Cannot view other computer

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On my network i have two computers, one of them i can view both computers in
the workgroups, but on my other computer it blocks me from viewing the other
saying i dont have the rights. I enabled sharing on both but it still says
its blocked. How do i view the computer
 
On my network i have two computers, one of them i can view both computers in
the workgroups, but on my other computer it blocks me from viewing the other
saying i dont have the rights. I enabled sharing on both but it still says
its blocked. How do i view the computer
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First, check for misconfigured / overlooked firewalls, and for registry setting
restrictanonymous.
Misconfigured / overlooked firewalls:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
Registry setting restrictanonymous:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/restrictanonymous-and-your-server.html>

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

Please let us know if any of these suggestions are of any help. What you learn
may help others in the future, and that's the purpose of these forums.
 
I have a network at home through a DI-707P wired router where every PC can
see each other, and go to internet.

I recently added a DI-524 wireless router which is configured as an access
point (not as a router), so I can use a wireless portable. The DI-524 go to
the DI-707P.

The portable can connect to internet with no problem: so the DI-524 seems
well configured as access point. (There is also a VoIP adapter connected to
the DI-524, so *yes* it work). My wireless acces is secured network.

The only remaining issue: I cannot see (or access) my other computers on the
home network with the portable,nor can I see or access the portable from
those other PCs. I named the portable as part of the same workgroup, gave it
a IP adress compatible with the others, submask, and so on. Again, please
keep in mind that the portable go through the DI-524, then the DI-707P and
the latest go through ADSL modem, and go to web.

Would you have any insight or suggestions about it ?

Thanks,

Rob
 
I have a network at home through a DI-707P wired router where every PC can
see each other, and go to internet.

I recently added a DI-524 wireless router which is configured as an access
point (not as a router), so I can use a wireless portable. The DI-524 go to
the DI-707P.

The portable can connect to internet with no problem: so the DI-524 seems
well configured as access point. (There is also a VoIP adapter connected to
the DI-524, so *yes* it work). My wireless acces is secured network.

The only remaining issue: I cannot see (or access) my other computers on the
home network with the portable,nor can I see or access the portable from
those other PCs. I named the portable as part of the same workgroup, gave it
a IP adress compatible with the others, submask, and so on. Again, please
keep in mind that the portable go through the DI-524, then the DI-707P and
the latest go through ADSL modem, and go to web.

Would you have any insight or suggestions about it ?

Thanks,

Rob
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Rob,

If your DI-707 is your gateway router, connected to the DSL modem, and the
DI-524 connects to the DI-707, the LAN provided by the DI-524 will be separate
from the DI-707. The computers on both LANs will be unable to see each other.

What you need to do, if you want to have file sharing between all computers, is
to make an Access Point out of the DI-524.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-on-lan-with-two-routers.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/file-sharing-on-lan-with-two-routers.html

This will make one big LAN where all of your computers have access to each
other. Now, there's a downside to this. All of your computers are now exposed
to any WiFi Hacker in your neighborhood. Remember, YOU may have trouble getting
a decent WiFi signal in your bedroom, with the WiFi router / AP in your office.
A WiFi Hacker, or Wardriver, can use a nice high-gain directional antenna, and
surf the Internet thru YOUR AP, while sitting in the shopping centre parking lot
a mile away.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/setting-up-wifi-lan-please-protect.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/setting-up-wifi-lan-please-protect.html

And use basic layered security on all computers. Computers with XP Home are a
bad choice here. A personal firewall, properly configured, on all computers, is
a must.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html
 
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