I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
in seeing any of the other systems.

THAT SEEMS TO BE PRETTY MUCH LIKE MY OWN SETTINGS BUT INSTEAD OF THE BEFSR41
I'M USING A DIFFERENT ROUTER ALSO FROM LINKSYS; THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR POST IS
THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INFO ON HOW YOU DID SET YOUR NETWORK; YOU SHOULD TRY
FIRST WITH BOTH DESKTOPS AND ONCE YOU GET THEM WORKING OK THEN TRY TO BRING
UP THE LAPTOP.
ARE YOUR DESKTOPS WIRED?

"GeorgeM" wrote:

> I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
> my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
> Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
> in seeing any of the other systems.

Yes, the desktops are wired and can each get to the internet but cannot see
each other. What settings do I need to look at?

"GERMAN" wrote:

> THAT SEEMS TO BE PRETTY MUCH LIKE MY OWN SETTINGS BUT INSTEAD OF THE BEFSR41
> I'M USING A DIFFERENT ROUTER ALSO FROM LINKSYS; THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR POST IS
> THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INFO ON HOW YOU DID SET YOUR NETWORK; YOU SHOULD TRY
> FIRST WITH BOTH DESKTOPS AND ONCE YOU GET THEM WORKING OK THEN TRY TO BRING
> UP THE LAPTOP.
> ARE YOUR DESKTOPS WIRED?
>
> "GeorgeM" wrote:
>
> > I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
> > my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
> > Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
> > in seeing any of the other systems.

GeorgeM wrote:
> Yes, the desktops are wired and can each get to the internet but cannot see
> each other. What settings do I need to look at?
>
> "GERMAN" wrote:
>
>
>>THAT SEEMS TO BE PRETTY MUCH LIKE MY OWN SETTINGS BUT INSTEAD OF THE BEFSR41
>>I'M USING A DIFFERENT ROUTER ALSO FROM LINKSYS; THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR POST IS
>>THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INFO ON HOW YOU DID SET YOUR NETWORK; YOU SHOULD TRY
>>FIRST WITH BOTH DESKTOPS AND ONCE YOU GET THEM WORKING OK THEN TRY TO BRING
>>UP THE LAPTOP.
>>ARE YOUR DESKTOPS WIRED?
>>
>>"GeorgeM" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
>>>my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
>>>Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
>>>in seeing any of the other systems.

Unfortunately, there are lots of settings that could be blocking networking.
Here's some things to check/fix:

1. Set the router as the DHCP server, and set each PC as a DHCP client.
2. Disable all firewalls while debugging your net. XP SP2 enables WF
by default; disable it.
3. Enable TCP/IP and disable all other protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI).
4. Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Enable F&P sharing and Client for M$ Nets.
5. Make sure all PCs have the same workgroup name, and that each has its
own computer name.
6. On each PC, create a folder and share it, with a simple share name.

Can each PC PING itself, by number and by name? Can each PC PING each other,
by number and by name? What does IPCONFIG/ALL report for each?
--
Cheers, Bob

Bob - I've checked all the items you listed on my two desktop PCs.
Not sure where to look for IPX/SPX or M$ Nets.

Having a problem pinging self on my main desktop using either name or ip
address. What is the source of this issue?

C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ping office

Pinging OFFICE [192.168.1.100] with 32 bytes of data:

Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.
Request timed out.

Ping statistics for 192.168.1.100:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),

C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ipconfig/all

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : OFFICE
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter ourhome:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
Connecti
on
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-07-E9-B2-50-44
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 167.206.3.154
167.206.3.220
167.206.3.155
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Friday, February 11, 2005
10:37:05 A
M
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, February 12, 2005
10:37:05
AM

Also - each time I boot this system the network connection gets firewalled -
???

"Bob Willard" wrote:

> GeorgeM wrote:
> > Yes, the desktops are wired and can each get to the internet but cannot see
> > each other. What settings do I need to look at?
> >
> > "GERMAN" wrote:
> >
> >
> >>THAT SEEMS TO BE PRETTY MUCH LIKE MY OWN SETTINGS BUT INSTEAD OF THE BEFSR41
> >>I'M USING A DIFFERENT ROUTER ALSO FROM LINKSYS; THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR POST IS
> >>THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INFO ON HOW YOU DID SET YOUR NETWORK; YOU SHOULD TRY
> >>FIRST WITH BOTH DESKTOPS AND ONCE YOU GET THEM WORKING OK THEN TRY TO BRING
> >>UP THE LAPTOP.
> >>ARE YOUR DESKTOPS WIRED?
> >>
> >>"GeorgeM" wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
> >>>my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
> >>>Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
> >>>in seeing any of the other systems.
>
> Unfortunately, there are lots of settings that could be blocking networking.
> Here's some things to check/fix:
>
> 1. Set the router as the DHCP server, and set each PC as a DHCP client.
> 2. Disable all firewalls while debugging your net. XP SP2 enables WF
> by default; disable it.
> 3. Enable TCP/IP and disable all other protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI).
> 4. Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Enable F&P sharing and Client for M$ Nets.
> 5. Make sure all PCs have the same workgroup name, and that each has its
> own computer name.
> 6. On each PC, create a folder and share it, with a simple share name.
>
> Can each PC PING itself, by number and by name? Can each PC PING each other,
> by number and by name? What does IPCONFIG/ALL report for each?
> --
> Cheers, Bob
>

