the 192.168.1.x  set.).
> > thanks for your ideas, but I think I need a little more direction
>
> > Dobs
>
> Basement can't see the other PCs because they are in a difference subnet:
> Basement is in the 192.168.15.x subnet, and the others are in the
> 192.168.1.x subnet.  That must be fixed first.
>
> Since the other PCs do not have consequtive IPAs, I assumed that they were
> using static IPAs.  If there are other things sucking up IPAs, that would
> explain the holes in the IPA map.  I also assume that all PCs are connected,
> either wired or radioed, to that Linksys router; if not, you'll need to
> explain your LAN.
>
> I suggest getting everything to use DHCP, with a 192.168.1.x range (that
> is the default for Linksys routers).  Verify that all other PCs do use DHCP,
> and then fix Basement:  Start -> Settings -> ControlPanel -> Network Con's,
> then RtClick on the Connection you use (likely LocalAreaCon), then click on
> Properties, then on TCP/IP, then on Properties, then on General, then click
> the ObtainIPAauto button (and on the ObtainDNSauto button); and then on
> Advanced -> WINS, click on the EnableNetBIOS button.  After you OK/Close
> your way out of this menu tree, you may need to reboot to make it take
> effect.  To check Basement, do Start -> Run -> Cmd -> IPCONFIG/ALL and
> check that the IPA=192.168.1.x and Mask=255.255.255.0.
>
> Good luck.
> --
> Cheers, Bob

>On Feb 27, 6:37 am, Bob Willard <BobwB***@TrashThis.comcast.net>
>wrote:
>> G***@steric.net wrote:
>> > On Feb 26, 6:06 am, Bob Willard <BobwB***@TrashThis.comcast.net>
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >>G***@steric.net wrote:
>>
>> >>>I have 4 computers,
>> >>>3 laptops:
>> >>>Me,(192.168.1.109)
>> >>>Kristi (192.168.1.106),
>> >>> Family  (192.168.1.103)
>>
>> >>>1 entertainment center
>> >>>1 desktop:
>>
>> >>>Basement (192.168.15.2)
>> >>>--- with attached prtiner that I have made shared.
>> >>>-- is hardwired into the Linksys router.
>> >>>-- can get internet access on all computers, wired, or wireless.
>>
>> >>>I want to share files, remote login, and be able to print from any
>> >>>laptop.
>>
>> >>>I can remote desktop between the three laptops, with some difficulty
>> >>>(I think one system needs to have some setting reset, but can't find
>> >>>it)..  and the entertainment center.
>>
>> >>>The desktop is  a different story....   I cannot see any other laptops
>> >>>on the desktop.
>>
>> >>>All DNS servers point to the same address.
>> >>>All computers can access the router, and get internet.  The WIFI
>> >>>router is hardwared into the desktop.
>> >>>No computers can share information between each other...Meaning, I
>> >>>cannot see Basement, nor can I see either of the other laptops. (from
>> >>>Me)
>> >>>No laptops can access the shared printer on Basement.
>> >>>All IP's and DNS addreesses are obtained automatically. (from the
>> >>>desktop-- this surprised me a bit).
>> >>>Firewall protection on Basement is disabled.
>> >>>I have tried to "create a home network", on Basement and both laptops.
>>
>> >>>The Linksys router shows only 192.168.1.x addresses, no sign of
>> >>>192.168.15.2.     In fact, I cannot find any indicator on how the
>> >>>192.168.15.2 address is deduced.
>>
>> >>>What do I need to do to get the computers to all show up on the
>> >>>network?
>> >>>What can I do to change the IP settings of Basement, so that they're
>> >>>all on the "same channel"?
>> >>>Anything else I can try to make this setup work?
>>
>> >>For starters, change the IPA of Basement from 192.168.15.2 to 192.168.1.x,
>> >>where x is different from your other PCs, like 123.  {I'm assuming, from
>> >>the IPAs you listed, that you use static IPAs.  I would have used DHCP
>> >>for all PCs, but static will certainly work.}
>>
>> >>And check that all PCs use a mask of 255.255.255.0 to put them all in
>> >>the same subnet.
