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1 wireless laptop & 1 ethernet wired desktop connect to modem rout
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I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can print on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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1 wireless laptop & 1 ethernet wired desktop connect to modem rout
Need more info on this one:
1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can print on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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1 wireless laptop & 1 ethernet wired desktop connect to modem
Doug, thanks for the prompt reply:
First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can print on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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1 wireless laptop & 1 ethernet wired desktop connect to modem
OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The
issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can print on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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1 wireless laptop & 1 ethernet wired desktop connect to modem
Thanks again Doug; you are obviously some sort of expert at this; I am just a
lowly Coldfusion MX developer and my networking skill is limited to say the least. I will try out your suggestions and let you know the results soon... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can print on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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Go get 'em, Charlie - ColdFusion is way cool.
Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Thanks again Doug; you are obviously some sort of expert at this; I am just a lowly Coldfusion MX developer and my networking skill is limited to say the least. I will try out your suggestions and let you know the results soon... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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OK Doug
I have done everything you asked me to do: 1) Changed both TCP/IP Advanced WINS options to Enable NetBios over TCP/IP 2) Changed Control Panel - Administrative Tools - Services - Computer Browser to manual on the laptop 3) Turned off laptop 4) Rebooted desktop 5) Rebooted laptop I then waited at least 12 minutes as stated in the article you suggest I read... And...nothing; no change I am afraid; I still cannot see the other computer in either of 'My Network Places'... I am stumped; actually, what I forgot to tell you is that when I had an unsecured or open wireless connection, I did see the computers in 'My Network Places'; when I secured the connection, using WPA-PSK, which is supported by my modem/router and OS, I lost this display. Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Go get 'em, Charlie - ColdFusion is way cool. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Thanks again Doug; you are obviously some sort of expert at this; I am just a lowly Coldfusion MX developer and my networking skill is limited to say the least. I will try out your suggestions and let you know the results soon... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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1 wireless laptop & 1 ethernet wired desktop connect to modem
One other thing, I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP settings
in the 1349 Connection, rather than the Wireless Connection; will this make any difference? Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Go get 'em, Charlie - ColdFusion is way cool. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Thanks again Doug; you are obviously some sort of expert at this; I am just a lowly Coldfusion MX developer and my networking skill is limited to say the least. I will try out your suggestions and let you know the results soon... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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Hmmm - wouldn't expect this to work at all, but it does - except for
browsing. 1. On the laptop Start/Run cmd ENTER ipconfig /all c:\config.txt exit ENTER 2. Open Notepad and open c:\config.txt. 3. Paste the results into a reply to this post. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... One other thing, I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP settings in the 1349 Connection, rather than the Wireless Connection; will this make any difference? Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Go get 'em, Charlie - ColdFusion is way cool. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Thanks again Doug; you are obviously some sort of expert at this; I am just a lowly Coldfusion MX developer and my networking skill is limited to say the least. I will try out your suggestions and let you know the results soon... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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Here goes Doug:
Windows IP Configuration Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : DJXPXD1J Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : home Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0F-1F-2B-73-B0 Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : home Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell Wireless 1350 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0B-7D-10-70-28 Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 January 2005 17:42:39 Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 January 2005 17:42:39 "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Hmmm - wouldn't expect this to work at all, but it does - except for browsing. 1. On the laptop Start/Run cmd ENTER ipconfig /all c:\config.txt exit ENTER 2. Open Notepad and open c:\config.txt. 3. Paste the results into a reply to this post. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... One other thing, I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP settings in the 1349 Connection, rather than the Wireless Connection; will this make any difference? Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Go get 'em, Charlie - ColdFusion is way cool. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Thanks again Doug; you are obviously some sort of expert at this; I am just a lowly Coldfusion MX developer and my networking skill is limited to say the least. I will try out your suggestions and let you know the results soon... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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OK, let's try a few things. If they don't work, I'm going to conclude that