GeorgeM wrote:
> Bob - I've checked all the items you listed on my two desktop PCs.
> Not sure where to look for IPX/SPX or M$ Nets.
>
> Having a problem pinging self on my main desktop using either name or ip
> address. What is the source of this issue?
>
> C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ping office
>
> Pinging OFFICE [192.168.1.100] with 32 bytes of data:
>
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
> Request timed out.
>
> Ping statistics for 192.168.1.100:
> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
>
> C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ipconfig/all
>
> Windows IP Configuration
>
> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : OFFICE
> Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>
> Ethernet adapter ourhome:
>
> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
> Connecti
> on
> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-07-E9-B2-50-44
> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 167.206.3.154
> 167.206.3.220
> 167.206.3.155
> Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Friday, February 11, 2005
> 10:37:05 A
> M
> Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, February 12, 2005
> 10:37:05
> AM
>
> Also - each time I boot this system the network connection gets firewalled -
> ???
>
> "Bob Willard" wrote:
>
>
>>GeorgeM wrote:
>>
>>>Yes, the desktops are wired and can each get to the internet but cannot see
>>>each other. What settings do I need to look at?
>>>
>>>"GERMAN" wrote:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>>THAT SEEMS TO BE PRETTY MUCH LIKE MY OWN SETTINGS BUT INSTEAD OF THE BEFSR41
>>>>I'M USING A DIFFERENT ROUTER ALSO FROM LINKSYS; THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR POST IS
>>>>THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INFO ON HOW YOU DID SET YOUR NETWORK; YOU SHOULD TRY
>>>>FIRST WITH BOTH DESKTOPS AND ONCE YOU GET THEM WORKING OK THEN TRY TO BRING
>>>>UP THE LAPTOP.
>>>>ARE YOUR DESKTOPS WIRED?
>>>>
>>>>"GeorgeM" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
>>>>>my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
>>>>>Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
>>>>>in seeing any of the other systems.
>>
>>Unfortunately, there are lots of settings that could be blocking networking.
>>Here's some things to check/fix:
>>
>>1. Set the router as the DHCP server, and set each PC as a DHCP client.
>>2. Disable all firewalls while debugging your net. XP SP2 enables WF
>> by default; disable it.
>>3. Enable TCP/IP and disable all other protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI).
>>4. Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Enable F&P sharing and Client for M$ Nets.
>>5. Make sure all PCs have the same workgroup name, and that each has its
>> own computer name.
>>6. On each PC, create a folder and share it, with a simple share name.
>>
>>Can each PC PING itself, by number and by name? Can each PC PING each other,
>>by number and by name? What does IPCONFIG/ALL report for each?
>>--
>>Cheers, Bob
>>

OK - IPCONFIG confirms that DHCP is working OK. Since you can't PING yourself,
WF is probably enabled (WF = Windows Firewall, the SP2 successor to ICF).
Click on Start, then Help, then enter firewall in the Search box and Enter; that
will lead you (clicking away) to the control panel to disable WF; if Help won't
display the firewall panel because ICS is not running, then you are OK.

If not WF, then I suspect some other firewall is running - you'll need to look
around to see what it is.

As for the net protocols, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network;
right-click on Local Area Connection (that's the normal name), then click on
Properties to display the protocols and APIs in use: you want TCP/IP, Client
for M$ Nets, F&P Sharing; you don't normaly want IPX/SPX (NWLink), NetBEUI, or
TCP/IP v6; QoS doesn't usually matter.
--
Cheers, Bob

OK - making progress - in the properties here is what is enabled:
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
QoS Packet Scheduler
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Looks like those are right.

When I checked help on WF it looks like it is set off. This machine is
running Norton - is there something that needs to be set/unset to allow
sharing?

