I have a westell modem that has a router built in, i have them both on the MsHome work group. My desktop can access everything on my laptop but my laptop can only see the desktop but cant access it. I have tried just about everything you could think off any help would be appreciated
2006-06-21 06:13:21 · 7 answers · asked by matklinger05 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I have my the windows firewalls disabled but im not sure about the routers firewall....
they are on the same protocol i disabled all Anti viruses
they are both on MsHome workgroup
ran the network wizard
2006-06-21 06:42:13 · update #1
i also cant ping the desktop from the laptop
2006-06-21 06:43:11 · update #2
i tried to do this.... nothing...
when i try to ping even i get Request timeout
type: \\192.168.0.100
Click OK
2006-06-21 06:55:18 · update #3
There are a couple of things that can cause this.
1. Check your protocals
2. Make sure you are sharing on your desktop (Local drives)
3. Did you go through the network setup wizard?
4. ANTI VIRUS & FIREWALLS <=== I found out the hard way that this sometimes prevents network acess. Specifically when using Mcaffee Security. Try disabling ALL firwalls and Anti Virus.
2006-06-21 06:19:17 · answer #1 · answered by w@rio 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the firewall settings on the router/modem.
Make sure that you have the file sharing on.
Other than that I would suggest dumping that modem/router and upgrading to a Motorola Modem and D-Link Router....understandably that is a little costly but well worth it in performance.
2006-06-21 06:18:42 · answer #2 · answered by Sam F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I lose my computer, I lose my link with my fiancee! Well, I wouldn't lose email, because I have blackberry, but I would find it very expensive phoning Canada all the time, and I'd probably die if I couldn't see her on MSN frequently! The computer has been vital to booking up our wedding and honeymoon arrangements so far... would have been so mcuh more expensive by phone. SO please don't hack my PC, or disable my connection, kind Mr Bill Gates, or you'll upset two young people very much!
2016-05-20 09:07:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can access the "unreachable" PC by going to
Start > Run and typing in two backsplashs (\\) followed by the IP address of the PC.
If the address is 192.168.0.100, type: \\192.168.0.100
Click OK
Get the IP address by: Start > Run > type: cmd > type: ipconfig
Should see four lines of information, 2nd is the IP address
2006-06-21 06:51:50 · answer #4 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your firewall settings.
2006-06-21 06:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did you make sure to put that you are connecting through a hub and all that stuff
Just wanted to tell you i got mine working in about 10 mins no probs what so ever HAHA!
2006-06-21 16:49:00 · answer #6 · answered by BElow froSTy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
add passwordd to account of your laptop
2006-06-21 06:36:58 · answer #7 · answered by neotoop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