I have a desktop and laptop. I want to access files on the desktop from the laptop and vice-versa. The desktop and laptop has wireless capability. I have purchased a wireless router.
I have conected the router to the desktop and ran network wizzard setting up workgroup, designating the sharing files. I have done the same on the laptop. Now when looking for workgroup on each of the computers, I get this message: (workgroup Name) not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network. What am I doing wrong?
2007-01-10 01:09:36 · 4 answers · asked by lotsof? 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
The desktop has erthernet with wireless router and the laptop has pro/wireless connections. I DO NOT want to use the internet to access the files. Home network only..HELP
2007-01-10 09:54:07 · update #1
i just set up my network with two computers and got the same error message. the router is connected to the internet in my case, but it sounds like you have the same problem. the router may have used a security key to dis-allow others from hacking into your wireless network. if so, you can get this key by accessing the router's menu through a web browser IP address given in your owner's manual. the menu there should give you an access key or the option to turn off the security. oh, make sure you do these steps on the computer you installed the router on.
2007-01-10 01:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by mizzouswm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
follow the link below where i gave detailed explanation of how to creat a LAN network. u probably did the right steps but its worth confirming.
make sure yr f/wall is not interfering with the network(try disabling them to test the network). also make sure u chose to share files n printer when u created the network-i have a home network but did not alow sharing on my Laptop(u cannot access any folder on my laptop from the desktop) which is my main computer. I have access to most folders on the desktop tho.
2007-01-10 09:24:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you do not need a router to connect just two computers. First try connecting without using a router.
Use IP address instead of work group name. Right click My Network Places on your desktop, click properties. Right click on your wireless network connection and click properties. Then click Internet Protocol and click properties.
Insert the following IP address, 192.168.0.1 and follow the same procedures with your other computer and insert IP address which is 192.168.0.2.
Hope it'll work.
2007-01-10 09:25:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You might need to add the user name from the desktop or laptop to the other one and setup permissions in order to be able to access resources.
2007-01-10 09:20:11 · answer #4 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