Thanks, George

"Bob Willard" wrote:

> GeorgeM wrote:
> > Bob - I've checked all the items you listed on my two desktop PCs.
> > Not sure where to look for IPX/SPX or M$ Nets.
> >
> > Having a problem pinging self on my main desktop using either name or ip
> > address. What is the source of this issue?
> >
> > C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ping office
> >
> > Pinging OFFICE [192.168.1.100] with 32 bytes of data:
> >
> > Request timed out.
> > Request timed out.
> > Request timed out.
> > Request timed out.
> >
> > Ping statistics for 192.168.1.100:
> > Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
> >
> > C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ipconfig/all
> >
> > Windows IP Configuration
> >
> > Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : OFFICE
> > Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
> > Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> > IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> > WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >
> > Ethernet adapter ourhome:
> >
> > Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
> > Connecti
> > on
> > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-07-E9-B2-50-44
> > Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> > Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> > IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
> > Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> > Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> > DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> > DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 167.206.3.154
> > 167.206.3.220
> > 167.206.3.155
> > Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Friday, February 11, 2005
> > 10:37:05 A
> > M
> > Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, February 12, 2005
> > 10:37:05
> > AM
> >
> > Also - each time I boot this system the network connection gets firewalled -
> > ???
> >
> > "Bob Willard" wrote:
> >
> >
> >>GeorgeM wrote:
> >>
> >>>Yes, the desktops are wired and can each get to the internet but cannot see
> >>>each other. What settings do I need to look at?
> >>>
> >>>"GERMAN" wrote:
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>THAT SEEMS TO BE PRETTY MUCH LIKE MY OWN SETTINGS BUT INSTEAD OF THE BEFSR41
> >>>>I'M USING A DIFFERENT ROUTER ALSO FROM LINKSYS; THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR POST IS
> >>>>THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INFO ON HOW YOU DID SET YOUR NETWORK; YOU SHOULD TRY
> >>>>FIRST WITH BOTH DESKTOPS AND ONCE YOU GET THEM WORKING OK THEN TRY TO BRING
> >>>>UP THE LAPTOP.
> >>>>ARE YOUR DESKTOPS WIRED?
> >>>>
> >>>>"GeorgeM" wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>>I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
> >>>>>my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
> >>>>>Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
> >>>>>in seeing any of the other systems.
> >>
> >>Unfortunately, there are lots of settings that could be blocking networking.
> >>Here's some things to check/fix:
> >>
> >>1. Set the router as the DHCP server, and set each PC as a DHCP client.
> >>2. Disable all firewalls while debugging your net. XP SP2 enables WF
> >> by default; disable it.
> >>3. Enable TCP/IP and disable all other protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI).
> >>4. Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Enable F&P sharing and Client for M$ Nets.
> >>5. Make sure all PCs have the same workgroup name, and that each has its
> >> own computer name.
> >>6. On each PC, create a folder and share it, with a simple share name.
> >>
> >>Can each PC PING itself, by number and by name? Can each PC PING each other,
> >>by number and by name? What does IPCONFIG/ALL report for each?
> >>--
> >>Cheers, Bob
> >>
>
> OK - IPCONFIG confirms that DHCP is working OK. Since you can't PING yourself,
> WF is probably enabled (WF = Windows Firewall, the SP2 successor to ICF).
> Click on Start, then Help, then enter firewall in the Search box and Enter; that
> will lead you (clicking away) to the control panel to disable WF; if Help won't
> display the firewall panel because ICS is not running, then you are OK.
>
> If not WF, then I suspect some other firewall is running - you'll need to look
> around to see what it is.
>
> As for the net protocols, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network;
> right-click on Local Area Connection (that's the normal name), then click on
> Properties to display the protocols and APIs in use: you want TCP/IP, Client
> for M$ Nets, F&P Sharing; you don't normaly want IPX/SPX (NWLink), NetBEUI, or
> TCP/IP v6; QoS doesn't usually matter.
> --
> Cheers, Bob
>

I've got it working - I needed to add the IP addresses for the computers to
Norton Networking Trusted list.

Thank you for all your help.

