Wireless Network

I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using an
I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't know if
I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by sharing them.
How do I view those files from either computer since they are on the same
network. I know that I've probably missed something. The computers are
connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders from either
computer is the boggling question. Thanks.

Tim Eagle

I'm sorry. I am running Windows XP home on both machines. I just need to be
able to access shared folders, printers, and internet connectivity. I have a
lynk sys pci installed on my home pc. Thanks.

Tim
"Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
news:uD5qRTX6FHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using an
>I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't know if
>I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by sharing them.
>How do I view those files from either computer since they are on the same
>network. I know that I've probably missed something. The computers are
>connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders from either
>computer is the boggling question. Thanks.
>
> Tim Eagle
>

On Mon, 14 Nov 2005 18:46:00 -0500, "Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com>
wrote:

>I'm sorry. I am running Windows XP home on both machines. I just need to be
>able to access shared folders, printers, and internet connectivity. I have a
>lynk sys pci installed on my home pc. Thanks.
>
>Tim
>"Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
>news:uD5qRTX6FHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using an
>>I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't know if
>>I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by sharing them.
>>How do I view those files from either computer since they are on the same
>>network. I know that I've probably missed something. The computers are
>>connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders from either
>>computer is the boggling question. Thanks.
>>
>> Tim Eagle
>>

Tim,

If you're having problems viewing shared folders, there are a number of things
you should be checking. Start with my troubleshooting guide.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/1...isibility.html

Please let us know if any of these suggestions are of any help. What you learn
may help others in the future, and that's the purpose of these forums.

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Cheers,
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http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

Disable Windows Firewall - if you use Linksys router, it has a better
firewall.

Find out the other computer name (@My Computer) Then just goto:
Search/Computers or People/A Computer on the Network/Computer name

Double click on the computer found and your shared folder will appear - open
it from there.




"Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
news:uD5qRTX6FHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using an
>I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't know if
>I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by sharing them.
>How do I view those files from either computer since they are on the same
>network. I know that I've probably missed something. The computers are
>connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders from either
>computer is the boggling question. Thanks.
>
> Tim Eagle
>

The problem is still occuring. I've troubleshot the situation using the tips
on the wesite from Chuck, I turned off the firewall from Windows. I searched
for the computer using search. The only folders showing up in the local
network is the shared folders on that particular computer. Any suggestions?
I know that the two are talking that isn't a problem. The two computer names
are the names in (Home) next to the shared files right? I am getting
frustrated. I thought that this was going to be easier than it has turned
out. I hope I don't sound like a whiner, but, I don't like to consume one
hundred percent of my time with pc's anymore and am finding it hard not to
unless I come up with a solution.

Thanks.

Tim Eagle
"Rippy" <cpals2002@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Disable Windows Firewall - if you use Linksys router, it has a better
> firewall.
>
> Find out the other computer name (@My Computer) Then just goto:
> Search/Computers or People/A Computer on the Network/Computer name
>
> Double click on the computer found and your shared folder will appear -
> open it from there.
>
>
>
>
> "Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
> news:uD5qRTX6FHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using
>>an I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't
>>know if I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by
>>sharing them. How do I view those files from either computer since they
>>are on the same network. I know that I've probably missed something. The
>>computers are connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders
>>from either computer is the boggling question. Thanks.
>>
>> Tim Eagle
>>
>
>

On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 09:59:05 -0500, "Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com>
wrote:

>"Rippy" <cpals2002@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>news:E-GdnWi1VtwEzuTeRVn-pg@comcast.com...
>> Disable Windows Firewall - if you use Linksys router, it has a better
>> firewall.
>>
>> Find out the other computer name (@My Computer) Then just goto:
>> Search/Computers or People/A Computer on the Network/Computer name
>>
>> Double click on the computer found and your shared folder will appear -
>> open it from there.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
>> news:uD5qRTX6FHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using
>>>an I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't
>>>know if I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by
>>>sharing them. How do I view those files from either computer since they
>>>are on the same network. I know that I've probably missed something. The
>>>computers are connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders
>>>from either computer is the boggling question. Thanks.
>>>
>>> Tim Eagle

>The problem is still occuring. I've troubleshot the situation using the tips
>on the wesite from Chuck, I turned off the firewall from Windows. I searched
>for the computer using search. The only folders showing up in the local
>network is the shared folders on that particular computer. Any suggestions?
>I know that the two are talking that isn't a problem. The two computer names
>are the names in (Home) next to the shared files right? I am getting
>frustrated. I thought that this was going to be easier than it has turned
>out. I hope I don't sound like a whiner, but, I don't like to consume one
>hundred percent of my time with pc's anymore and am finding it hard not to
>unless I come up with a solution.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Tim Eagle

Tim,

We can help you, but you have to provide feedback to our help. Look at some of
the other threads in this forum. Your problem isn't unique. Help us to help
you.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.

