small wireless prob :D

dcclanuk · 07-06-2007, 15:11

Its me again, with more probs lol....

Basically. After the reformat, I got the wireless internet to work on the laptop, BUT I cannot share files between the computer and laptop. They can both PING each other, BUT I CANNOT share file

I have run the network wizard and all, so what could be wrong?

Surely if they can ping each other it cant be a firewall prob???

Tightscot · 07-06-2007, 15:22

Try this:

assuming machine1 and machine2 are the names of laptop/pc, and both have a folder which is shared...

on machine1, click start/run and then type in \\machine2

should open up explorer with a view of all shared folders on machine2.... does it?

repeat for the other machine, does it show anything?

are machines on workgroup called the same thing?

gives you something to go on...

dcclanuk · 07-06-2007, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tightscot

Try this:

assuming machine1 and machine2 are the names of laptop/pc, and both have a folder which is shared...

on machine1, click start/run and then type in \\machine2

should open up explorer with a view of all shared folders on machine2.... does it?

repeat for the other machine, does it show anything?

are machines on workgroup called the same thing?

gives you something to go on...

It says NETWORK PATH NOT FOUND

No, but I am not sure they are under the same workgroup! How do I make sure that they are?

But being able to ping both is a good thing yes

popper · 07-06-2007, 15:41

pinging is always good.

start/my computer
does any drives have the hand under the icon?, no, you didnt share the drive on the network yet.

right click the drive you want to share
shareing and security, and set it for read only or read/write, look for it in the other machines networking.

'my network places/entire network/workgroup' or what ever you called it in

control panel/system/computer name/change

dcclanuk · 07-06-2007, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by popper

start/my computer
does any drives have the hand uder the icon?, no you didnt share the drive on the network.

right click the drive you want to share
shareing and security, and set it for read only or read/write, look for it in the other machines networking.

I got the hand! I did all that. But it still doesnt show up

punky · 07-06-2007, 15:46

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Originally Posted by dcclanuk

[B]No, but I am not sure they are under the same workgroup! How do I make sure that they are?

Go to Control Panel, Network... Should have the workgroup in there.

It should be the same on both computers.

Also, Double click network neighbourhood, and see if you can find your other comp in there.

popper · 07-06-2007, 15:51

taps finger on desk, .......... waiting......... going to do other stuff soon....

dcclanuk · 07-06-2007, 15:51

Problem PARTIALLY FIXED

After 2 hours of messing about, finally somewhat a result!

NOW the laptop can see the computer files, but the computer cannot see the laptop files!

Also, this worked after DISABLING WINDOWS FIREWALL. I DO NOT WANT THIS

I want windows firewall enabled, and also the files to be shared

popper · 07-06-2007, 15:56

iv seen this before, but cant remember why it happens, it seems its a firewall setting problem though.....

disableing the firewall on both, but you cant see both ways and you deffo have shares on both machines set, yes?, their IP's.?

dcclanuk · 07-06-2007, 16:01

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Originally Posted by popper

iv seen this before, but cant remember why it happens, it seems its a firewall setting problem though.....

disableing the firewall on both, but you cant see both ways and you deffo have shares on both machines set, yes?, their IP's.?

I have shared both harddrives. Disabled firewall on both. But comp cant see laptop! To be honest that is not all that big a deal, as normally I need to stream files from the comp to the laptop! Also if required then I can just copy the required file from the laptop into the computer's folder I see. But what setting in the FIREWALL do I need to use so that the files transfer without turning OFF the firewall?? Windows Firewall that is!

Tightscot · 07-06-2007, 16:32

Have a look at this site Linkage

TBH the windows firewall is a pile of poo, i personally use the hardware firewall provided by my router...

dcclanuk · 07-06-2007, 17:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tightscot

Have a look at this site Linkage

TBH the windows firewall is a pile of poo, i personally use the hardware firewall provided by my router...

Linkage says that Windows firewall needs to be off!

Oh well... I have a LINKSYS ROUTER- WRT54GS-UK. I think it has a built in firewall. I dont know if it is active or I have to activate it???