Re: networking 2 desktop and a laptop all xp using a linksys route

From: Bob Willard (BobwBSGS_at_TrashThis.comcast.net)
Date: 02/11/05 

Date: Fri, 11 Feb 2005 07:32:27 -0500

GeorgeM wrote:
> Yes, the desktops are wired and can each get to the internet but cannot see
> each other. What settings do I need to look at?
>
> "GERMAN" wrote:
>
>
>>THAT SEEMS TO BE PRETTY MUCH LIKE MY OWN SETTINGS BUT INSTEAD OF THE BEFSR41
>>I'M USING A DIFFERENT ROUTER ALSO FROM LINKSYS; THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR POST IS
>>THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INFO ON HOW YOU DID SET YOUR NETWORK; YOU SHOULD TRY
>>FIRST WITH BOTH DESKTOPS AND ONCE YOU GET THEM WORKING OK THEN TRY TO BRING
>>UP THE LAPTOP.
>>ARE YOUR DESKTOPS WIRED?
>>
>>"GeorgeM" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
>>>my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
>>>Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
>>>in seeing any of the other systems.

Unfortunately, there are lots of settings that could be blocking networking.
Here's some things to check/fix:

1. Set the router as the DHCP server, and set each PC as a DHCP client.
2. Disable all firewalls while debugging your net. XP SP2 enables WF
    by default; disable it.
3. Enable TCP/IP and disable all other protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI).
4. Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Enable F&P sharing and Client for M$ Nets.
5. Make sure all PCs have the same workgroup name, and that each has its
    own computer name.
6. On each PC, create a folder and share it, with a simple share name.

Can each PC PING itself, by number and by name? Can each PC PING each other,
by number and by name? What does IPCONFIG/ALL report for each? 

-- 
Cheers, Bob

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