Re: XP Computers won't talk to each other nor file share

GGG@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

On Feb 26, 6:06 am, Bob Willard <BobwB...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

G...@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

I have 4 computers,
3 laptops:
Me,(192.168.1.109)
Kristi (192.168.1.106),
Family (192.168.1.103)

1 entertainment center
1 desktop:

Basement (192.168.15.2)
--- with attached prtiner that I have made shared.
-- is hardwired into the Linksys router.
-- can get internet access on all computers, wired, or wireless.

I want to share files, remote login, and be able to print from any
laptop.

I can remote desktop between the three laptops, with some difficulty
(I think one system needs to have some setting reset, but can't find
it).. and the entertainment center.

The desktop is a different story.... I cannot see any other laptops
on the desktop.

All DNS servers point to the same address.
All computers can access the router, and get internet. The WIFI
router is hardwared into the desktop.
No computers can share information between each other...Meaning, I
cannot see Basement, nor can I see either of the other laptops. (from
Me)
No laptops can access the shared printer on Basement.
All IP's and DNS addreesses are obtained automatically. (from the
desktop-- this surprised me a bit).
Firewall protection on Basement is disabled.
I have tried to "create a home network", on Basement and both laptops.

The Linksys router shows only 192.168.1.x addresses, no sign of
192.168.15.2. In fact, I cannot find any indicator on how the
192.168.15.2 address is deduced.

What do I need to do to get the computers to all show up on the
network?
What can I do to change the IP settings of Basement, so that they're
all on the "same channel"?
Anything else I can try to make this setup work?

For starters, change the IPA of Basement from 192.168.15.2 to 192.168.1.x,
where x is different from your other PCs, like 123. {I'm assuming, from
the IPAs you listed, that you use static IPAs. I would have used DHCP
for all PCs, but static will certainly work.}

And check that all PCs use a mask of 255.255.255.0 to put them all in
the same subnet.
--
Cheers, Bob


I"m not sure how to change the IPA of Basement. I've been doing a
little looking around on how to change, but I'm not sure if these
options will work. All IPA's are generated automatically., not
manually. I could make them manual, being this is a desktop, and it
ain't gonna move, but I thought, there might be a more "elloquent" way
to do this. They are DHCP's, not static, and Basement is from a
corporate enviornment, and didn't have any of the settings changed, so
it's probably hyper-secure.
Still not sure why I can't see any of the other laptops on my system
(another laptop, all under the 192.168.1.x set.).
thanks for your ideas, but I think I need a little more direction

Dobs


Basement can't see the other PCs because they are in a difference subnet:
Basement is in the 192.168.15.x subnet, and the others are in the
192.168.1.x subnet. That must be fixed first.

Since the other PCs do not have consequtive IPAs, I assumed that they were
using static IPAs. If there are other things sucking up IPAs, that would
explain the holes in the IPA map. I also assume that all PCs are connected,
either wired or radioed, to that Linksys router; if not, you'll need to
explain your LAN.

I suggest getting everything to use DHCP, with a 192.168.1.x range (that
is the default for Linksys routers). Verify that all other PCs do use DHCP,
and then fix Basement: Start -> Settings -> ControlPanel -> Network Con's,
then RtClick on the Connection you use (likely LocalAreaCon), then click on
Properties, then on TCP/IP, then on Properties, then on General, then click
the ObtainIPAauto button (and on the ObtainDNSauto button); and then on
Advanced -> WINS, click on the EnableNetBIOS button. After you OK/Close
your way out of this menu tree, you may need to reboot to make it take
effect. To check Basement, do Start -> Run -> Cmd -> IPCONFIG/ALL and
check that the IPA=192.168.1.x and Mask=255.255.255.0.

Good luck.
--
Cheers, Bob
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