Network (File Sharing) Problem

[Guest]

I have two destktop computers (Dell Dimension 8400 w/XP MCE, Dimension 4550
w/XP Pro) and two laptops (Dell Inspiron 8600 w/XP Pro and new Inspiron 6000
w/XP MCE). I need to setup a new network for my new Inspiron 6000. I followed
"Network SetUp Wizard" and successfully add 6000 to my network. But, the
problem happens: not only 6000 but also other computers cannot access the
files in 8400 (this computer is connected directly to my DSL modem.. and
other computers are connected wirelessly via Netgear router...Is this a wrong
setting? The setting was recommended by my ISP (SBC DSL). I haven't had a
problem before with this setting.). Odd thing is that 8400 can still access
the files in other computers. So, the problem is not both ways; other
computers cannot access files in 8400.

I did not have this problem before I set it up. But 8400 network was
unstable (sometimes I need to reboot the computer to enable to acess the
files in 8400). I tried to re-setup a network at 8400 (I am wondering which
option I need to choose...
when I setup the computer connection...I chose a "residential gateway one"
<this was original setting> and "directly connect to the internet and other
computers are connected through this computer" but no go. In fact both
options are not correct. Because 8400 is directly connected to DSL modem and
other computers are connected via Router. DSL modem is directly connected to
Router. I am not sure if this section cause the problem. Please advise me how
to resolve this issue.

 

[Chuck]

I have two destktop computers (Dell Dimension 8400 w/XP MCE, Dimension 4550
w/XP Pro) and two laptops (Dell Inspiron 8600 w/XP Pro and new Inspiron 6000
w/XP MCE). I need to setup a new network for my new Inspiron 6000. I followed
"Network SetUp Wizard" and successfully add 6000 to my network. But, the
problem happens: not only 6000 but also other computers cannot access the
files in 8400 (this computer is connected directly to my DSL modem.. and
other computers are connected wirelessly via Netgear router...Is this a wrong
setting? The setting was recommended by my ISP (SBC DSL). I haven't had a
problem before with this setting.). Odd thing is that 8400 can still access
the files in other computers. So, the problem is not both ways; other
computers cannot access files in 8400.

I did not have this problem before I set it up. But 8400 network was
unstable (sometimes I need to reboot the computer to enable to acess the
files in 8400). I tried to re-setup a network at 8400 (I am wondering which
option I need to choose...
when I setup the computer connection...I chose a "residential gateway one"
<this was original setting> and "directly connect to the internet and other
computers are connected through this computer" but no go. In fact both
options are not correct. Because 8400 is directly connected to DSL modem and
other computers are connected via Router. DSL modem is directly connected to
Router. I am not sure if this section cause the problem. Please advise me how
to resolve this issue.

One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall, but there are other possibilities too.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

If no help yet, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each
computer, so we can diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked
articles, and follow instructions precisely:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp