firefly2442 0 Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Ok. This is really dumb but I'm trying to figure out how to network two computers through my router. We've got the cables and stuff but it just isn't working. We both ran the network wizard setup and both workgroups are GUEST but nothing shows up..... I looked online but it seems like I've done everything correctly.... any thoughts? Thanks a million. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
snakebite1967 0 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 turn off the firewalls everytime ive set up a network on xp pro it turns on the firewall, second if you intend to share files folders or hd's then youl need to right click the file or hd and allow sharing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dannik 43 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Three steps:Make sure all computers have the same "workgroup" setTurn off the XP firewall (and any other firewalls BEHIND the router)Turn on sharing for the drives/folders in questionIt should be that simple. "Workgroup" is set in the "computer name" tab in the properties of "My Computer", the XP firewall is in the advanced properties of the connection details, and sharing is done by right clicking on the drive/folder in question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter 0 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Also, change the workgroup name from guest to say, workgroup or something else. Guest is used by XP as something else. It is an un-deletable login account, and this could be causing you problems. If the above suggestions dont work, let us know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firefly2442 0 Posted September 8, 2003 Author Share Posted September 8, 2003 It works! Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter 0 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 It works! Thanks guys! What was it bro? Inquiring minds want to know ! ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firefly2442 0 Posted September 8, 2003 Author Share Posted September 8, 2003 Actually, I think I did everything correctly but it was something with the bridging. It would automatically bridge everything. It was kinda weird. Anyway, it worked out in the end. It's hard though, if you just want to share some files there should be an easier way to do it IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dannik 43 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 (edited) I keep a folder on my secondary hard drive shared, and mapped it on the other machines on my LAN to a drive letter. The other machines reconnect to the mapped drive on bootup, and it's all nice and transparent. Just drop the files you want to keep shared into that directory, et voila. It's also handy when friends come by, since I've also got a wireless router configured. As long as the MAC address is in my "allowed access" table, those who bring their 802.11b laptops by are good to go as soon as they hit the corner of my block. Of course, to prevent war driving, 128bit WEP helps too. Edited September 8, 2003 by Dannik Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firefly2442 0 Posted September 8, 2003 Author Share Posted September 8, 2003 So that doesn't require the same workgroup name? See with the college network there's this huge list of stuff you have to do to set it up. Workgroup name, install this file, setup the connection, phew.... it's crazy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dannik 43 Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Ah, right. I hadn't considered your need to access the WAN as part of it, just to use it for `net access. File/print sharing becomes significantly more... shall we say... insecure when your files are visible to the entire campus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Specter 0 Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 You have to remember also that XP isnt just your simple home OS anymore. MS would like to see 2K pro phased out in favor of XP clients on 2003 server. XP is a Networking OS based on NTFS. The simple 98 days are gone bro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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