I have 2 computers connected by LAN connection.. Iam not able to share any of my files and also the internet connection.One of the main has the internet connection.I got the name of the other computer in which there is internet connection (in Xp Media center)through network places but int the other comp (windows 98) the name of the main computer is not coming.
And iam not able to browse the files from any of the computer.
Anyone please help me out in solving the problem
2006-06-28 04:19:50 · 3 answers · asked by rookie 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
You also do not mention how they are connected, through a router, hub or direct wires. If the later is correct, make sure you are using a cross over cable. If you are using the hub, make sure you have a static IP address assigned to all PC's envolved. You did not mention if it were a high speed connection or not.
Can you do the following things? ping the xp box from another computer by ip address ie: start --> Run --> CMD
Can you ping your router, if you have one, from one of the computers that can not connect?
If you do not have a router, have you run ICS (internet connection sharing)?
2006-07-06 07:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by onenutnick 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your 98 box may not be able to see the XP if you don't have netbios running. On your 98 box open the network connection, go to properties and ensure that netbios is installed.
Also, ensure that file and printer sharing are enabled as well.
You may also have a firewall blocking access on the XP machine. You may need to disable the firewall.
The most simple solution would be to go to the xp box, Start/control panel/network connections and run the wizard to set up a home network. Create the floppy and run it on the 98 box.
2006-06-28 11:45:13 · answer #2 · answered by antirion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-06-28 11:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by comp_key 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