I bought a new computer and have put it and my old one on a wireless network. Now I'm trouble gaining access to the slave. I'd like to save all the documents from the slave to the master, but I'm not able map a network drive. Am I an idiot or is there some complex computing that needs to take place?
2006-10-03 10:05:07 · 3 answers · asked by brad4ever 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
No, you are not an idiot and I have had trouble doing this too and to be honest, it is easier if you are running XP home as opposed to XP pro.
A couple of things to check. If you are running a new computer, it usually comes with Norton Internet Security and by default it will not allow another computer to attach to it. What you will need to do, is to allow an IP range. To do this, you will need to configure the Personal Firewall Setting to allow either a specific IP address or a range (for example 192.168.1.1 through 192.168.1.100). This is found under Norton Internet Security, then Status and Settings and then Personal firewall. That is what it is on my version of Norton, if you are using McAfee then I am sure it somewhat similar.
If you need to check your IP address, go to your command prompt and type IPCONFIG (all one word). Without knowing what type of wireless router you have installed it makes knowing what your IP range is a little difficult. For example, Linksys starts at 192.168.1.100 by default.
I have given all of this to you in the assumption that you are already part of a workgroup and you have some general knowledge of attaching to another computer. If you need further assistance then update your question with more information on the types of computers, the operating system and the router.
I hope this helps.
2006-10-03 10:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by TrevorGray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This doesn't take an Idiot, so don't feel bad. Even a Cave Man would have trouble.
Check your System properties under Network Identification. (Right Click on My Computer) Make sure that both computers are in the same WorkGroup. The computers must have a unique name.
Also, check the FIREWALL setting. You might have to ADD the computer name, or the IP address of the other computer. (For Windows XP, right click on the network icon and pick STATUS, then check the connection section for the IP address. For Windows 2000, just type IPCONFIG at the command prompt. For Windows 98 and Windows ME, type WinIPcfg)
Look through the Network Places. Open the Entire Network and look through your computer group. When you see both computers, you are getting close.
Good luck
2006-10-03 10:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
With on your router make constructive that dhcp is enable. verify the two machines and notice in the event that they share an identical community id call like workgroups or mshome and so on. If not exchange. decrease than your community section connection good click and decide residences. Double click internet Protocol and decide acquire an IP handle immediately. turn the two desktops off and activate back. Your difficulty would desire to be solved. make constructive record and print sharing is put in.
2016-10-15 11:48:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to the above advice, you might also have to specifically share a folder for the other computer to see it.
2006-10-03 10:17:13 · answer #4 · answered by Ken H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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