Home networking .... HELP!

ReefLady · 12-13-2003, 05:48 PM

Okay, I'm going to break down and raise the white flag here. I cannot figure this out. Home networking between 2 PC's running Win XP Professional should be easy, right? NOT! LOL

Okay, here's the deal....

Don's Dell (I'll call it "A"), used to be mine. It used to be networked with a 1996 Gateway running Win '95 with no problems. The Gateway is no longer.

My PC ("B") is the new PC. Also a Dell.

Both are connected via a Linksys router (not wireless).

Internet sharing works fine (both PC's are connected to the internet with no problem).

I am trying to run the network setup wizard on B (my new Dell). Either it doesn't work, or I lmanage to loose my internet connection altogether.

I'm not sure which choices to make in the "wizard". I guess I'm making the wrong ones, LOL

If I look under "Network Connections" on "B" (my PC), I see 2 things:

"1394 Connection
Enabled
1394 Net Adapter"

and ...

"Local Area Connection
Enabled
Intel (R) PRO/100 VE Network"

Okay, anyone want to hold my hand through this? I don't have a problem connection to the internet on either PC, but I want to be able to share files/folders, as well as the printer (currently connected to "B").

Thanks MUCH for any help!!

LuckyInk · 12-13-2003, 05:54 PM

On computer A can you connect to the hidden C share on computer B? To find out click on the Start button and go to run. Then type \\Computer_A_Name\c$

If you are asked to login, use the administrator name and password.

If that doesn't work, try pinging the other computer. Go to the run window again and type cmd. This will open a DOS command screen. Then ping the IP address of the other computer by typing ping nnn.nn.nn.nn (replace the n's with the IP Address. You can also ping by computer name if you would like...
Did any of this help/work?

ReefLady · 12-13-2003, 06:09 PM

Thanks, Chris. I appreciate the help!

Okay ... let's see.

Quote:

On computer A can you connect to the hidden C share on computer B? To find out click on the Start button and go to run. Then type \\Computer_A_Name\c$

If you are asked to login, use the administrator name and password.

I get a message that says "The network path was not found".

Quote:

If that doesn't work, try pinging the other computer. Go to the run window again and type cmd. This will open a DOS command screen. Then ping the IP address of the other computer by typing ping nnn.nn.nn.nn (replace

I pinged from B (mine), and pinged by name. I did get results for this -- (see img below), though I'm not sure what it means!

Quote:

Did any of this help/work?

It's progress! ;-)

Witfull · 12-13-2003, 06:16 PM

right click on the local connection and choose properties, uncheck the firewall option.. also right click on "my computer" tab "computer name...click change...make sure each puter is on the same workgroup name and each has an idividual PC name.

LuckyInk · 12-13-2003, 06:16 PM

Is you domain set up on both machines? There IS another way we can tackle this. I have a remote connect software that allows me to control your desktop thru the internet. I use it to troubleshoot my client's pc at work. If you are interested, drop me an email. You've got my address, right?
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ReefLady · 12-15-2003, 08:33 AM

I apologize, didn't mean to drop out of the conversation here.

Quote:

right click on the local connection and choose properties, uncheck the firewall option.. also right click on "my computer" tab "computer name...click change...make sure each puter is on the same workgroup name and each has an idividual PC name.

No firewall set (I use ZoneAlarm on both PC's). Each PC is on "MSHOME", and name of each PC is unique.

Quote:

There IS another way we can tackle this. I have a remote connect software that allows me to control your desktop thru the internet. I use it to troubleshoot my client's pc at work. If you are interested, drop me an email. You've got my address, right?

Chris, I'll email you in a bit. No rush on this....it's nothing urgent.

Thanks!!!!!

LuckyInk · 12-15-2003, 08:38 AM

No prob. If you want, hit me at my work email NOSPAMcsmart@hteinc.com. That way I can help you from my office. Don't forget to take NOSPAM out of the address.
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ReefLady · 12-15-2003, 09:33 AM

Chris

Just emailed you.

Thank you!!

