networking two xp computers

[Guest]

Im try to network my laptop and home pc , i have a net cable from my pc to a
switch then my laptop to the switch.
when it connect they both say tht the networks found but i cant see the
drive ofr files ive mapped.

 

[Chuck]

Im try to network my laptop and home pc , i have a net cable from my pc to a
switch then my laptop to the switch.
when it connect they both say tht the networks found but i cant see the
drive ofr files ive mapped.

If you only have a switch, your network is similar to a crossover cable. Read
how to setup a network with a crossover cable first.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html

Next look at both computers, 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

Or look at "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net
config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem. 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

You will possibly get helped more effectively if you will read and consider this
advice.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#Grammar>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#Grammar
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/06/background-information-useful-in.html

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.

 

[Guest]

chuck ,
i got a cross over and tried it again w/ no luck .
i ran the wizzards and the ip config , but still see nothing in the work
places.
now the pc runs xp pro and the laptop runs xp home. if tht helps
thanks
kkandsons

 

[Chuck]

chuck ,
i got a cross over and tried it again w/ no luck .
i ran the wizzards and the ip config , but still see nothing in the work
places.
now the pc runs xp pro and the laptop runs xp home. if tht helps
thanks
kkandsons

Well, it's good that you read my posts. But to diagnose this, you will need to
read my articles. Start by reading about diagnosing the cross-over cable
physical connection. Can you ping each computer from the other?

If pinging is not a problem, then look at the output from "browstat status",
"ipconfig /all", "net config server", and "net config workstation", from each
computer. Read the articles that tell you what to look for, or post the output
here, so we can interpret it for you.

 

[Guest]

Chuck ,,
they do ping..
here's the info on the pc:
Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : kyle-1joj2c5izo

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No



Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 4:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking
Controller #2

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-11-2F-20-A2-90

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration IP Address. . . : 169.254.9.235

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :

NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled



PPP adapter Sisna:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-53-45-00-00-00

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 205.208.211.115

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.255

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 205.208.211.115

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 209.208.176.8

209.210.176.9

NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled

 

[Chuck]

Chuck ,,
they do ping..
here's the info on the pc:
Windows IP Configuration



Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : kyle-1joj2c5izo

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection 4:



Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking
Controller #2

<SNIP>

That's a start then. Read about the nVidia nForce, and its problems.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html