"GeorgeM" wrote:

> OK - making progress - in the properties here is what is enabled:
> Client for Microsoft Networks
> File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
> QoS Packet Scheduler
> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
>
> Looks like those are right.
>
> When I checked help on WF it looks like it is set off. This machine is
> running Norton - is there something that needs to be set/unset to allow
> sharing?
>
> Thanks, George
>
> "Bob Willard" wrote:
>
> > GeorgeM wrote:
> > > Bob - I've checked all the items you listed on my two desktop PCs.
> > > Not sure where to look for IPX/SPX or M$ Nets.
> > >
> > > Having a problem pinging self on my main desktop using either name or ip
> > > address. What is the source of this issue?
> > >
> > > C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ping office
> > >
> > > Pinging OFFICE [192.168.1.100] with 32 bytes of data:
> > >
> > > Request timed out.
> > > Request timed out.
> > > Request timed out.
> > > Request timed out.
> > >
> > > Ping statistics for 192.168.1.100:
> > > Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
> > >
> > > C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ipconfig/all
> > >
> > > Windows IP Configuration
> > >
> > > Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : OFFICE
> > > Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
> > > Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> > > IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> > > WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> > >
> > > Ethernet adapter ourhome:
> > >
> > > Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
> > > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
> > > Connecti
> > > on
> > > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-07-E9-B2-50-44
> > > Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
> > > Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
> > > IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
> > > Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
> > > Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> > > DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
> > > DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 167.206.3.154
> > > 167.206.3.220
> > > 167.206.3.155
> > > Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Friday, February 11, 2005
> > > 10:37:05 A
> > > M
> > > Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, February 12, 2005
> > > 10:37:05
> > > AM
> > >
> > > Also - each time I boot this system the network connection gets firewalled -
> > > ???
> > >
> > > "Bob Willard" wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > >>GeorgeM wrote:
> > >>
> > >>>Yes, the desktops are wired and can each get to the internet but cannot see
> > >>>each other. What settings do I need to look at?
> > >>>
> > >>>"GERMAN" wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>>>THAT SEEMS TO BE PRETTY MUCH LIKE MY OWN SETTINGS BUT INSTEAD OF THE BEFSR41
> > >>>>I'M USING A DIFFERENT ROUTER ALSO FROM LINKSYS; THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR POST IS
> > >>>>THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INFO ON HOW YOU DID SET YOUR NETWORK; YOU SHOULD TRY
> > >>>>FIRST WITH BOTH DESKTOPS AND ONCE YOU GET THEM WORKING OK THEN TRY TO BRING
> > >>>>UP THE LAPTOP.
> > >>>>ARE YOUR DESKTOPS WIRED?
> > >>>>
> > >>>>"GeorgeM" wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>>I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
> > >>>>>my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
> > >>>>>Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
> > >>>>>in seeing any of the other systems.
> > >>
> > >>Unfortunately, there are lots of settings that could be blocking networking.
> > >>Here's some things to check/fix:
> > >>
> > >>1. Set the router as the DHCP server, and set each PC as a DHCP client.
> > >>2. Disable all firewalls while debugging your net. XP SP2 enables WF
> > >> by default; disable it.
> > >>3. Enable TCP/IP and disable all other protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI).
> > >>4. Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Enable F&P sharing and Client for M$ Nets.
> > >>5. Make sure all PCs have the same workgroup name, and that each has its
> > >> own computer name.
> > >>6. On each PC, create a folder and share it, with a simple share name.
> > >>
> > >>Can each PC PING itself, by number and by name? Can each PC PING each other,
> > >>by number and by name? What does IPCONFIG/ALL report for each?
> > >>--
> > >>Cheers, Bob
> > >>
> >
> > OK - IPCONFIG confirms that DHCP is working OK. Since you can't PING yourself,
> > WF is probably enabled (WF = Windows Firewall, the SP2 successor to ICF).
> > Click on Start, then Help, then enter firewall in the Search box and Enter; that
> > will lead you (clicking away) to the control panel to disable WF; if Help won't
> > display the firewall panel because ICS is not running, then you are OK.
> >
> > If not WF, then I suspect some other firewall is running - you'll need to look
> > around to see what it is.
> >
> > As for the net protocols, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network;
> > right-click on Local Area Connection (that's the normal name), then click on
> > Properties to display the protocols and APIs in use: you want TCP/IP, Client
> > for M$ Nets, F&P Sharing; you don't normaly want IPX/SPX (NWLink), NetBEUI, or
> > TCP/IP v6; QoS doesn't usually matter.
> > --
> > Cheers, Bob
> >

