>When I try to connect to a network place (a linkstation fileserver) on 'my
>network places' Microsoft asks me to enter a user name, which is the same
>username as my router (Netgear DG834G).  I enter the name then it lets me
>access the file server (i have no passowrd on my router).
>
>This is quite annoying, especially since I have 4 other users set up on my
>machine (one of which has administrator rights just like me), and there is no
>requirement for these users to do this. 
>
>It especially causes me difficulties, especially when I am using Windows
>programmes that access the fileserver, such as Windows Media Player, and I
>want to rip a CD to this location.
>
>I suspect it probably has something to do with the firewall but not sure?
>
>Regards
>
>Shaun

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:15:01 -0800, shaunl <sha***@discussions.microsoft.com>
> wrote:
>
> >When I try to connect to a network place (a linkstation fileserver) on 'my
> >network places' Microsoft asks me to enter a user name, which is the same
> >username as my router (Netgear DG834G).  I enter the name then it lets me
> >access the file server (i have no passowrd on my router).
> >
> >This is quite annoying, especially since I have 4 other users set up on my
> >machine (one of which has administrator rights just like me), and there is no
> >requirement for these users to do this. 
> >
> >It especially causes me difficulties, especially when I am using Windows
> >programmes that access the fileserver, such as Windows Media Player, and I
> >want to rip a CD to this location.
> >
> >I suspect it probably has something to do with the firewall but not sure?
> >
> >Regards
> >
> >Shaun
>
> Shaun,
>
> What operating system is on your computer?  Is this user name, which is the same
> as the router, setup on the computer too?
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#NonGuest>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#NonGuest
>
> Are you referring to the Buffalo Linkstation NAS file server?  From what I'm
> reading, it uses FTP, and isn't Kerberos / NTFS compatible.  Don't expect the
> same ability to cache passwords, or remember login state.  FTP is operating
> system agnostic, so you can access NAS from a Mac client, but it won't be as
> transparent as a Windows file server.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/nas-has-its-own-limitations.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/nas-has-its-own-limitations.html
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> My        email         is          AT         DOT
>    actual       address    pchuck       mvps        org.
>

>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 26 Dec 2006 07:15:01 -0800, shaunl <sha***@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >When I try to connect to a network place (a linkstation fileserver) on 'my
>> >network places' Microsoft asks me to enter a user name, which is the same
>> >username as my router (Netgear DG834G).  I enter the name then it lets me
>> >access the file server (i have no passowrd on my router).
>> >
>> >This is quite annoying, especially since I have 4 other users set up on my
>> >machine (one of which has administrator rights just like me), and there is no
>> >requirement for these users to do this. 
>> >
>> >It especially causes me difficulties, especially when I am using Windows
>> >programmes that access the fileserver, such as Windows Media Player, and I
>> >want to rip a CD to this location.
>> >
>> >I suspect it probably has something to do with the firewall but not sure?
>> >
>> >Regards
>> >
>> >Shaun
>>
>> Shaun,
>>
>> What operating system is on your computer?  Is this user name, which is the same
>> as the router, setup on the computer too?
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#NonGuest>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-under-windows-xp.html#NonGuest
>>
>> Are you referring to the Buffalo Linkstation NAS file server?  From what I'm
>> reading, it uses FTP, and isn't Kerberos / NTFS compatible.  Don't expect the
>> same ability to cache passwords, or remember login state.  FTP is operating
>> system agnostic, so you can access NAS from a Mac client, but it won't be as
>> transparent as a Windows file server.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/nas-has-its-own-limitations.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/12/nas-has-its-own-limitations.html

>Chuck
>
>Thank you for your advice.  I am using Windows XP Media Centre Edition, and
>yes it is a Buffalo Linkstation (which I regret buying!).
>
>The frustrating thing is that it works for the other users in my family who
>have seperate accounts.  Also, the login I need to give, is the one for my
>router - not the linkstation!