wireless laptop cant see my wired desktop on network

microsoft.public.windows.networking.wireless

16 Sep 2006 8:55 PM

Magwa

trying to network my laptop, wireless, to my desktop to work from the
kitchen. cant get the laptop to see the desktop. the desktop can see the
laptop but wont allow me access the files on it. i have done wired networks
before but i cant figure this out.

thanks

17 Sep 2006 9:30 PM

Jack (MVP-Networking).

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what is allowed
to be shared.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Jack (MVP-Networking).

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"Magwa" <Ma***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> trying to network my laptop, wireless, to my desktop to work from the
> kitchen. cant get the laptop to see the desktop. the desktop can see the
> laptop but wont allow me access the files on it. i have done wired
> networks
> before but i cant figure this out.
>
> thanks