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I have two computers hooked to a DLink router. Internet connection works fine on both machines thus eliminating router and cabling issues, but I cannot share folders between the two PCs even though they both ping one another just fine!
I have run the network setup wizard on both PCs. PC "A" can see PC "B", but it cannot see the shared folders on PC "B". PC "B" cannot even see PC "A".
Both machines are running WinXP Pro. The workgroup is the same on both machines - "HOME." I've tried uninstalling network services on both and reinstalling--same results every time. I have shared folders on both machines. I've checked to be sure they are on the same workgroup. I have "Client for Microsoft Networks", "File and Printer Sharing", and "TCP/IP" installed on both machines.
I can't figure it out. Can you?
I have both computers hooked to a DLink DI-704P router
which is inturn connected to a Cable modem. I can connect
to the internet no problem with either BUT when I deceided
to network them together (both XP pro) I followed the
wizard and cannot see each other. I get 2 unique IP
address from my IP provider which are assigned via DCHP.
I would prefer NOT to use ICS as this entails having the
Host on all the time so the 2nd PC can use the internet
thru the router. What happens if the pc dies, probably no
internet for the second pc. SOOO could some kind soul
please explain/point me in the right direction to network
these 2 together with the router so that there is no host
(if possible). The router has a build in firewall and I
have tested it and it seems to work great.
I have run the network setup wizard on both PCs. PC "A" can see PC "B", but it cannot see the shared folders on PC "B". PC "B" cannot even see PC "A".
Both machines are running WinXP Pro. The workgroup is the same on both machines - "HOME." I've tried uninstalling network services on both and reinstalling--same results every time. I have shared folders on both machines. I've checked to be sure they are on the same workgroup. I have "Client for Microsoft Networks", "File and Printer Sharing", and "TCP/IP" installed on both machines.
I can't figure it out. Can you?
I have both computers hooked to a DLink DI-704P router
which is inturn connected to a Cable modem. I can connect
to the internet no problem with either BUT when I deceided
to network them together (both XP pro) I followed the
wizard and cannot see each other. I get 2 unique IP
address from my IP provider which are assigned via DCHP.
I would prefer NOT to use ICS as this entails having the
Host on all the time so the 2nd PC can use the internet
thru the router. What happens if the pc dies, probably no
internet for the second pc. SOOO could some kind soul
please explain/point me in the right direction to network
these 2 together with the router so that there is no host
(if possible). The router has a build in firewall and I
have tested it and it seems to work great.