Re: TRAFFIC ISSUES runnig XP RO SP2 on 2 computers (1 client 1 serve

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From: Chuck (none_at_example.net)
Date: 01/24/05


Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 20:48:16 -0800

On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:13:01 -0800, "ahyca" <ahyca@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:

>tTRAFFIC ISSUES: ACCESS refused. Client Can NOT access server both compuers
>in network are running XP PRO with SP2. ONE WAY ONLY
>
>QUESTION TO ANY EXPERT: a reply will be appreciate.
>
>Basically it is a Internet connection sharing.
>PC (server) running XP PRO SP2 connect to cable modem.
>Laptop (client) running XP PRO SP2 connect Internet trought server.
>(Internet works on laptop. sometimes with connectivity issues by it works)
>Connection are cabled ( crossover).
>BOTH are loged on as admin no password . Supossed to havr same user rights
> Same workgroup name. AXELNET.
>All default windows config.
>I have disable firewall on both computers to simplify network test.
> I have run carefully the network wizard with file and printer sharing
>enabled.
>
>PING s also are OK. Server can access client without problem and share
>file.(traffic server-->client works fine) one- way only
>
>My problem :(traffic in the other sense: client? server doesn't work). When
>I see my network places, network workgroups in my laptop (client) I can see
>worksgroup but can NOT access server. When clic on server I get a Error
>message says “ you have no rights to access this network ressouces” ask
>server admin.
>
>MY QUESTION FOR ONE MILLION DOLLAR TO BILL GATES
>How server can give access to client . Where ? . I believe it is a
>incredible BOOOOG in Service Pack 2. I have tried ALL. With or without
>firewall, with or without NORTON antivirus 2005
>I have read all last press from MS and sp2 but no solution to this obvious
>problem.
>
>and yes , when server is in XP SP1 this home network works fine.
>I have read somethig about to use same username and same password then log
>on the client to have file and printersharing working. (it doesn't work)
>This solutions seems not logic . I want to be able to share with other
>computer on the SAME subnet ,network office or homenetwork. Like I do with
>sp1 (to share in fact in the same workgroup) .
>
>So, of course I would like to stay with sp2 security improvements, pop up
>bloquer etc., all seems good, BUT seems incredible can not configure a simple
>network using WIN XP PRO service pack 2. BOTH WAYS , not only one way file
>sharing.
>
>PLEASE HELP...... or at least please give minimal precision to see where
>change the parameter in the sever ( firewall) and HOW really give access to
>my laptop (client).
>THANKS IN ADVANCE

Is Windows Firewall enabled on both computers? If so, is the File and Printer
Sharing exception enabled?

Check to see if Simple File Sharing (Control Panel - Folder Options - View -
Advanced settings) is enabled or disabled. With XP Pro, you need to have SFS
properly set on each computer.

On XP Pro with SFS disabled, check the Local Security Policies (Control Panel -
Administrative Tools). Under Local Policies - Security Options, look at
"Network access: Sharing and security model", and ensure it's set to "Classic -
local users authenticate as themselves".

On XP Pro with SFS disabled, if you set the above Local Security Policy to
"Guest only", enable the Guest account, using Start - Run - "cmd" - type "net
user guest /active:yes" in the command window. If "Classic", setup and use a
common non-Guest account on all computers. Whichever account is used, give it
an identical, non-blank password on all computers.

On XP Pro with Simple File Sharing enabled, make sure that the Guest account is
enabled, on each computer. Enable Guest, with Start - Run - "cmd", then type
"net user guest /active:yes" in the command window. Ensure that the password
for Guest is blank, with Start - Run - "control userpasswords2"; select Guest,
click Reset Password, click OK without entering a new password.

On XP Pro, if you're going to use Guest authentication, check your Local
Security Policy (Control Panel - Administrative Tools) - User Rights Assignment,
on the XP Pro computer, and look at "Deny access to this computer from the
network". Make sure Guest is not in the list. Look at "Access this computer
from the network", and make sure that Everyone is in this list.

-- 
Cheers,
Chuck
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