GeorgeM wrote:
> I've got it working - I needed to add the IP addresses for the computers to
> Norton Networking Trusted list.
>
> Thank you for all your help.
>
> "GeorgeM" wrote:
>
>
>>OK - making progress - in the properties here is what is enabled:
>> Client for Microsoft Networks
>> File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
>> QoS Packet Scheduler
>> Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
>>
>> Looks like those are right.
>>
>> When I checked help on WF it looks like it is set off. This machine is
>>running Norton - is there something that needs to be set/unset to allow
>>sharing?
>>
>>Thanks, George
>>
>>"Bob Willard" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>GeorgeM wrote:
>>>
>>>>Bob - I've checked all the items you listed on my two desktop PCs.
>>>> Not sure where to look for IPX/SPX or M$ Nets.
>>>>
>>>> Having a problem pinging self on my main desktop using either name or ip
>>>>address. What is the source of this issue?
>>>>
>>>>C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ping office
>>>>
>>>>Pinging OFFICE [192.168.1.100] with 32 bytes of data:
>>>>
>>>>Request timed out.
>>>>Request timed out.
>>>>Request timed out.
>>>>Request timed out.
>>>>
>>>>Ping statistics for 192.168.1.100:
>>>> Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),
>>>>
>>>>C:\DOCUME~1\GEORGE>ipconfig/all
>>>>
>>>>Windows IP Configuration
>>>>
>>>> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : OFFICE
>>>> Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
>>>> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>>>> IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>>>> WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>>>>
>>>>Ethernet adapter ourhome:
>>>>
>>>> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
>>>> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network
>>>>Connecti
>>>>on
>>>> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-07-E9-B2-50-44
>>>> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>>>> Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>>>> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
>>>> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>>>> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>>>> DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
>>>> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 167.206.3.154
>>>> 167.206.3.220
>>>> 167.206.3.155
>>>> Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Friday, February 11, 2005
>>>>10:37:05 A
>>>>M
>>>> Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Saturday, February 12, 2005
>>>>10:37:05
>>>> AM
>>>>
>>>>Also - each time I boot this system the network connection gets firewalled -
>>>>???
>>>>
>>>>"Bob Willard" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>GeorgeM wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>>Yes, the desktops are wired and can each get to the internet but cannot see
>>>>>>each other. What settings do I need to look at?
>>>>>>
>>>>>>"GERMAN" wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>>THAT SEEMS TO BE PRETTY MUCH LIKE MY OWN SETTINGS BUT INSTEAD OF THE BEFSR41
>>>>>>>I'M USING A DIFFERENT ROUTER ALSO FROM LINKSYS; THE PROBLEM WITH YOUR POST IS
>>>>>>>THAT THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INFO ON HOW YOU DID SET YOUR NETWORK; YOU SHOULD TRY
>>>>>>>FIRST WITH BOTH DESKTOPS AND ONCE YOU GET THEM WORKING OK THEN TRY TO BRING
>>>>>>>UP THE LAPTOP.
>>>>>>>ARE YOUR DESKTOPS WIRED?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>"GeorgeM" wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>I'm trying to network my desktop computer to another desktop and a laptop in
>>>>>>>>my home. All the systems are running XP Home Edition SP2. I am using a
>>>>>>>>Linksys BEFSR41 router. I've tried everything I can find and have no success
>>>>>>>>in seeing any of the other systems.
>>>>>
>>>>>Unfortunately, there are lots of settings that could be blocking networking.
>>>>>Here's some things to check/fix:
>>>>>
>>>>>1. Set the router as the DHCP server, and set each PC as a DHCP client.
>>>>>2. Disable all firewalls while debugging your net. XP SP2 enables WF
>>>>> by default; disable it.
>>>>>3. Enable TCP/IP and disable all other protocols (IPX/SPX, NetBEUI).
>>>>>4. Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Enable F&P sharing and Client for M$ Nets.
>>>>>5. Make sure all PCs have the same workgroup name, and that each has its
>>>>> own computer name.
>>>>>6. On each PC, create a folder and share it, with a simple share name.
>>>>>
>>>>>Can each PC PING itself, by number and by name? Can each PC PING each other,
>>>>>by number and by name? What does IPCONFIG/ALL report for each?
>>>>>--
>>>>>Cheers, Bob
>>>>>
>>>
>>>OK - IPCONFIG confirms that DHCP is working OK. Since you can't PING yourself,
>>>WF is probably enabled (WF = Windows Firewall, the SP2 successor to ICF).
>>>Click on Start, then Help, then enter firewall in the Search box and Enter; that
>>>will lead you (clicking away) to the control panel to disable WF; if Help won't
>>>display the firewall panel because ICS is not running, then you are OK.
>>>
>>>If not WF, then I suspect some other firewall is running - you'll need to look
>>>around to see what it is.
>>>
>>>As for the net protocols, click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Network;
>>>right-click on Local Area Connection (that's the normal name), then click on
>>>Properties to display the protocols and APIs in use: you want TCP/IP, Client
>>>for M$ Nets, F&P Sharing; you don't normaly want IPX/SPX (NWLink), NetBEUI, or
>>>TCP/IP v6; QoS doesn't usually matter.
>>>--
>>>Cheers, Bob
>>>

Glad to have helped.
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Cheers, Bob