"Malke" <notreally@invalid.invalid> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> mercenario nr.7157892 wrote:
>
> > it is impossible to sheare folders.  Also a ping between PCs don't
> > give results.
> >
> > I use automatic DHCP.
> >
> > In the past I used fixed IPs and so the PCs culd share folders and the
> > printer!
> >
> > How can I do the same with DHCP?
>
> This has nothing to do with how the computers get their IP's. You
> haven't set up the local area network (lan) sharing correctly is all.
>
> This is most commonly caused by a misconfigured firewall. Run the
> Network Setup Wizard on all computers, making sure to enable File &
> Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn
> on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party
> firewall or have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like
> Norton 2005/06) which acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have
> third-party firewall software, configure it to allow the Local Area
> Network traffic as trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an
> IP range. Ex. would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would
> substitute your correct subnet.
>
> If one or more of the computers is XP Pro:
>
> a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
> Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
> accounts/passwords on all computers.
>
> b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
> Simple File Sharing enabled.
>
> Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
> that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
> resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it
> matters in your situation.
>
> Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
> home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
> folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
> Shared Documents folder.
>
> If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network
> troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it
> and it will usually pinpoint the problem area(s) -
> http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

"Malke" <notreally@invalid.invalid> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> mercenario nr.7157892 wrote:
>
> > Many thanks for your explanations!
> > I try to understand:
> > 1) I can use DHCP
> Yes.
>
> > 2) I don't have to configure a LMHOSTS file
> Correct.
>
> > 3) because I have installed NAV 2005 or 2006 with the firewall active,
> > I must swich off all the WinXP firewalls.
> Yes and configure the NAV firewall to allow the lan as trusted (if your
> NAV program has that option).
>
> > 4) because I want to make simple (at the beginning), I wouldn't use
> > the XP Professional features.
> Fine.
>
> > Questions:
> > Is really necessary restart the Network Setup Wizard on all PCs? It is
> > a little bit boring! Can I avoid this?
>
> You can configure File/Printer Sharing and firewalls manually of course.
>
> Malke
> --
> Elephant Boy Computers
> www.elephantboycomputers.com
> "Don't Panic!"
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

> Excuse me, I'am really stupid; I hope you are online because I made a
> mistake:
> I clicked on the Wireless Network Setup Wizard in WinXP Pro and now
> this PC is not able to connect to the router. the log file says:
>
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ------
> Wireless Network Settings
>
> Print this document and store it in a safe place for future reference.
>  You may need these settings to add additional computers and devices
> to your network.
>
>
> Wireless Settings
>
> Network Name (SSID): WLAN-filippo
> Network Key (WEP/WPA Key): xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Key Provided Automatically (802.1x): 0
> Network Authentication Type: open
> Data Encryption Type: WEP
> Connection Type: ESS
> Key Index:
>
>
> To enable File and Printer Sharing on this computer, run the Network
> Setup Wizard.
>
> To set up your Internet connection, follow the instructions from your
> Internet Service Provider (ISP).
>
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
> ------
> I think it means that WEP security is active on the local network
> drive but not on the router.
> So only this PC cannot connect!
>
> I don't know how I can remove this new configuration!
>
> Can you help me?

"mercenario nr.7157892" <pr***@microsoft.com> ha scritto nel messaggio
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> it is impossible to sheare folders.  Also a ping between PCs don't give
> results.
>
> I use automatic DHCP.
>
> In the past I used fixed IPs and so the PCs culd share folders and the
> printer!
>
> How can I do the same with DHCP?
>
> Thank n advance for your suggestions.
>
> mercenario...
>
>