Re: Networking problems

From: Malke (noreply_at_invalid.com)
Date: 01/28/05 

Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2005 05:37:19 -0800

ratsack wrote:

> I have just now gone through this web site again as I stated
> previously I had already looked at the web sites suggested on previous
> threads. I would appreciate maybe a more specific answer to my
> problem, maybe there is a microsoft techie that could help! I am
> getting really frustrated with this problem, it has now been over a
> month that we have been trying to set these computers up and
> networked. I use the client computer for my Uni studies and am
> desperate to sort this out soon.......so can anyone offer any more
> solutions pleaseeeeeeee

I'll try and at least at the end point you in a different, hopefully
fruitful, direction.

>> "ratsack" <ratsack@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:733BD61F-542C-4FC6-B4C3-CE8286D253D8@microsoft.com...
>> > I am hoping that someone may be able to help me. When I try to open
>> > up my network places and then try to view the workgroup computers I
>> > get this message....
>> > _____ is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>> > network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find
>> > out if you have access permissions. The list of servers for this
>> > workgroup is not currently available. This is occuring on the host
>> >computer which has XP OS, I upgraded my laptop with XP as it was>
>> >previously running 98 as I thought this may help.
(snip)

No, the change in motherboard and hardware has nothing to do with the
networking unless the drivers for the network card (onboard probably?)
didn't get properly picked up. Look in Device Manager and make sure all
hardware is working correctly. In addition, here are some things to
check:

1. Make sure that you have identical user accounts and passwords on both
machines.

2. Make sure that any firewalls you have are properly configured to
allow lan traffic. If your XP boxen have Service Pack 2, be aware that
SP2 automatically enables the Windows Firewall. If you are not running
a third-party firewall, go to the Windows Firewall applet in Control
Panel and enable File & Printer Sharing on the Exceptions tab. If you
are using a third-party firewall (and have properly configured it to
allow your lan traffic as Trusted), then turn the Windows Firewall off.
You don't want two firewalls running, and a third-party program will be
better than the WF. All firewalls must be properly configured to allow
lan traffic as Trusted.

3. Look at the networking properties on both machines. You should only
have these components installed:

   TCP/IP protocol
   Client for Microsoft Networks
   File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
(the QoS is optional and you don't need it, but it doesn't mess you up
either)

Remove these components if they are present:

   IPX/SPX protocol
   NetBEUI protocol
   Client for NetWare networks

4. For ease of use, put both machines in the same workgroup and make
sure they have unique computer names.

5. Make sure you have set up ICS IP addresses, gateway, etc. correctly.
I understand that you are not happy about going to a website for help,
but here is a link to MVP Steve Winograd's article about setting up
ICS:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_ics/

It will make the process completely clear to you far better than I could
in this post. Please try Steve's site and then if you are still having
problems, come back with what is going on with your network and we will
help you some more.

Malke 

-- 
MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"

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