iis and network problem

[TomTT]

I've done this before, but can't seem to get it right this time.......

I have a new desktop running XP Professional and IIS.

The desktop is on a local network with several other computers.

From the computer with the IIS,I can browse to the index.htm file in the root directory (

http://localhost/index.htm

or

http://homepc/)

and the page loads fine.

If I try to browse to the index file from another computer on the network, the file does not load. I checked securtiy on the folders and they are available to the network.

If I check my network places on one of the other computers on the network, I can go to the PC with no problem and open any file so I have access from one computer to another.

The browser link I'm using is from the other pcs to the one with the iis is

http://homepc/index.htm

(just like when on the pc).

What did I forget since the last time I set this up?

Thanks !

 

[Foamcow]

Try connecting to the host machine via it's IP address.

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[TomTT]

Thanks "FoamCow?......."

I sat back a while and tried to figure out what was different. Seems that the latest version of XP Pro or its version of IIS automatically throws up a Windows Firewall for my protection. I turned it off and was able to pull up the pages remotely with no problem.

I figure I need to do some kind of half-way set up where selected users can get by, but not all.....

Thanks for the help.......

TT

 

[glenmac]

Try here for your answer.

http://www.tek-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=41

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