windows vista&xp networking

[Ira Wolfson]

morning...

having trouble creating a work-network between xp computer(physically
conected to wireless router->modem->internet) and my new laptop (via
wireless network)

there IS contact but the network does not show the XP computer.

no help in the HELP content.
checked workgroup setting etc.

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

can they ping each by IP? If not, please post back with the results of
ipconfig /all on both computers.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[Ira Wolfson]

pinging went fine

attached ipconfig results

thank you

 

[Ira Wolfson]

if I didn't mention earlier...
new laptop is Vista OS.

 

[jch]

The workgroup names have to be the same. I believe the default names for XP
and Vista are different. Check and make sure.

 

[Ira Wolfson]

both workgroups are named WORKGROUP as required
thanx though

 

[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 it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx
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
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

I wish you posted the results of both computers ipconfig /all.

Since they can ping each other by IP, do you receive any error if using this
command net view \\remotepcipaddress? Please post back with the result.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[Ira Wolfson]

thank you,
after lots and lots and lots of research, the answer was in plain view...
it appears that not only in XP but also in VISTA

a GUEST account dont play nice with the networking feature...
another FUN feature by Miscrosoft! wooptidoo

but anyway, thank you very much all the same