the problem is WAP related and requires troubleshooting the router or may not be resolvable at all. The wiireless connection configuration appears correct, except I am bothered by the node type and the DNS connection suffix: 1. I don't know where 'home' comes from - perhaps the router. But just to be sure, on both computers right click My Computer and select Properties. Click the Computer Name button and click the Change button. Make sure both computers are members of the same workgroup - probably MSHOME - doesn't matter as long as they are exactly the same. 2. We want to change the node type from unknown to broadcast. On the laptop - Start/Run regedit ENTER. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Netbt\Parameters Right click on Parameters and select New - DWORD value. A new entry will appear in the right pane called New Value #1. Change this to "NodeType". This is one word - there are no spaces. Double click on NodeType and change the value to 1. Close registry editor and reboot the computer. Run ipconfig /all and see if the node type is changed to broadcast. Wait and see if browsing works. If not, you could try resetting Computer Browser back to automatic and rebooting. 3. If 1 and 2 do not solve the problem, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Event Viewer. Check System and Application and report any errors. 4. If the above do not resolve the problem, see if you can configure the router and client for WEP instead of WAP. This will be less secure, but if it works; it confirms my suspicion that this is a WAP issue. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Here goes Doug: Windows IP Configuration Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : DJXPXD1J Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : home Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0F-1F-2B-73-B0 Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : home Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell Wireless 1350 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0B-7D-10-70-28 Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 January 2005 17:42:39 Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 January 2005 17:42:39 "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Hmmm - wouldn't expect this to work at all, but it does - except for browsing. 1. On the laptop Start/Run cmd ENTER ipconfig /all c:\config.txt exit ENTER 2. Open Notepad and open c:\config.txt. 3. Paste the results into a reply to this post. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... One other thing, I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP settings in the 1349 Connection, rather than the Wireless Connection; will this make any difference? Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Go get 'em, Charlie - ColdFusion is way cool. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Thanks again Doug; you are obviously some sort of expert at this; I am just a lowly Coldfusion MX developer and my networking skill is limited to say the least. I will try out your suggestions and let you know the results soon... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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Thanks Doug; I will try your suggestions...
I am going on holiday to Cuba early in the morning, so I may do this when I get back as I would like to carry out your changes in a relaxed mood, without rushing, so you may not here from me for a couple of weeks (what bliss - you are saying to yourself!!)... I really appreciate all your help so far; it has given me a real insight into how networks work and how complicated and in depth this field is. Now I know why you guys get paid a premium. I am also now determined to sort this problem out, as I think I may have caught the networking bug; I am quite like this, when it comes to solving problems in Coldfusion; very persistent! Anyway, thanks again... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, let's try a few things. If they don't work, I'm going to conclude that the problem is WAP related and requires troubleshooting the router or may not be resolvable at all. The wiireless connection configuration appears correct, except I am bothered by the node type and the DNS connection suffix: 1. I don't know where 'home' comes from - perhaps the router. But just to be sure, on both computers right click My Computer and select Properties. Click the Computer Name button and click the Change button. Make sure both computers are members of the same workgroup - probably MSHOME - doesn't matter as long as they are exactly the same. 2. We want to change the node type from unknown to broadcast. On the laptop - Start/Run regedit ENTER. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Netbt\Parameters Right click on Parameters and select New - DWORD value. A new entry will appear in the right pane called New Value #1. Change this to "NodeType". This is one word - there are no spaces. Double click on NodeType and change the value to 1. Close registry editor and reboot the computer. Run ipconfig /all and see if the node type is changed to broadcast. Wait and see if browsing works. If not, you could try resetting Computer Browser back to automatic and rebooting. 3. If 1 and 2 do not solve the problem, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Event Viewer. Check System and Application and report any errors. 4. If the above do not resolve the problem, see if you can configure the router and client for WEP instead of WAP. This will be less secure, but if it works; it confirms my suspicion that this is a WAP issue. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Here goes Doug: Windows IP Configuration Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : DJXPXD1J Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : home Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0F-1F-2B-73-B0 Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : home Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell Wireless 1350 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0B-7D-10-70-28 Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 January 2005 17:42:39 Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 January 2005 17:42:39 "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Hmmm - wouldn't expect this to work at all, but it does - except for browsing. 1. On the laptop Start/Run cmd ENTER ipconfig /all c:\config.txt exit ENTER 2. Open Notepad and open c:\config.txt. 3. Paste the results into a reply to this post. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... One other thing, I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP settings in the 1349 Connection, rather than the Wireless Connection; will this make any difference? Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Go get 'em, Charlie - ColdFusion is way cool. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Thanks again Doug; you are obviously some sort of expert at this; I am just a lowly Coldfusion MX developer and my networking skill is limited to say the least. I will try out your suggestions and let you know the results soon... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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OK; I did the tests you asked me to do...
