UNSOLVED
XP Networking Question
I ran the XP Network wizard on all three computers, all of which run XP. Computers #2 and #3 recognize each others components and files, and identify #1 as part of the network as to computer name only. They do not see the components and files of #1, nor can they Ping #1. All computers are connected through a DSL router, and all connect to the Internet with no problem.
Computer #1, however, identifies no Network Places even though the network connection is fully identified and contains all of the information that #2 and #3 contain such as the following:
- LAN or high speed internet connected.
- Enabled
- 3 com fast ethernet controller.
- IP Address
- Subnet mask
- Assigned by DHCP.
The following message appears after a long hourglass when you try to look at My Network Places on #1, or when you drill down on the Workgroup hame Mshome:
"Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission.
The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available. OK"
The DELL support Tech said to delete the network connection on #1 and run the wizard again. That didn't work.
Any help on this would be appreciated.
Thanks.
@rjmpops wrote:
Firewalls disabled on all 3 computers, but I am running Norton Internet Security on #1. I wonder if there is something in there causing the problem?
Thanks.
If NIS has not been configured since adding additional computers to the network, that could well be the problem. You do not have to disable NIS (nor is that advisable) but you will need to find the configuration or setup tool in NIS and run it. I use Norton Personal Firewall, in which you open the program, click 'personal firewall' then select 'configure'.
Rob
jmwills is correct about disabling the xp firewall.
Also, if you have a software firewall on any of the computers, you must configure those firewalls to recognize the network computers.
This site might be helpful:
http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp
Message Edited by robnalex on 01-18-2004 11:44 AM
rjmpops
4 Posts
316
0
Posted January 18th, 2004 15:00
Firewalls disabled on all 3 computers, but I am running Norton Internet Security on #1. I wonder if there is something in there causing the problem?
Thanks.