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On Sat, 19 Mar 2005 10:37:02 -0800, Chenzy_99
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On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 21:47:02 -0800, Chenzy_99
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On Fri, 18 Mar 2005 14:27:01 -0800, Chenzy_99
Chuck,
I apperciate your time on this it is driving me crazy.
-I have confirmed that the following are checked
Client for Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing For Microsoft Networks
QoS Packet Scheduler (optional)
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
On the windows sp2 machine these are also checked:
Microsft tcpip version 6 (there is no option to check properties)
I have also set up Netbui for TCPIP on both machines.
Now..... I can can see the computer I am working on but cannot view any
other computers on my network. I can also ping each computer now.
Microsoft Windows XP [Version 5.1.2600]
(C) Copyright 1985-2001 Microsoft Corp.
Machine is Windows XP Home Edition (SP2)
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Please remove Teredo Tunneling aka IPV6 from CHRISSY. If you need IPV6, you can
install it later, after you get file sharing working. Post a new IPConfig after
removing it.
When you mention "Netbui for TCPIP" I hope you mean NetBIOS Over TCP/IP?
We'll do some diagnostics after you remove IPV6 from the picture.
Chuck,
I have removed turedo tunneling and the new ipconfig is below. Also, Yes I
did mean Netbios not netbui. Sorry about that.
I also double chancked after the change to make sure I couldnt see the other
computer. No luck yet.
Thanks
Vince
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Vince,
Chrissy (64.180.42.151) is on the 64.180.40.0/21 subnet. Wilson (64.180.210.28)
is on the 64.180.210.28/20 subnet.
By any chance, are these two computers on a shared modem, with 2 separately
assigned addresses?
If you want to keep the two addresses (which is a waste of money), you will have
to use IPX for file sharing, and remove TCP/IP from file sharing.
If you are going to have 2 computers using separate Cable Broadband internet
connections, you absolutely should not be connecting them for file sharing using
TCP/IP, unless you setup a VPN between the two. Open file sharing using the
internet is a very bad idea; if you can see shared data on another computer, so
can everybody else on the internet.
This is (one of the very few cases) where you need to use IPX/SPX on both
computers. IPX doesn't route, so it is only visible between the two computers.
Install and enable IPX/SPX, and unbind file sharing from TCP/IP, on both
computers.
This web page written by Steve Winograd will help explain how to do this.
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols.htm
A far better solution would be to get a NAT router, and share one ip address.
By not paying for 2 IP addresses, you could save enough money to pay for the
router in a few months, and after that, who knows what you could find to spend
your saved money?
Chuck,
I am set up through an ADSL modem which includes 2 ip addresses as part of
the service. I am thinking about getting a router but was trying to get
things up and running first. I guess this is the best solution.
In the interim I think you are suggesting that I:
1- unclick file & print sharing
2- re-run the network wizards and us IPX? Does this affect the performance
of the host computer?
Vince
Vince,
If you have 2 ip address service, both computers connect directly to the
internet.
You run the wizard, and select "This computer connects to the Internet directly
or through a network hub. Other computers on my network also connect to the
Internet directly or through a hub." for both computers. There is no host or
client in your case; both computers are peers.
I doubt that running the wizard again will accomplish anything. The IPConfigs
both look pretty complete, and as far as I know, the wizard only sets up TCP/IP,
and NBT. I think setting up file using IPX is a manual effort, so use Steve's
web page as a guide.
But why waste time and money? Get a router - the sooner you do, the sooner you
can start saving money. And setting up file sharing is simpler with a router.
--
Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck sonic net.
Ok Chuck,
I will get a router right away then.
Question though, I am not familiar with this file sharing stuff. Are you
saying that because each PC is on a different sub network it is causing this
problem? When I get the router will this allow me to operate and interact
within my network. Ie will I be able to share files from one pc to the other?
I have set up a network before when I was on a cable modem with WIN 2000
without failure, this has been frustrating. (Im sure it my inexperience
though)
Thanks for all your help. What do you do for a living?
Vince