Networking question

[jon1117]

I just bought a D-Link 4 port router. Hooked 2 PCs up both running WinXP Pro. Setup the router...ran the networking wizard on both PCs connecting them to the same workgroup. On the first PC in network places i can see the second PC but if i try to access it it says I don't have permission. On the second PC in network places I see nothing and get the message that it doesnt have permission to access the workgroup that I defined. Both computers have shared drives and folders. Both computers have internet access. I cannot ping the 2nd PC from the 1st PC and vice-versa. Any ideas what might be wrong? I can't believe I can't figure this out and I'll probably shoot myself when I realize what easy solution I'm missing.

 

[Jasonic]

Jon1117

Silly question but you have checked their IP addresses and subnet masks?

I found it easier to manually configure IP addresses after running the networking wizard.



Jason Thomas
AssetCenter Consultant
Jason Thomas Consultancy Limited

 

[tlcscousin]

Both computers must have a user created for the other computer.
So on each one add a user and set a password. Then (after unchecking use simple file sharing recommended [found in folder options view].)Then make sure the new users are given permissions on the shared folders and then access the shares and when prompted enter the user and password.

 

[bcastner]

Any of these sites provide excellent step-by-step Guides to installing Windows Networking under XP. I think with their help you can likely find your problem solved.

http://www.wown.com

http://www.practicallynetworked.com

http://www.homenethelp.comm

 

[jon1117]

Thanks for your replies.

 

[eihtbalroln]

Check the settings on the d-link router. If possible use it as your dhcp server and set the workstations to automatically obtain an ip. I heard of a similar issue with a linksys router the fix was supposedly to install netbuei. I don't know just giving you ideas. I have less than nice things to say about xp.

 

[georgeks]

Is there any button to activate-deactivate hub function on the router. I m just guessing i havent seen the router but its something many people who use cisco 803 etc overlook a lot. Its a tiny button. There may be one on your router too.