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[Guest]

Hello,

I have a ADSL wireless modem/router, which also has 4 network ports. I
connect my desktop through one of the network ports and a laptop through the
wireless.

Both connect to the internet with no problems.

I am trying to set up a network so the laptop can access folders and a
printer which are attached to the desktop.

Any ideas how I should do this, I've tried a couple of the 'Set up network'
wizards in XP, but couldn't get it to work (laptop cannot see desktop folders
or printer).

Thanks

 

[Chuck]

Hello,

I have a ADSL wireless modem/router, which also has 4 network ports. I
connect my desktop through one of the network ports and a laptop through the
wireless.

Both connect to the internet with no problems.

I am trying to set up a network so the laptop can access folders and a
printer which are attached to the desktop.

Any ideas how I should do this, I've tried a couple of the 'Set up network'
wizards in XP, but couldn't get it to work (laptop cannot see desktop folders
or printer).

Graham,

Since you have connectivity, look next for a misconfigured or overlooked
personal firewall, or other security component. There are several other
possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem. Read this article
with an open mind.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

To diagnose the problem further, look at "browstat status", "ipconfig /all",
"net config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer. Read
this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely (download
browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
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.

 

[Jack \(MVP-Networking\).]

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what is allowed
to be shared.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Jack (MVP-Networking).