Networking 2 PC's & printer

[Blimee]

I have 2 PC's (both with XP Pro) and a network printer.
all cabled to an router, including a broadband modem.
I can print from both PC's, I can access the internet form
both PC's. But I cannot get the PC's to see one another. I
have run XP net wizard, and one PC can see the other on
the network, but cannot access it. The other PC doesnt see
the first,
Can any one help me please

 

[Haus]

Hello
Check and make sure the built-in firewall is turned off on both puters, the
router will supply the firewall needed to keep unwanted advances out.
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/

Be sure to visit MS Windows update and download all the critical updates,
this is for your security and safety.
http://v4.windowsupdate.microsoft.com/en/default.asp

 

[Chuck]

I have 2 PC's (both with XP Pro) and a network printer.
all cabled to an router, including a broadband modem.
I can print from both PC's, I can access the internet form
both PC's. But I cannot get the PC's to see one another. I
have run XP net wizard, and one PC can see the other on
the network, but cannot access it. The other PC doesnt see
the first,
Can any one help me please

Blimee,

One PC can see the other but can't access it - the second can't even see the
first - 9 times out of 10 this is caused by a misbehaving software firewall,
which screws up the master browser.

Try setting any firewall to allow file and printer sharing by opening the
following ports (preferably for Local Zone only): TCP 139, 445; UDP 137, 138,
445.

Also, check both PCs, to see if Simple File Sharing is enabled or disabled.

If SFS is disabled, check the Local Security Policy (Control Panel -
Administrative Tools). Under Local Policies - Security Options, look at
"Network access: Sharing and security model", and ensure it's set to "Classic -
local users authenticate as themselves".

If you set the Local Security Policy to "Guest only", make sure that the Guest
account is enabled, and has a non-blank password. If "Classic", setup and use a
common account with identical password on both computers.

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.