On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 06:51:16 -0800, "larryag"
<larryag@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>"larryag" wrote:
>
>> Hello...
>> I am having similar problems. My problem is I’m trying to create a home
>> network with a desktop computer and a laptop computer. I am using Windows XP
>> Home w/sp-2 installed on both. I installed a Belkin Pre-N router, The
>> desktop is hard-wired into the router, and the laptop connects to the
>> broadband internet via wireless connection (router). I can connect to the
>> internet just fine with both systems. The problem is I can not see either
>> system from the other. I think the problem lies in the big red-X in the
>> Homenetwork icon within the Network Connections function from the control
>> panel. I have tried the Run command and entered the ip address of the other
>> system but get a message stating The Network Path was not found. I’m stuck.
>> I have followed no less than half a dozen articles on setting up your
>> network, as well as using the Network setup wizard, complete with creating a
>> disk and loading it in the other computer. In following all the articles,
>> all the settings they say to check and set seem to be correct. Microsoft
>> states this is easy to do, however I would certainly disagree. Could anyone
>> be of assistance? It’s weird, I can't even delete the Homenetwork
>> connection. The delete is grayed out. Also, I have checked the Device
>> Manager and no yellow question marks, and a review of the hardware returns a
>> statement that the hardware is functioning properly. One more thing. In the
>> screen of Network connections I show 3 listed – Wireless network connection,
>> 1394 connection, and the Homenetwork connection, which has the red-X in it.
>> The Homenetwork connection sates Network Cable unplugged. There is no cable
>> attached to the laptop. (I tried that at one time, bought a Crossover cable
>> but that didn’t work either, i.e. could not transfer files). And yes, file
>> sharing is turned on for both systems.
>>
>> "Networking Virgin" wrote:
>>
>> > I networked 2 computers with a SMC router and am unable to access files
>> > properly. On one computer, I can access the other files and programs, but on
>> > the other computer I can't. I keep receiving the message that the network
>> > path can't be found or I don't have permission from my network administrator.
>> > When I run Network Diagnostics, 1 computer passes all of the tests, but the
>> > other computer keeps failing on the I.P address and I don't know how to
>> > properly change that without messing up my internet connection. I have saved
>> > both logs from both computers and would appreciate any help. I have read
>> > Chuck's website and have previously tried a lot of those things, but I think
>> > my brain is too tired to try again without some help. If anyone can use
>> > Remote Assistance or chat with me while I do this step-by-step, I would be
>> > more than happy. Thank you.

>UPDATE:
>I can ping the desktop from the laptop but I can not ping the laptop from
>either the desktop or the laptop. Does that given anyone a hint of what the
>problem might be? Since the last post I have viewed several more help links
>but they all say pretty much the same thing and following the instructions
>given have not helped. One other thing... one help link indicated I should
>set the simple file sharing check box to enabled, however this option is not
>showing in the file Folder Options/View box.

Probably a firewall problem. Post the logs from both computers, and we can help
you diagnose.

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