Re: Home network setup problems pls help

On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 20:23:02 -0800, "Roger" <Roger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>
>
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 16:27:02 -0800, "Roger" <Roger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >"Chuck" wrote:
>> >
>> >> On Mon, 12 Dec 2005 15:15:04 -0800, "Roger" <Roger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> >> wrote:
>>
>> <SNIP>
>>
>> >> >I tried following the directions step by step but i was not able to get the
>> >> >info u asked for do u guys think un can send me instructions for dummies i'm
>> >> >sorry l could not follow intructions i am able to see both computers on my
>> >> >latptop and my desktop but when i try connecting i get the same message on
>> >> >both. did i tell u my laptop has a wireless card to connect to the internet
>> >> >this is the message i get:
>> >> >
>> >> >Myinspiron 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.
>> >>
>> >> Roger,
>> >>
>> >> OK, that's a good start. The most common cause for this problem is a
>> >> misconfigured or overlooked firewall. Please read this article, and Follow All
>> >> Links.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
>> >>
>> >> And reply after my replies, as this could take some time.
>> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>>
>> >Ok good to know we got a start. now the only firewalls that i have are
>> >windows firewalls. and the norton systemworks now how do i configure windows
>> >firewall ? is on on both computers.
>>
>> Roger,
>>
>> Refer to this article to configure Windows Firewall.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/12/windows-firewall-and-windows.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/12/windows-firewall-and-windows.html
>>
>> And make sure that Windows Firewall is the ONLY personal firewall on the
>> computer!
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html
>>
>> And, since we may be conversing on this issue for a few more posts, reply below
>> this line please. NOT above. I will snip as appropriate, and you post below.
>> Refer to this article.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
>>
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
>
>Ok i thing i got the reply issue down i hope. sorry i was not paying
>attention. i will give it a rest for today i did configure windows firewall
>on my desktop. i will do the same with my laptop tomorrow and let you know
>the results hopefully it will work.
>i did had it working in the past but i had to replace my hard disk on my
>desktop and now that i'm trying to set this up is not working but thanks for
>ur help again

OK, Roger. You're doing better. Keep at it, but not too hard. Replacing the
hard disk doesn't leave too much time or energy for anything else.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
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