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    Need Wired Networking help...

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Insider, Feb 12, 2006.

  1. Insider

    Insider Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm totally new to this so please bear with me.

    I have tried following the windows XP networking wizard and am not getting anywhere.

    I ran the wizard which asks you to create a boot disc for the network. I am trying to connect a desktop...XP Home and a laptop...XP Home.

    I ran the disc on both machines and still have nothing. I see where the printer says it's set up to share and when I go into network places, I don't see the other pc at all on each computer.

    They are both set up under the same group name. I thought it would be pretty simple to do as they are both set up on a router and sharing my internet connection with no problem but something is eluding me. I can't see the printer that's connected to the laptop either. I've had the laptop search for it and it finds my desktop's name but nothing more.

    Any help would be greatly appreciated. I see a bunch of wireless topics but nothing about a wired network.

    thanks in advance.
     
    Insider, Feb 12, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Are you running a firewall? If so try shutting it down.
     
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  3. Insider

    Insider Notebook Enthusiast

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    No real firewall. Just the one that comes with Windows XP. I think my router may have one built in..Linksys.

    Wait, both pc's are running Mcafee security programs.
     
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  4. Insider

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    Thanks for the help. When I disabled the firewalls, it worked just fine.

    Now my question is, what about the firewalls? Do I have to leave them down and open myself up to unwanted traffic from the net or can they be turned back on now?
     
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  5. VidKo

    VidKo Notebook Consultant

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    If you have a router firewall (hardware firewall) you don't need a software firewall like Windows firewall, Sygate...

    I am also having a Linksys Router (WRT54G v2.2) with it's firewall enabled and never had any intrusion problems.

    Regards, VidKo
     
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  6. Insider

    Insider Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, didn't know that. Kinda wary of things like that.
     
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    I am not super familar with Macfee, but usually there is a file and printer sharing option for PCs on the same network. I would check in the otptions.
     
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    Well if he has a hardware firewall, software firewalls are redundant. And yes, McAfee products are known to block everything.

    Regards, VidKo
     
    VidKo, Feb 12, 2006
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