IMPOSSIBLE Networking with XP

[Tony]

I've got three computers hooked up to a network:

First, a WinXP and a Win2000 computer both connected to the router via wired LAN.
Then there's also a WinXP laptop connected via WiFi.

I'm using a Linksys wireless router WRT150N.

Internet access for all machines is fast and flawless. But file transfers are impossible
between any of the machines, regardless of file size. I can do a directory view of any
networked files, which usually gets me a few seconds delay and an hourglass, but any
attempt at any file transfer gets me an hourglass that won't go away ever. Sometimes on
the
XP machines I'll see a frustrating crash of Windows Explorer (Win2000 never crashes, by
God!). This occurs even when all firewalls are disabled.

Each machine can ping the other.

I don't have a clue as to what is going on here. I can browse other networked computer's
files, but I can't access the files. I'm at my wits end. ANY help or debug ideas would
be lovely. Thanks for taking the time.

AAAHHH!!!

 

[Chuck [MVP]]

I've got three computers hooked up to a network:

First, a WinXP and a Win2000 computer both connected to the router via wired LAN.
Then there's also a WinXP laptop connected via WiFi.

I'm using a Linksys wireless router WRT150N.

Internet access for all machines is fast and flawless. But file transfers are impossible
between any of the machines, regardless of file size. I can do a directory view of any
networked files, which usually gets me a few seconds delay and an hourglass, but any
attempt at any file transfer gets me an hourglass that won't go away ever. Sometimes on
the
XP machines I'll see a frustrating crash of Windows Explorer (Win2000 never crashes, by
God!). This occurs even when all firewalls are disabled.

Each machine can ping the other.

I don't have a clue as to what is going on here. I can browse other networked computer's
files, but I can't access the files. I'm at my wits end. ANY help or debug ideas would
be lovely. Thanks for taking the time.

Tony,

I'd look for misconfigured and overlooked personal firewalls and other security
programs.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

Then look at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server",
and "net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem.
Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely
(download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Tony]

Tony,

I'd look for misconfigured and overlooked personal firewalls and other security
programs.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

Well, it's not the firewall, because if I disconnect from the internet & then disable
all firewalls (all Outpost firewalls), I have the same problem.

Then look at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server",
and "net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem.
Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely
(download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingF
orHelp>

http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

THANKS - Looks good & I'm checking through this now!

BTW, I can transfer files if I use a crossover cable to connect two computers. I'm
wondering if I have a router setup issue?

Tony

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

 

[Uncle Kenny]

Well, it's not the firewall, because if I disconnect from the internet & then disable
all firewalls (all Outpost firewalls), I have the same problem.


<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingF
orHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

THANKS - Looks good & I'm checking through this now!

BTW, I can transfer files if I use a crossover cable to connect two computers. I'm
wondering if I have a router setup issue?

Do you have a switch you can use without the router?

Tony

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.