config.txt now shows Node Type = Broadcast But still no joy even after changing Computer Browser back to Automatic. I have saved both the Application & System event logs for you to look at; there are plenty of errors in System, involving DCOM. How can I send these to you? Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, let's try a few things. If they don't work, I'm going to conclude that the problem is WAP related and requires troubleshooting the router or may not be resolvable at all. The wiireless connection configuration appears correct, except I am bothered by the node type and the DNS connection suffix: 1. I don't know where 'home' comes from - perhaps the router. But just to be sure, on both computers right click My Computer and select Properties. Click the Computer Name button and click the Change button. Make sure both computers are members of the same workgroup - probably MSHOME - doesn't matter as long as they are exactly the same. 2. We want to change the node type from unknown to broadcast. On the laptop - Start/Run regedit ENTER. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Netbt\Parameters Right click on Parameters and select New - DWORD value. A new entry will appear in the right pane called New Value #1. Change this to "NodeType". This is one word - there are no spaces. Double click on NodeType and change the value to 1. Close registry editor and reboot the computer. Run ipconfig /all and see if the node type is changed to broadcast. Wait and see if browsing works. If not, you could try resetting Computer Browser back to automatic and rebooting. 3. If 1 and 2 do not solve the problem, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Event Viewer. Check System and Application and report any errors. 4. If the above do not resolve the problem, see if you can configure the router and client for WEP instead of WAP. This will be less secure, but if it works; it confirms my suspicion that this is a WAP issue. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Here goes Doug: Windows IP Configuration Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : DJXPXD1J Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . : Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : home Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0F-1F-2B-73-B0 Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : home Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Dell Wireless 1350 WLAN Mini-PCI Card Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0B-7D-10-70-28 Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.2 Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1 Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 04 January 2005 17:42:39 Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 January 2005 17:42:39 "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Hmmm - wouldn't expect this to work at all, but it does - except for browsing. 1. On the laptop Start/Run cmd ENTER ipconfig /all c:\config.txt exit ENTER 2. Open Notepad and open c:\config.txt. 3. Paste the results into a reply to this post. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... One other thing, I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP settings in the 1349 Connection, rather than the Wireless Connection; will this make any difference? Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Go get 'em, Charlie - ColdFusion is way cool. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Thanks again Doug; you are obviously some sort of expert at this; I am just a lowly Coldfusion MX developer and my networking skill is limited to say the least. I will try out your suggestions and let you know the results soon... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: OK, your network is working fine - ie. you can access and share files. The issue is solely one of browsing through the My Network Places interface; and we'll try to address that in a minute, but first: 1. I thought maybe you had connected these machines with 1394 (firewire) connections in addition to the ethernet and wireless connections. This is obviously not the case; the 1394 connection icon is harmless; and it results because the the computer has a 1394 port even though nothing is connected to it - See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;307736 2. Standard browsing has inherent latency and is not an efficient way to find and connect to available resources. It's primary use is for clients who are not familiar with the local network resources. See: http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;188001 Many people like to shortcut the browsing process. Try this: On the laptop, go to \\192.168.1.3. When the Explorer window opens, right click on the computer icon (left side of window) and select Create Shortcut. You will be prompted to put the shortcut on your Desktop - say Yes. Right click on the new desktop icon and select Rename. You can give this the icon name of your Desktop computer, and henceforth you can access the Desktop machine by double clicking on this icon instead of drilling down through My Network Places. 