I have a Linsys router and wired it to my Vaio desktop and the internet works on the desktop. I have a Dell notebook with built in wireless and connects to the access point and is able to use the internet at 54mbps. The problem I am having is enabling File Sharing and Printer Sharing between my laptop and my desktop. I have created a network but the desktop does not detect the laptop under the workgroup computers tab and the laptop does not detect the desktop. I have both pc's setup to share folders such as my documents and I have configured the printer to be shared over the network but when I try to access the network on my laptop it says that I do not have permission and when I access it on my desktop it doesnt have any computers listed as being in the network. Please, any help would greatly be appreciated !
2007-01-04 17:14:21 · 4 answers · asked by jcrulz13 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
btw.....the desktop has xp media center with service pack 2 and the laptop has xp pro with service pack 2 and I will soon be getting a vaio laptop with xp home with service pack 2
2007-01-04 17:19:51 · update #1
My Windows Firewall is configured to allow File and Printer Sharing and my Norton Firewall is off.
2007-01-04 17:38:06 · update #2
As it turns out the Norton firewall was on and it was not allowing the file/printer sharing so instead of turning it off I just configured the Norton firewall to allow it and now it works great ! Thanks for all the help and I will choose a best answer in the morning
2007-01-04 17:45:57 · update #3
Well last night it worked but this morning I get on to try it and it is saying that I dont have permission again. I went over everything that ya'll have mentioned but so far it still doesnt work.
2007-01-05 06:06:35 · update #4
You have done good, but have you forgot to enaple file and printer sharing in your firewall?
2007-01-04 17:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by Taba 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
to enable file/printer sharing in windows xp, right click on a folder and click on sharing and security; sharing tab. click "share this folder" and they you understand thrisks blah blah. when asked use "just enable file prointer sharing". now enabling this doesnt just make it show up sometimes so in a windows explorer (as apposed to internet explorer) enter "\\192.168.xx.xx" (without the quotes) where the numbers there are the computer's ip address. you can find the computers ip by running ipconfig in the command prompt
2007-01-05 01:20:20 · answer #2 · answered by Dashes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure that both computer is in the same workgroup and has the same Subnet Mask.
To check Workgroup:
Right-CLick My COmputer->Properties->'COmputer Name'-> check the value for Workgroup. Be sure that both computer has the same value for workgroup.
To Change Workgroup:
Click 'Change' button under 'Computer Name' Tab->Set a common value for both computer.->click ok-> ok..Restart both PCs.
To Check & Change Subnet:
Open your Netwrok Connection->Right CLick your Ethernet Adapter-> Properties -> Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) be sure it is checked ->Click Properties Button Underneath -> If DHCP is enabled in your router select 'Obtain an IP address automatically' and 'Obtain DNS server address Automatically' if DHCP is disabled select 'Use the following IP address' and specify value for IP address press tab to automatically generate value for your subnet ->click ok -> click ok -> restart your PC to be safe and try it again.
To Enable Printer & File SHaring:
Open your Netwrok Connection->Right CLick your Ethernet/Wireless Adapter-> Properties -> 'Check File & Printer Sharing for MS Networks' -> CLick ok -> restart your PC to be safe and try it again.
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2007-01-05 02:44:51 · answer #3 · answered by daimous 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all, what operating system are you running on each computer?
2007-01-05 01:16:32 · answer #4 · answered by MarnenLK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