3 PC SOHO Network setup problem

I am having difficulty getting my home network set up so my wife and I can
access all files/devices from all of our PC’s. Ideally, since I’ve renamed
our 3 PC workgroup (no longer called Workgroup) I would like it set up so
that when we log on to any of the 3 PC’s our ID’s would allow us access to
most, if not all, files/devices in our workgroup. Setting up Sharing on each
of the devices has proved to be hit or miss as to its success. I would also
prefer if I could set it up so only the 3 PC’s on our (renamed) workgroup
have access to any other PC's device.

We have 2 desktop PC’s connected via Ethernet to a D-Link DI-524 (4 port and
wireless) router and a laptop PC that can be Ethernet or wirelessly connected
to the D-Link. The house is well over 300’ from the nearest neighbor or road
so security on the wireless side is not a major concern. The OS’s of each
system is:
Desktop 1 - MS Windows 2000 Pro SP4
Desktop 2 – MS Windows XP Home Ed. SP2
Laptop 1 – MS Windows XP Pro SP2

Our internet connection is via a cable modem connected directly to the
D-Link router, no PC has an internet connection other than through the router.

XP’s Network Setup Wizard has been run on the 2 XP machines but is not
functional on Win2K. What are my options for setting up our private (secure)
network?

TIA,

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Relevant Pages

  • Re: [Full-disclosure] Re: Its not that simple...
    ... Workarounds for Plug and Play Vulnerability - CAN-2005-1983: ... the Internet Connection Firewall feature in Windows XP ... To enable the Internet Connection Firewall feature by using the Network ...
    (Full-Disclosure)
  • Re: [Full-disclosure] Re: Its not that simple...
    ... > will not correct the underlying vulnerability, ... the Internet Connection Firewall feature in Windows XP Service ... > To enable the Internet Connection Firewall feature by using the Network ...
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  • Re: ICS not among my services. What to do?
    ... Hi Wes, ... Wizard is about as useful for my setting up the most trivial network as is ... Windows Firewall on and off, ... > This service is renamed to Windows Firewall and Internet Connection ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics)
  • RE: Netstumbling
    ... Accessing their internet connection accidentally and browsing the web ... I would say scan away because the wireless network you are seeing falls ... > Manage the entire remediation process with StillSecure VAM's ... > Vulnerability Repair Workflow. ...
    (Pen-Test)
  • Re: Still Awaiting Assistance
    ... Disconnect the network infrastructure ... Restart this machine and check the internet connection is now running - ... Now run the internet connection wizard to join this second machine to ... The above can also be setup in the reverse using the Network Setup Wizard ...
    (microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support)