>> >>--
>> >>Cheers, Bob
>>
>> > I"m not sure how to change the IPA of Basement.    I've been doing a
>> > little looking around on how to change, but I'm not sure if these
>> > options will work.   All IPA's are generated automatically., not
>> > manually.   I could make them manual, being this is a desktop, and it
>> > ain't gonna move, but I thought, there might be a more "elloquent" way
>> > to do this.    They are DHCP's, not static, and Basement is from a
>> > corporate enviornment, and didn't have any of the settings changed, so
>> > it's probably hyper-secure.
>> > Still not sure why I can't see any of the other laptops on my system
>> > (another laptop, all under the 192.168.1.x  set.).
>> > thanks for your ideas, but I think I need a little more direction
>>
>> > Dobs
>>
>> Basement can't see the other PCs because they are in a difference subnet:
>> Basement is in the 192.168.15.x subnet, and the others are in the
>> 192.168.1.x subnet.  That must be fixed first.
>>
>> Since the other PCs do not have consequtive IPAs, I assumed that they were
>> using static IPAs.  If there are other things sucking up IPAs, that would
>> explain the holes in the IPA map.  I also assume that all PCs are connected,
>> either wired or radioed, to that Linksys router; if not, you'll need to
>> explain your LAN.
>>
>> I suggest getting everything to use DHCP, with a 192.168.1.x range (that
>> is the default for Linksys routers).  Verify that all other PCs do use DHCP,
>> and then fix Basement:  Start -> Settings -> ControlPanel -> Network Con's,
>> then RtClick on the Connection you use (likely LocalAreaCon), then click on
>> Properties, then on TCP/IP, then on Properties, then on General, then click
>> the ObtainIPAauto button (and on the ObtainDNSauto button); and then on
>> Advanced -> WINS, click on the EnableNetBIOS button.  After you OK/Close
>> your way out of this menu tree, you may need to reboot to make it take
>> effect.  To check Basement, do Start -> Run -> Cmd -> IPCONFIG/ALL and
>> check that the IPA=192.168.1.x and Mask=255.255.255.0.
>>
>> Good luck.
>> --
>> Cheers, Bob
>
>Greetings, and back at the "Basement" LOL
>I verified that everything is DHCP assigned, and all the other PC's do
>use it.   All laptops can now see each other-- I'm not sure if this
>was an oversight on my part (Probably was, of course)
>The Basement already obtains IPA/DNS automatically-- they all do.   I
>changed from Default setting to Enable NetBIOS.  Restarted.   same IP
>address of 192.168.15.2, with the DNS of 192.168.15.1.   Still can't
>access the other computers.
>Tried pinging the other machines..  Nothing.  Same as before.
>Tried manually entering in the IPA/DNS.    Couldn't get internet,
>couldn't ping to the Gateway..  Changed it back. Can access the
>internet, ping the gateway, but still can't communicate with the other
>3 laptops or the music box.
>Is this a hopeless cause?

> On Feb 27, 6:37 am, Bob Willard <BobwB***@TrashThis.comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
>>G***@steric.net wrote:
>>
>>>On Feb 26, 6:06 am, Bob Willard <BobwB***@TrashThis.comcast.net>
>>>wrote:
>>
>>>>G***@steric.net wrote:
>>
>>>>>I have 4 computers,
>>>>>3 laptops:
>>>>>Me,(192.168.1.109)
>>>>>Kristi (192.168.1.106),
>>>>>Family  (192.168.1.103)
>>
>>>>>1 entertainment center
>>>>>1 desktop:
>>
>>>>>Basement (192.168.15.2)
>>>>>--- with attached prtiner that I have made shared.
>>>>>-- is hardwired into the Linksys router.
>>>>>-- can get internet access on all computers, wired, or wireless.
>>
>>>>>I want to share files, remote login, and be able to print from any
>>>>>laptop.
>>
>>>>>I can remote desktop between the three laptops, with some difficulty
>>>>>(I think one system needs to have some setting reset, but can't find
>>>>>it)..  and the entertainment center.
>>
>>>>>The desktop is  a different story....   I cannot see any other laptops
>>>>>on the desktop.
>>
>>>>>All DNS servers point to the same address.
>>>>>All computers can access the router, and get internet.  The WIFI
>>>>>router is hardwared into the desktop.