The following folders can not be shared over a network from a PC with XP Home:
1. C:\Windows
2. C:\Programs
3. C:\Documents and Settings\Username

You will need to go deeper into the folder directory or "tree" and share that folder itself. So if you wanted to share the templates for a word processing program such as "WriteMe", and they are located in the program folder:
C:\Program Files\WriteMe

You will need to set sharing for the folder:
C:\Program Files\WriteMe\Templates

You can also create a folder outside the Program Files folder directory or "tree". Copy the contents of the the folder that you want to share to it.

For the printer sharing:
1. On the PC that the printer is connected to:
a. In the Printer Folder>Right click the printer icon > Properties> Sharing tab:
b. Make sure that you select Share this printer.
c. Make sure that the "shared" printer name is less than 12 characters long, and that there are no spaces in the name. During the printer driver/software installation, some install programs will add a space in the name of the printer. Especially model that was originally designed for Win98.

2. On the Networked PC, with the printer on, and the printer drivers/software are installed on this PC. (**The following is the method I use when reinstalling a printer to my home network, others may do this part differently**).
a. In the Printer folder> Right-click icon & Delete the Printer listed there.
b. Select Add Printer> Browse to & Select the printer on the other PC> OK> and finish the printer.

3. Make sure you that you allow "files and printing" sharing.
a. On any of your firewall programs, such as Windows firewall, Zone Alarm, McAfee, Norton, etc...
b. If you are using a router, check the settings pages, to make sure that folder and printer sharing is allowed.



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"Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message news:uRJ8UWX6FHA.1148@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
I'm sorry. I am running Windows XP home on both machines. I just need to be
able to access shared folders, printers, and internet connectivity. I have a
lynk sys pci installed on my home pc. Thanks.

Tim
"Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
news:uD5qRTX6FHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using an
>I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't know if
>I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by sharing them.
>How do I view those files from either computer since they are on the same
>network. I know that I've probably missed something. The computers are
>connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders from either
>computer is the boggling question. Thanks.
>
> Tim Eagle
>

I would try making a new test folder, place a test doc into it, and share it
with everyone; and do the same (w/different names) in other pc(s), and share
with everyone. Then make sure you have the computer name right
by right clicking on My Computer/go to properies/select Computer Name Tab,
and note Full computer name.
Now do the search... see the Test folder? Now open it and the test doc
should be there too.


"Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
news:uxqMkUf6FHA.268@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> The problem is still occuring. I've troubleshot the situation using the
> tips on the wesite from Chuck, I turned off the firewall from Windows. I
> searched for the computer using search. The only folders showing up in the
> local network is the shared folders on that particular computer. Any
> suggestions? I know that the two are talking that isn't a problem. The two
> computer names are the names in (Home) next to the shared files right? I
> am getting frustrated. I thought that this was going to be easier than it
> has turned out. I hope I don't sound like a whiner, but, I don't like to
> consume one hundred percent of my time with pc's anymore and am finding it
> hard not to unless I come up with a solution.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tim Eagle
> "Rippy" <cpals2002@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:E-GdnWi1VtwEzuTeRVn-pg@comcast.com...
>> Disable Windows Firewall - if you use Linksys router, it has a better
>> firewall.
>>
>> Find out the other computer name (@My Computer) Then just goto:
>> Search/Computers or People/A Computer on the Network/Computer name
>>
>> Double click on the computer found and your shared folder will appear -
>> open it from there.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> "Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
>> news:uD5qRTX6FHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>>I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using
>>>an I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't
>>>know if I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by
>>>sharing them. How do I view those files from either computer since they
>>>are on the same network. I know that I've probably missed something. The
>>>computers are connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders
>>>from either computer is the boggling question. Thanks.
>>>
>>> Tim Eagle
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

O.K. I can now access the files from my home pc, many thanks of the
troubleshooting guide and much persistance I got it to work. But, one
question: I made my Internet Connection Shared on my home pc so how do I
connect with the laptop wirelessly? Thanks for all the help.

Tim Eagle

"Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
news:uD5qRTX6FHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using an
>I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't know if
>I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by sharing them.
>How do I view those files from either computer since they are on the same
>network. I know that I've probably missed something. The computers are
>connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders from either
>computer is the boggling question. Thanks.
>
> Tim Eagle
>

On Wed, 16 Nov 2005 08:54:44 -0500, "Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com>
wrote:

>"Tim Eagle" <croswellmich@croswellmich.com> wrote in message
>news:uD5qRTX6FHA.2552@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>>I have a peer to peer system. My home pc and laptop pc are talking using an
>>I.P. that I've designated. My wirless connectivity is good. I don't know if
>>I'm missing something, but I've made access to some files by sharing them.
>>How do I view those files from either computer since they are on the same
>>network. I know that I've probably missed something. The computers are
>>connecting. That's not the issue. Viewing shared folders from either
>>computer is the boggling question. Thanks.
>>
>> Tim Eagle

>O.K. I can now access the files from my home pc, many thanks of the
>troubleshooting guide and much persistance I got it to work. But, one
>question: I made my Internet Connection Shared on my home pc so how do I
>connect with the laptop wirelessly? Thanks for all the help.
>
>Tim Eagle

Does the laptop connect to the Internet? Can the laptop see the other computer?
Take a look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each computer, as a
start. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
precisely:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.