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gdafc · 19-02-2008, 08:59

I have recently converted to Virgin Media cable Broadband after using ADSL all the time.

I have only ever used Netgear Routers in the past, both wired and wireless and have had no problems with them.

I am trying to use my new Netgear WGT624V4 to connect a home network which I have always had. I am able to connect all three pcs to the internet with the router but am unable to connect them to share files etc...

FYI 1 Dell XPS 700 desktop and one Compaq presario laptop (hard wired) plus one other desktop (wired) again all have worked fine before.

I have run microsofts Network setup wizard on all pc's (as I always have had) everything appears to be ok until I attempt to map a drive.

In doing so I have I have no folders or pcs available under the "MSHOME" (Network name) icon on the browse for folder.

I have allowed the sharing of several folders on each pc to test but none of them are available.

I had outpost firewall with the working networks which was no problem, however have completely uninstalled this from all pc's in case this was the culprit. Still no luck all I have running now is Windows firewall.

I have hard reset my router in case it was a simple setting, still nothing.

THe pcs ping each other ok.

Can anyone shed somae light on this for me?

Thanks

Garry

19-02-2008, 08:59	#1
gdafc Inactive Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 5	Unable to connect LAN WGT624V4 I have recently converted to Virgin Media cable Broadband after using ADSL all the time. I have only ever used Netgear Routers in the past, both wired and wireless and have had no problems with them. I am trying to use my new Netgear WGT624V4 to connect a home network which I have always had. I am able to connect all three pcs to the internet with the router but am unable to connect them to share files etc... FYI 1 Dell XPS 700 desktop and one Compaq presario laptop (hard wired) plus one other desktop (wired) again all have worked fine before. I have run microsofts Network setup wizard on all pc's (as I always have had) everything appears to be ok until I attempt to map a drive. In doing so I have I have no folders or pcs available under the "MSHOME" (Network name) icon on the browse for folder. I have allowed the sharing of several folders on each pc to test but none of them are available. I had outpost firewall with the working networks which was no problem, however have completely uninstalled this from all pc's in case this was the culprit. Still no luck all I have running now is Windows firewall. I have hard reset my router in case it was a simple setting, still nothing. THe pcs ping each other ok. Can anyone shed somae light on this for me? Thanks Garry