>>>>>No computers can share information between each other...Meaning, I
>>>>>cannot see Basement, nor can I see either of the other laptops. (from
>>>>>Me)
>>>>>No laptops can access the shared printer on Basement.
>>>>>All IP's and DNS addreesses are obtained automatically. (from the
>>>>>desktop-- this surprised me a bit).
>>>>>Firewall protection on Basement is disabled.
>>>>>I have tried to "create a home network", on Basement and both laptops.
>>
>>>>>The Linksys router shows only 192.168.1.x addresses, no sign of
>>>>>192.168.15.2.     In fact, I cannot find any indicator on how the
>>>>>192.168.15.2 address is deduced.
>>
>>>>>What do I need to do to get the computers to all show up on the
>>>>>network?
>>>>>What can I do to change the IP settings of Basement, so that they're
>>>>>all on the "same channel"?
>>>>>Anything else I can try to make this setup work?
>>
>>>>For starters, change the IPA of Basement from 192.168.15.2 to 192.168.1.x,
>>>>where x is different from your other PCs, like 123.  {I'm assuming, from
>>>>the IPAs you listed, that you use static IPAs.  I would have used DHCP
>>>>for all PCs, but static will certainly work.}
>>
>>>>And check that all PCs use a mask of 255.255.255.0 to put them all in
>>>>the same subnet.
>>>>--
>>>>Cheers, Bob
>>
>>>I"m not sure how to change the IPA of Basement.    I've been doing a
>>>little looking around on how to change, but I'm not sure if these
>>>options will work.   All IPA's are generated automatically., not
>>>manually.   I could make them manual, being this is a desktop, and it
>>>ain't gonna move, but I thought, there might be a more "elloquent" way
>>>to do this.    They are DHCP's, not static, and Basement is from a
>>>corporate enviornment, and didn't have any of the settings changed, so
>>>it's probably hyper-secure.
>>>Still not sure why I can't see any of the other laptops on my system
>>>(another laptop, all under the 192.168.1.x  set.).
>>>thanks for your ideas, but I think I need a little more direction
>>
>>>Dobs
>>
>>Basement can't see the other PCs because they are in a difference subnet:
>>Basement is in the 192.168.15.x subnet, and the others are in the
>>192.168.1.x subnet.  That must be fixed first.
>>
>>Since the other PCs do not have consequtive IPAs, I assumed that they were
>>using static IPAs.  If there are other things sucking up IPAs, that would
>>explain the holes in the IPA map.  I also assume that all PCs are connected,
>>either wired or radioed, to that Linksys router; if not, you'll need to
>>explain your LAN.
>>
>>I suggest getting everything to use DHCP, with a 192.168.1.x range (that
>>is the default for Linksys routers).  Verify that all other PCs do use DHCP,
>>and then fix Basement:  Start -> Settings -> ControlPanel -> Network Con's,
>>then RtClick on the Connection you use (likely LocalAreaCon), then click on
>>Properties, then on TCP/IP, then on Properties, then on General, then click
>>the ObtainIPAauto button (and on the ObtainDNSauto button); and then on
>>Advanced -> WINS, click on the EnableNetBIOS button.  After you OK/Close
>>your way out of this menu tree, you may need to reboot to make it take
>>effect.  To check Basement, do Start -> Run -> Cmd -> IPCONFIG/ALL and
>>check that the IPA=192.168.1.x and Mask=255.255.255.0.
>>
>>Good luck.
>>--
>>Cheers, Bob
>
>
> Greetings, and back at the "Basement" LOL
> I verified that everything is DHCP assigned, and all the other PC's do
> use it.   All laptops can now see each other-- I'm not sure if this
> was an oversight on my part (Probably was, of course)
> The Basement already obtains IPA/DNS automatically-- they all do.   I
> changed from Default setting to Enable NetBIOS.  Restarted.   same IP
> address of 192.168.15.2, with the DNS of 192.168.15.1.   Still can't
> access the other computers.
> Tried pinging the other machines..  Nothing.  Same as before.
> Tried manually entering in the IPA/DNS.    Couldn't get internet,
> couldn't ping to the Gateway..  Changed it back. Can access the
> internet, ping the gateway, but still can't communicate with the other
> 3 laptops or the music box.
> Is this a hopeless cause?
>