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    stilll cant get share big files from old computer to new computer

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by NOSintake, Jun 25, 2006.

  1. NOSintake

    NOSintake Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    so ive tried to doing the whole network thing...but i cant get it to work. also, for some reason, i dont think my 10/100 ethernet port is working...any help there?
     
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    how big are your files? is your old computer using fat32?
     
    ejl, Jun 25, 2006
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    You need to provide more information: each computer's OS, your router, your wireless/NIC cards, steps you took to set up a workgroup, etc.
     
    kegobeer, Jun 25, 2006
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    NOSintake Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    old computer:
    XP home
    linksys router (dont remember the model number off the top of my head, but i know its a B router (not one of the new G ones)
    linksys ethernet card

    laptop:
    XP Media
    intel wireless card


    and i have no clue if the hard drivers are NTSC or FAT32. i would assume NTSC though. also, i used the steps in both the small workgroup guide, and the wireless workgroup guide
     
    NOSintake, Jun 25, 2006
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    this is more of a networking issue, so i'm moving it to n/w
     
    Amber, Jun 26, 2006
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    kegobeer, Jun 26, 2006
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    its still not working. also, do i have to be connected thru my eternet port?

    for some reason, my laptop isnt seeing the workgroup, but my desktop can see it just fine
     
    NOSintake, Jun 26, 2006
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    This didn't work for you?
     
    kegobeer, Jun 26, 2006
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    nope. my laptop isnt seeing my desktop. can i share the files wirelessly, or do i have to use a wired connection?

    also, for some reason, my wired connection isnt working. i have no idea why..any ideas?
     
    NOSintake, Jun 26, 2006
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    If your desktop wired connection isn't working, that would explain why your laptop can't see it. Just because a workgroup shows up on the desktop, it doesn't mean you have any connection. Your laptop should show up in the workgroup. If it doesn't, you aren't connecting.

    Look at your router. Whatever port is used by the desktop should be illuminated or blinking. If it isn't, there's no connection from the router to the desktop.

    Next, check your desktop's device manager and look at the NIC. If there's an exclamation or question mark next to it, there's a driver problem. Try installing the correct drivers. If the drivers don't fix the problem, your NIC may be bad and may have to be replaced.

    Be specific - what computer has the wired connection problem? The desktop? The laptop? Both?
     
    kegobeer, Jun 26, 2006
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