3. To resolve the browsing issue, try: a. In Local Area Connection properties (where you set the IP address) click the Advanced button then the WINS tab. Make sure that Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP is selected. b. On the Laptop, go to Control Panel/Performance and Maintenance/Administrative Tools/Services. Double click on Computer Browser and change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Shut down the laptop. Reboot the Desktop. After the Desktop is started, start the laptop. Wait several minutes (see above) and try My Network Places. Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Doug, thanks for the prompt reply: First of all, when I type //192.168.1.3 into Run on my laptop, it opens up a list of all my shared folders on my desktop! This is fantastic!!! OK, let me try and explain my set-up more specifically: I have the following equipment: 1) Laptop Dell Inspiron 9100 3GHZ; 1GB RAM; Dell Wireless 1350 802.11 a/b/g mini PCI Card; Windows XP Pro SP2 2) Desktop Dell Dimension 8300 2.6GHZ; 768MB RAM; Windows XP Pro SP2 3) BTVOYAGER 2100 modem/router 1) I have attached the desktop to the router via an ethernet cable 2) I have created a secure WPA-PSK wireless connection from the laptop to the router; when I created this it automatically made another connection called a 1394 Connection, which is of type LAN or High Speed Internet. This connection is nothing to do with Firewire and is just a description of a connection made by the computer. I think I have read that when a wireless network is created, a 1394 connection is created aswell to join different types of connections together, like wireless & ethernet. 1) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.3 for the desktop in the TCP/IP properties of the LAN connection 2) I created an IP address of 192.168.1.2 for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties of the Wireless connection 1) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the Norton's Firewall software on the desktop 2) I made 'Printer & File Sharing' an exception in the McAfee Firewall software on the laptop 1) I turned on Printer Sharing in the printer properties of my HP DeskJet 450, which is attached to my desktop; I named the printer 'hpdeskjet'... Although I still cannot see the MSHOME (workgroup name for both computers) workgroup yet on either computer, I can now access the shared folders by typing in the relevant IP address. However if you have any idea how I can set up the network correctly I would be much obliged... Thanks very much... Charlie "Doug Sherman [MVP]" wrote: Need more info on this one: 1. On the laptop, Start/Run \\192.168.1.3 ENTER. What happens? 2. What is this for: "I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop." If you have an ethernet connection to the router from the desktop, and a wireless connection to the router from the laptop, you should not need firewire. 3. Is MSHOME the workgroup name for both machines? Doug Sherman MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP "Charles Robertson" wrote in message ... Problem: I have a wireless connection from my laptop (Windows XP Pro SP2) to a BTVOYAGER 2100 modem (ADSL 1MBPS) router & a desktop (Windows XP Pro SP2) attached via wired ethernet to the same router; I get great internet connections from both and I can print, using the printer connected to my desktop, from my laptop, so I have managed to connect both the laptop and the desktop, using a 1394 connection from my laptop. A few days ago, I managed to see the desktop's shared file folder on the laptop and vice versa, but now it has disappeared. Basically, I did the following to set up my network: 1) Created a wireless network from my laptop, using WPA-PSK security 2) Created a home network on my desktop, using the Network Wizard; I named the workgroup MSHOME. 3) I set the IP address for the laptop in the TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 & 192.168.1.3 on my desktop; the mask was 255.255.255.0 on both and the rest was 192.168.1.1 4) I made 'print & file sharing' exceptions in both my firewall programs; turned print sharing on in the printer properties. I have perfect internet connections on both machines and I can on a network, but I cannot see the shared folders or workgroups (MSHOME) on either machine. Can someone help... Charlie |
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i have a laoptop with wiresless and a desktop computer wires up to an internet gateway. Both computers can go on the internet at the same tim and i clicked to set up home network on windows xp but nothing happeneds! so can i set up a net work using the linksys internet gateway??
thankyou so much Lewis x x |
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