Networking

[Bob]

I am frustrated. I have my internet connection conected to my modem, modem
connected to my Linksys router, 2 computors connected to the router, have run
the xp network setup wizard. Can not find other computor in my networking.
However both computors do connect nicely to the internet. Suggestions on this
' what should be a simple home network"

Thanks

 

[John Wunderlich]

I am frustrated. I have my internet connection conected to my
modem, modem connected to my Linksys router, 2 computers connected
to the router, have run the xp network setup wizard. Can not find
other computor in my networking. However both computors do connect
nicely to the internet. Suggestions on this ' what should be a
simple home network"

Thanks

Try these articles:

"How to troubleshoot home networking in Windows XP"
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308007/>

"You cannot view other workgroup computers on the network on a
Windows XP-based computer"
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/903267>

HTH,
John

 

[Jim]

I am frustrated. I have my internet connection conected to my modem, modem
connected to my Linksys router, 2 computors connected to the router, have
run
the xp network setup wizard. Can not find other computor in my networking.
However both computors do connect nicely to the internet. Suggestions on
this
' what should be a simple home network"

Thanks

Assuming that this an ethernet connection---
Did you enable file and printer sharing in the firewall?

Jim

 

[Jack [MVP-Networking]]

Hi
Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
Firewall instructions.
General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing
XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing
XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).