Mebigloser · 12-15-2003, 10:34 AM

I had a similar problem when I moved my computers around on my network, have 4 computer setup. I had to completely delete to whole network and start over, it took Mircosoft to help me get it fixed, something about Xp and changing the network.

johnlewis · 12-15-2003, 12:32 PM

Zone Alarm maybe blocking the port. It does by default because enabling it allows users on the internet to hack your pc. Turn on the firewall in your linksys router if it's not already

fidojoe · 12-15-2003, 02:02 PM

john is correct that zonealarm is blocking the port, in order for you to access other printers and files on another pc, you have to disable the firewall. Anther thing too, check the printers and files you want to share, and make sure that they are shared on the network. In order to use the printer from a remote pc, you need to manually install it from the remote pc. (go into the printers file in the control panel click add printer, and choose network printer) I'm sure that you've done all this already, but just in case you missed a step

The other thing too, is if you can successfully run the network wizard on the old pc, make the network startup disk for the new one, and it will automatically set it up for you on the new pc.

12-13-2003, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
ReefLady Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,025 View Gallery Karma Komment	Home networking .... HELP! Okay, I'm going to break down and raise the white flag here. I cannot figure this out. Home networking between 2 PC's running Win XP Professional should be easy, right? NOT! LOL Okay, here's the deal.... Don's Dell (I'll call it "A"), used to be mine. It used to be networked with a 1996 Gateway running Win '95 with no problems. The Gateway is no longer. My PC ("B") is the new PC. Also a Dell. Both are connected via a Linksys router (not wireless). Internet sharing works fine (both PC's are connected to the internet with no problem). I am trying to run the network setup wizard on B (my new Dell). Either it doesn't work, or I lmanage to loose my internet connection altogether. I'm not sure which choices to make in the "wizard". I guess I'm making the wrong ones, LOL If I look under "Network Connections" on "B" (my PC), I see 2 things: "1394 Connection Enabled 1394 Net Adapter" and ... "Local Area Connection Enabled Intel (R) PRO/100 VE Network" Okay, anyone want to hold my hand through this? I don't have a problem connection to the internet on either PC, but I want to be able to share files/folders, as well as the printer (currently connected to "B"). Thanks MUCH for any help!! __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice."

12-13-2003, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	On computer A can you connect to the hidden C share on computer B? To find out click on the Start button and go to run. Then type \\Computer_A_Name\c$ If you are asked to login, use the administrator name and password. If that doesn't work, try pinging the other computer. Go to the run window again and type cmd. This will open a DOS command screen. Then ping the IP address of the other computer by typing ping nnn.nn.nn.nn (replace the n's with the IP Address. You can also ping by computer name if you would like... Did any of this help/work? __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done.

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LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	Is you domain set up on both machines? There IS another way we can tackle this. I have a remote connect software that allows me to control your desktop thru the internet. I use it to troubleshoot my client's pc at work. If you are interested, drop me an email. You've got my address, right? C __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done.

12-15-2003, 08:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
LuckyInk Reef Painter Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 565 View Gallery Karma Komment	No prob. If you want, hit me at my work email NOSPAMcsmart@hteinc.com. That way I can help you from my office. Don't forget to take NOSPAM out of the address. C __________________ When you can feel the humidity pouring off the canvas and the salt spray on your face, my job is done.

12-15-2003, 09:33 AM	#8 (permalink)
ReefLady Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire, USA Posts: 2,025 View Gallery Karma Komment	Chris Just emailed you. Thank you!! __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice."

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Mebigloser Sea Pen Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	I had a similar problem when I moved my computers around on my network, have 4 computer setup. I had to completely delete to whole network and start over, it took Mircosoft to help me get it fixed, something about Xp and changing the network.

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johnlewis Scopas Tang Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton, MI USA Posts: 448 View Gallery Karma Komment	Zone Alarm maybe blocking the port. It does by default because enabling it allows users on the internet to hack your pc. Turn on the firewall in your linksys router if it's not already

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fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,581 View Gallery Karma Komment	john is correct that zonealarm is blocking the port, in order for you to access other printers and files on another pc, you have to disable the firewall. Anther thing too, check the printers and files you want to share, and make sure that they are shared on the network. In order to use the printer from a remote pc, you need to manually install it from the remote pc. (go into the printers file in the control panel click add printer, and choose network printer) I'm sure that you've done all this already, but just in case you missed a step The other thing too, is if you can successfully run the network wizard on the old pc, make the network startup disk for the new one, and it will automatically set it up for you on the new pc. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

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