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Wireless Network - Sharing FoldersHelp !!!
1 Wireless Router/Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 - provided by DHCP ISP NewComputer IP Address 192.168.0.3 OldComputer IP Address 192.168.0.4 Sharing is enabled - I can ping router & connect to Internet from both pcs however, they cannot see each other or shared documents folders (which have hand underneath to say shared ) What am I doing wrong - Thanks mumof2 wrote:
> Help !!! This is most commonly caused by a misconfigured firewall. Run the Network> 1 Wireless Router/Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 - provided by DHCP ISP > NewComputer IP Address 192.168.0.3 > OldComputer IP Address 192.168.0.4 > > Sharing is enabled - I can ping router & connect to Internet from both pcs > however, they cannot see each other or shared documents folders (which > have hand underneath to say shared ) > > What am I doing wrong - Thanks Setup Wizard on both 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
wireless network connection setup...cant bridge to wired network
Xp won't connect to other members of workgroup but can ping? Limited or No Connectivity - HELP!!! Network Key PCAMPR5 NDIS Protocol Driver Wireless help please?? Can't connect to deskstop Internet Gateway Icon disappears after repairing connection router recognizes printer / printer does not recognixe router wireless security |
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