Networking and File Sharing....

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.

Hi
May be this can Help: http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
Jack (MVP-Networking).


"Networking Virgin" <Networking Virgin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:3FA9B539-3CA8-4D88-AF36-FF986596085F@microsoft.com...
> 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.

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.

I'm still having issues, I noticed that on PC#1, I can ping that pc and PC#2;
on PC#2, I can't ping it or PC#1; I'm using a SMC Router and Road Runner
service. I think that my I.P addresses are screwed up somewhere. I'm new to
this and I'm not sure what if anything I need to change on my routers
homepage, i.e DNS server, static I.P, ..... LOL, I've been having the same
problem for weeks and I know it's going to end up being something so simple.
I appreciate any help.

"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.

"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.

On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 19:01:04 -0800, "Networking Virgin"
<NetworkingVirgin@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>"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.

>I'm still having issues, I noticed that on PC#1, I can ping that pc and PC#2;
>on PC#2, I can't ping it or PC#1; I'm using a SMC Router and Road Runner
>service. I think that my I.P addresses are screwed up somewhere. I'm new to
>this and I'm not sure what if anything I need to change on my routers
>homepage, i.e DNS server, static I.P, ..... LOL, I've been having the same
>problem for weeks and I know it's going to end up being something so simple.
>I appreciate any help.

So did you post both logs from both computers? That's the best way to start.
We can help you, but you have to 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.

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.

"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.

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.

--
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.

Hello Chuck... Thanks for the reply. What do you mean by "logs". And just
in case I am REALLY out of the loop, how do I get them?

"Chuck" wrote:

> 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.
>
> --
> 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.
>

On Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:15:04 -0800, "larryag"
<larryag@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> 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.

>Hello Chuck... Thanks for the reply. What do you mean by "logs". And just
>in case I am REALLY out of the loop, how do I get them?

Larry,

OK, I see the problem here. First, you're posting under another thread. Please
start a new thread - it's to your advantage.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#Hijacking>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...html#Hijacking

When you start the new thread, include "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all"
logs from each computer.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/1...isibility.html

--
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.