Re: Networking Problem

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From: Jim Macklin (p51mustang[threeX12)
Date: 06/06/04 

Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2004 02:34:54 -0500

Use the networking wizard to setup the computers. Turn
simple file sharing off and set the folders/printer to
share.

You didn't say, but it is easier to setup with XP Pro, to do
the configuration changes in Home can require you to enter
safe mode.

You can leave the firewall on, just set it allow your chosen
sharing. I prefer Zone Alarm to the XP ICF.

Set the router to reject MAC addresses other than yours and
stop broadcasting SSID.

"Simon Harris" <toomuchspam@makesyoufat.com> wrote in
message news:eR0$7X5SEHA.2408@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
| Hi All,
|
| I am having problems getting two PC's to see each other
for windows
| networking (file/print sharing). Heres the low down...
|
| - PC A (Laptop) can only see itself when I 'view workgroup
computers'
| - PC B (Deskto PC) can see both itself, and machine A when
I 'view workgroup
| computers' But, when I double click on PC A, it says I do
not have
| sufficient access (Or similar!)
| - Both PCs are assigned a 192.168.x.x address by a netgear
router with built
| in ADSL modem
| - Both PCs can ping each other via IP, but not via name
| - I have switched off XP firewall on both machines
| - PC A has Norton Internet Security installed - Security
and Firewall have
| been disabled
| - The PCs are networked wirelessly - built in adapter on
PC A, ext LinkSys
| USB adapter on PC B - They both connect to the Internet
(Web and email
| working OK) via a LinkSys wireless access point, which in
turn connects
| (ethernet) to the NetGear router with built in ADSL modem.
I believe the
| router is providing the DHCP addresses
| - Both PC's are in the 'workgroup' workgroup
| - I have checked and confirmed the names of each PCs
|
| Probem is, as I say that I cannot browse to file/print
shares.
|
| Hope someone can help! :)
|
| Regards,
|
| Simon.
|
|
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