Q: A few weeks ago I posted a thread about helpin me to connect a win win 98se XPA second computer. I could not solve that problem, despite trying several things.
Today I decide to get my laptop (running XP) to connect to my XP desktop via the Linksys BEFSR41. I am unable to ping from another computer and not see each other. I do not think there is a problem with my cable as well as connect to the Internet without any problems. They can ping the router without problem.
I thought that linking two XP computers would be easy. What to do whatever I need to have in the General tab in LAN properties? What if I do not have?
Please help.
Re:Thanks. Perhaps removing and reinstalling will do the job.
Re:Okay, I'd say the culprit is your router—try disabling dhcp and assigning ip's to both comps, see if you can ping each other.
More "after-thoughts"—try removing all your protocols and re-installing them on both machines (to use dhcp, of course). This means that you've set your router to be a dhcp router again…
Even more "after-thoughts"—do you have access to a cross-over cable, or can make one? Try hooking the comps together without the router and see if they talk to one another…
Re:Rusty Nale thanks for replying.
Question 1: are both comps in same workgroup?
YES.
Question 2: are both using DHCP?
YES
Question 3: If using DHCP, is the router setup to be a dhcp server?
YES
Question 4: are your cables straight through or crossover? ( router also has a switch for straight through or crossover)
STRAIGHT
Question 5: have you enabled sharing?
Does this mean that I have shared folders and I have file sharing in the properties of LAN connection box checked. If yes, then YES I have enabled sharing
Question 6: if running xp pro, do you have users set up in each? ( if each comp is listed as diff user, then in xp pro you must add that unique user for network access)
I am running XP home on both. I have users set up on my Desktop but not on my laptop.
Remember, however, that the laptop does not even ping my desktop. whereas the other way it works. What do you think the problem might be. Thanks a lot for your help.
Re:Question 1: are both comps in same workgroup?
Question 2: are both using DHCP?
Question 3: If using DHCP, is the router setup to be a dhcp server?
Question 4: are your cables straight through or crossover? ( router also has a switch for straight through or crossover)
Question 5: have you enabled sharing?
Question 6: if running xp pro, do you have users set up in each? ( if each comp is listed as diff user, then in xp pro you must add that unique user for network access)
Let us know if any of this helps…
Re:Sorry, I said earlier that the computers do not ping each other. Actually the Desktop is ABLE to ping the laptop (but still can't see it). Laptop is UNABLE to ping the desktop and can't see it.
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