home network via router

[Guest]

I recently bought 2 new Dell computers with WinXP Media Center addition. I
have a cable modem and use a Linksys BEFSR41 V.2 router. I can connect to
the internet via the router on both computers, but haven't been able to set
up a home network using the Network Setup Wizard. It worked fine for my
previous 2 computers that ran Win98SE. Do I need to upgrade the firmware for
the router or should I keep trying the Wizard? Thanks in advance for your
help!

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I recently bought 2 new Dell computers with WinXP Media Center addition. I
have a cable modem and use a Linksys BEFSR41 V.2 router. I can connect to
the internet via the router on both computers, but haven't been able to set
up a home network using the Network Setup Wizard. It worked fine for my
previous 2 computers that ran Win98SE. Do I need to upgrade the firmware for
the router or should I keep trying the Wizard? Thanks in advance for your
help!

The Wizard calls your router a "residential gateway". Specify that
connection option when the Wizard asks, and tell the Wizard to enable
file and printer sharing.

If there are firewall programs (Norton, McAfee, ZoneAlarm, PC-cillin,
etc) on the computers, configure them to allow access by other
computers on the local area network. Note that some antivirus
programs, such as Norton Antivirus 2006, include firewall components.
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[Guest]

Thanks so much! The firewall I had was blocking it. It doesn't after I
disabled it.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

Thanks so much! The firewall I had was blocking it. It doesn't after I
disabled it.

You're welcome. There should be a way to enable the firewall and
configure it to allow access by the other computer on the local area
network.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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