Re: Home Networking

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From: Alan Lee (Ahlee_at_btinternet.com)
Date: 06/29/04


Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:21:41 +0000 (UTC)

Phillip,
Thanks for the quick response.

Desktop is 192.168.0.2 subnet 255.255.255.0
Laptop is 192.168.0.3 subnet 255.255.255.0
Router is 192.168.0.1 subnet 255.255.255.0

Thanks, Alan

"Phillip Windell" <@.> wrote in message
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> What is the IP# of the two machines? Are they in the same subnet?
>
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> Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
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> "Alan Lee" <Ahlee@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:cbruj3$qld$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> > I have a problem with my home network, which I need some help with,
> please.
> >
> > Desktop runs W2k
> > Laptop runs WXP Home with Wireless connection
> > Both connected to Netgear firewall/router DG834
> > Both members of same Workgroup.
> > Desktop was running ZoneAlarm but this now uninstalled and since
> re-booted.
> > No Firewall setting on Laptop.
> > Username and Account the same on both machines and both set at
> Administrator
> > Level.
> > Worked through the help in
> > http://www.tomsnetworking.com/Sections-article64-page1.php which nearly
> got
> > me there and set the desktop to the Master Browser. Have blocked XP from
> > becoming the Master Browser.
> >
> > I am able to access the Laptop from the Desktop with no problem.
> > However I cannot access the Desktop directly : Get the security message
> > 'Workgroup is not accessible . You might not have permissions ...'.
> > Interesting that I can access the Desktop by using the Run \\192.168.02
> > option which is the address assigned for the Desktop, so the network is
> > functioning.
> > Problem still remains that I need to link an access database on the
Laptop
> > to the data tables on the Desktop and the system won't allow it.
> >
> > Grateful for any help as this thing is driving me nuts.
> >
> > Thanks, Alan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>



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