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I have 3 computers sharing internet, files, printers through a Linksys router
and DSL modem. Everything worked fine until the router went out and I had to
replace it. I do have all 3 stations receiving internet now, but, can't get
my network set up right. Need some help!

Some facts......................

I have an XP Pro SP2, a laptop with XP Media SP2, and an XP Home. I did
have to use a different IP address for my new router, I am using DHCP and all
3 are set to get IP's automatically. Pinging capability is varied, can give
more detail if necessary on that. I'm using only Windows Firewall. I really
need to get this solved as I'm losing too much sleep, am having to email my
documents to the station with the laser printer, and need to be able to share
files.

Thanks for any help from anybody.
 
pms240 said:
I have 3 computers sharing internet, files, printers through a Linksys router
and DSL modem. Everything worked fine until the router went out and I had to
replace it. I do have all 3 stations receiving internet now, but, can't get
my network set up right. Need some help!

Some facts......................

I have an XP Pro SP2, a laptop with XP Media SP2, and an XP Home. I did
have to use a different IP address for my new router, I am using DHCP and all
3 are set to get IP's automatically. Pinging capability is varied, can give
more detail if necessary on that. I'm using only Windows Firewall. I really
need to get this solved as I'm losing too much sleep, am having to email my
documents to the station with the laser printer, and need to be able to share
files.

Thanks for any help from anybody.
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See if MS-MVP Malke's standard networking advice helps:

Run the Network Setup Wizard on all computers, making sure to enable
File & Printer Sharing, and reboot. The only "gotcha" is that this will
turn on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party
firewall or have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like
Norton 2005/06) which acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have
third-party firewall software, configure it to allow the Local Area
Network traffic as trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an
IP range. Ex. would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would
substitute your correct subnet.

If one or more of the computers is XP Pro:

a. If you need Pro's ability to set fine-grained permissions, turn off
Simple File Sharing (Folder Options>View tab) and create identical user
accounts/passwords on all computers.

b. If you don't care about using Pro's advanced features, leave the
Simple File Sharing enabled.

Simple File Sharing means that Guest (network) is enabled. This means
that anyone without a user account on the target system can use its
resources. This is a security hole but only you can decide if it
matters in your situation.

Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
Shared Documents folder.

If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network
troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it
and it will usually pinpoint the problem area(s) -
http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm
 
I have my home network running fine now. For anybody reading this post, here
is my solution(s).....................

I was running Windows firewall on one station and it was fine because of the
network setup wizard with file and printer sharing. On another station I was
running McAfee, and another, Norton. I had forgotten that I was running the
firewall with both those rather than the Windows firewall.

In both Norton and McAfee there is more than one place to change settings to
keep intruders blocked. I had to establish a trust in Norton, plus, list the
IP addresses of my other stations not to be blocked. In McAfee, I had to
setup my network, and also enter the range of IP addresses not to block.

In Windows I also had to make sure each would accept and respond to a ping
request so I could test by pinging.

Thanks for the help and suggestions, which did trigger my memory to get me
to digging around in the right places and bring back procedues I haven't used
in a while.

This forum is great for people like me who don't do this stuff every day and
need a little guidance.

From 'Back in Business pms240'.
 
pms240 said:
I have my home network running fine now. For anybody reading this post, here
is my solution(s).....................

I was running Windows firewall on one station and it was fine because of the
network setup wizard with file and printer sharing. On another station I was
running McAfee, and another, Norton. I had forgotten that I was running the
firewall with both those rather than the Windows firewall.

In both Norton and McAfee there is more than one place to change settings to
keep intruders blocked. I had to establish a trust in Norton, plus, list the
IP addresses of my other stations not to be blocked. In McAfee, I had to
setup my network, and also enter the range of IP addresses not to block.

In Windows I also had to make sure each would accept and respond to a ping
request so I could test by pinging.

Thanks for the help and suggestions, which did trigger my memory to get me
to digging around in the right places and bring back procedues I haven't used
in a while.

This forum is great for people like me who don't do this stuff every day and
need a little guidance.

From 'Back in Business pms240'.
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Thanks for the feedback. Those forgotten firewalls will get you every time!
 
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