Home Network Problem

[Guest]

I have a two Dell computers ... Dimension desktop (Win XP Home, SP2) about a
1 1/2 years old and an Inspiron laptop (Win ME) about 3 years old. Just
bought a DI-604 router (D-Link) to share my cable internet access (using
Motorola Surfboard Modem).

Both computers can access the internet fine. Went to set up the network
between them when the trouble starts. Desktop shows network workgroup, but
says access is denied to the group and to contact an administrator for
permissions. My laptop does not show the workgroup under network places at
all. I have no clue where to go next on this problem. Help would be
appreciated.

Jeff

 

[Guest]

Also on both of these computers is Norton Internet Security 2004 (might make
a difference)

 

[Chuck]

Also on both of these computers is Norton Internet Security 2004 (might make
a difference)

Jeff,

File sharing with Windows XP Home is simple. Enable the Guest account, using
Start - Run - "cmd" - type "net user guest /active:yes" in the command window.

And make sure there's no firewall interfering. NIS is a definite concern - you
need to configure it properly. I believe there's two settings you have to make
to NIS, one to define the subnet as trusted, the other to define file sharing on
the trusted zone. RTM please.

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

 

[Guest]

I am currently doing what you said on the XP machine. What do I do regarding
the Win ME laptop? Also, should I authorize the IP address of the router on
NIS?

 

[Guest]

All right ... my computer can now see the laptop. But it is only after I
disabled my NIS. Is there anyway to by-pass the firewall without disabling
NIS?

 

[Chuck]

All right ... my computer can now see the laptop. But it is only after I
disabled my NIS. Is there anyway to by-pass the firewall without disabling
NIS?

Jeff,

You should be able to configure NIS (NPF), on both computers. for file sharing
on the LAN. You certainly shouldn't have to disable NPF.
1) Define the other computer / ip address (or the subnet) as trusted.
2) Define file sharing for the trusted zone.

I'm not sure whether you need to define the router as trusted. You shouldn't
have to, for file sharing.

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

 

[Guest]

I still get an error on my laptop.

Unable to browse the network.
Windows is unable to gain acess to the network. This may be for a number of
reasons.
For more information, click Help

I did every step on the help section, and still nothing. Is there anything
else I can do for me ME laptop to get it connected to the network? My desktop
can view all the files for it fine and the laptop can still be on the
internet though. I am just really stumped on this one.

Jeff

 

[Guest]

I am still having a problem with my laptop (WIN ME). It is saying that it
cannot gain access to the network when I click on "Entire Network" in
"Network Places". I have configured my NIS so that the desktop can fully view
my laptop. Any ideas on how to cure my laptop?

 

[Guest]

I am still having a problem with my laptop (WIN ME). It is saying that it
cannot gain access to the network when I click on "Entire Network" in
"Network Places". I have configured my NIS so that the desktop can fully view
my laptop. Any ideas on how to cure my laptop?

 

[Guest]

I am still having a problem with my laptop (WIN ME). It is saying that it
cannot gain access to the network when I click on "Entire Network" in
"Network Places". I have configured my NIS so that the desktop can fully view
my laptop. Any ideas on how to cure my laptop?

 

[Chuck]

I am still having a problem with my laptop (WIN ME). It is saying that it
cannot gain access to the network when I click on "Entire Network" in
"Network Places". I have configured my NIS so that the desktop can fully view
my laptop. Any ideas on how to cure my laptop?

Jeff,

Enable the Guest account, using Start - Run - "cmd" - type "net user guest
/active:yes" in the command window, on the WinXP computer. Disable the Browse
Master on the Win ME computer.
<http://cms.simons-rock.edu/faq_by_subtopic/node138.html>

Next, look at registry key [HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa], value
restrictanonymous.
<http://www.microsoft.com/windows200...2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/regentry/46688.asp>
<http://www.jsifaq.com/subf/tip2600/rh2625.htm>

The above articles refer to Windows 2000. Remember WinXP is NT V5.1, and Win2K
is NT V5.0.

Have you used the Registry Editor before? If not, it's a scary tool, but it's
pretty simple once you get used to it. Here are a couple articles that might
help:
<http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...home/using/productdoc/en/tools_regeditors.asp>
<http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/registry>

Just remember to backup the key (create a registry patch) for
[HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa] before making any changes, if
appropriate.

From the Annoyances article:
You can create a Registry patch by opening the Registry Editor, selecting a
branch, and choosing Export from the File menu. Then, specify a filename, and
press OK. You can then view the Registry patch file by opening it in Notepad
(right-click on it and select Edit). Again, just double-click on a Registry
patch file (or use Import in the Registry Editor's File menu) to apply it to the
registry.

Is NPF configured on both computers?

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

 

[Chuck]

I am still having a problem with my laptop (WIN ME). It is saying that it
cannot gain access to the network when I click on "Entire Network" in
"Network Places". I have configured my NIS so that the desktop can fully view
my laptop. Any ideas on how to cure my laptop?

Jeff,

Make sure the browser service is running on the XP computer. Control Panel -
Administrative Tools - Services. Verify that the Computer Browser, and the
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper, services both show with Status = Started. Disable the
Browse Master on the Win ME computer.
<http://cms.simons-rock.edu/faq_by_subtopic/node138.html>

Next, look at registry key [HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa], value
restrictanonymous.
<http://www.microsoft.com/windows200...2000/techinfo/reskit/en-us/regentry/46688.asp>
<http://www.jsifaq.com/subf/tip2600/rh2625.htm>

The above articles refer to Windows 2000. Remember WinXP is NT V5.1, and Win2K
is NT V5.0.

Have you used the Registry Editor before? If not, it's a scary tool, but it's
pretty simple once you get used to it. Here are a couple articles that might
help:
<http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/...home/using/productdoc/en/tools_regeditors.asp>
<http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/registry>

Just remember to backup the key (create a registry patch) for
[HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa] before making any changes, if
appropriate.

From the Annoyances article:
You can create a Registry patch by opening the Registry Editor, selecting a
branch, and choosing Export from the File menu. Then, specify a filename, and
press OK. You can then view the Registry patch file by opening it in Notepad
(right-click on it and select Edit). Again, just double-click on a Registry
patch file (or use Import in the Registry Editor's File menu) to apply it to the
registry.

Is NPF configured on both computers?

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

 

[Guest]

Hi Chuck,
Between you and microsoft, you have helped me resolve my file sharing
problem. in conjunction with your reply here, I was able to map the network
drives on both my pc and laptops and can now share my folders!! And it's
only cost me 5 hours sleep. I'm ever grateful to you.

Tbafs

 

[Chuck]

Hi Chuck,
Between you and microsoft, you have helped me resolve my file sharing
problem. in conjunction with your reply here, I was able to map the network
drives on both my pc and laptops and can now share my folders!! And it's
only cost me 5 hours sleep. I'm ever grateful to you.

Tbafs

Tbafs,

Thank you for your feedback. Helping each other is what the forums are about.

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