Local Network Dilemmas

[Guest]

Hi all,

I've got three computers on my network; 2 x WinXP Pro, 1 x WinXP Home. The
most powerful of these computers (call A) (running pro) is connected via
cable to the router. The other two are connected via wireless, the one
running XP Home being a laptop(call B).

With this setup, all of my computers can access the internet just fine
through the router. File and Printer Sharing however is a problem. The
problem being that all of the computers on the network can access computer
C's (running XP Pro) shared files, folders and printer. But no access is
available from any of the computers to either A or B.

Thanks for your time,
and awaiting any possible solutions,


Terence : )

 

[Malke]

Hi all,

I've got three computers on my network; 2 x WinXP Pro, 1 x WinXP Home.
The most powerful of these computers (call A) (running pro) is
connected via cable to the router. The other two are connected via
wireless, the one running XP Home being a laptop(call B).

With this setup, all of my computers can access the internet just fine
through the router. File and Printer Sharing however is a problem. The
problem being that all of the computers on the network can access
computer C's (running XP Pro) shared files, folders and printer. But
no access is available from any of the computers to either A or B.

When sharing between Home and Pro computers, you have to make sure that
your Simple Sharing settings are consistent. Here are some links to
help you. There is also a link to an excellent network troubleshooter
by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. If you take the time to go through it
carefully, it will pinpoint the problem areas.

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm (Home)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp_filesharing/index.htm
(Pro)
http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm

Malke