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billybigfoot

I live in the UK and was thinking of upgrading my OS to the new Vista Home Premium system but because of the priceing policy of dear old Microsoft and the current exchange rate we poor riped off brits are expected to pay almost double that which is charged to our counterparts in the US therefore I ...

billybigfoot

I have 2 wired PC's and a wireless Laptop, all can access the internet and once My Network Places updates they can all share files and printers. The problem is I'm having trouble getting My Network Places to do it's bit.

I've recently downloaded "Look@Lan" from that very nice SnapFiles site and it ...

billybigfoot

(See "Wireless network problem" for history)

The point I'm at now:

WIRELESS:
pc can "see" laptop and transfer files.
laptop can't "see" pc or transfer files.

WIRED:
both pc and laptop "see" each other and transfer files.

HELP!!!!

UPDATE! Sunday morning finally managed to get everything up and ...

billybigfoot

Alls up and running now, the answer:

Open Network Connections, highlight the connection (either wireless or nic) then click "Advanced" (at the top of the window) and choose "Optional Networking Components" wait for the wizard to load and then put a tick in the "Other Network File and Printer ...

billybigfoot

Yes, on setup I kept the default "MSHOME" workgroup which up untill I added the laptop worked perfectly and infact still does between the two wired pc's.
I've just done another "search for computer" and found when I look for pc1 or pc2 I get two search results for each and irrispective of which ...

billybigfoot

OK now I'm vexed.
Tried both suggestions (that sockxpfix prog's pretty good, does all the work for you) didn't solve the problem though.
Just a thought, when I set up my system I only had the laptop connected via wireless, would it make any difference if I had it wired as well?
It's not too much of ...

billybigfoot

I've now enabled netbios over TCP/IP, still no joy.

I CAN ping by name and ip the other pc's but CAN'T find any pc by name or ip when I "search for computer".

The SSID is unique - it was the first thing that I DID think of.
Hope I'm not causing you too much grief, I've got splinters from ...

billybigfoot

Done that, still no joy. when I click on "view workgroup computers" I get the message: Mshome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions. The network path was not found.

billybigfoot

I've recently purchased a new laptop and am trying to enable file and printer shareing.
I allready have 2 pc's connected via cable on a wireless router, both can "see" each other and exchange files and use the printer.
My problem:
The laptop has internet access but cannot "see" the pc's or use the ...

billybigfoot

First of all, sorrey for the time in replying, I've been away working, anyway, problem solved, the guy bought a wireless router as he now wants to use a laptop as well so unplugged the switch, set up the router and all problems faded away. Must have been the DHCP......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

billybigfoot

By IP Address, and force netbios over TCP/IP is on.

billybigfoot

Yes, went into services and dissabled the XP Firewall, but still keeps comming back after reboot. Both PC's are on the same workgroup (Home), but as far as I'm aware it shouldn't matter if they are on different workgroups as all you would get is an extended tree in "My Network Places".

I've noticed ...

billybigfoot

Yep, says firewalled, (with file and printer enabled) even after turning it off and rebooting, even found an article on NetBEUI and how to set it up (bindings and all) followed that and still nothing. Neither PC will show the other in my network places, and nothing comes up in view workgroup ...

billybigfoot

I uninstalled all anti spyware, adware and virus software before setting up the network. Also I disabled the XP Firewall, which incidently keeps turning back on for some reason. Still no joy.

Could there possibly be something else?

billybigfoot

I'm trying to set up a simple 2 PC and switch (no internet) network but I'm not having much success.

I've followd the guide found on EZLAN.NET but still cannot share files and neither pc "sees" the other in "MY Network Places".

I've tried the ping command and got the following result:
PC A pings ...

billybigfoot

gandrew wrote:I've found this LAN chat software
Easy tool in MSN style,file transfer option is included.

Thanks for the info, I'll give it a try.

billybigfoot

YARDofSTUF wrote:Where! Cuz I REALLY need it! lol

After you get the Plasmagun and slide down to the next level, have fun with Berserker, shred the big nasties you should then see what looks like foot prints - follow - loads of gear just before the next door.

Cheers - Have a nice death.

billybigfoot

The best game since the invention of the PC.
Completed in 2 days, no sleep, three changes of underware!!

billybigfoot

thanks guys, I'll give it a bash.

billybigfoot

I was wondering, does anyone know how I can capture streaming video while its playing in say windows media player?

It may be obviouse to some, but I'm a newbie at this sort of stuff so any pointers would be very much appriecated.

Cheers in advance.

billybigfoot

Take a look at http://www.ezlan.net, very good easy to follow guides to networking problems. I'm sure you'll find your answers there.

billybigfoot

Dear JackMDS,

Thanks for your pointer, I've already set my network to use NetBEUI, only needed to know if it would work over wireless.

Thought I'd stick to Linksys as most reviews I've read rate the available gear if not top very close to it.

billybigfoot

YeOldeStonecat wrote:There ya go...enjoy!

///Raises a pint of Guinness///

Thanks.................have a pint for me.

billybigfoot

Sorry for my oversight, yes it does have both connection types.

billybigfoot

My sister-in-law has asked me to set up a home network for her.
She has at present:
Cable modem linked vis usb to - P3 750 PC running Millenium (no nic) and a laptop running XPHome but with no connection to either cable or PC.

She would like to be abel to share the Broadband connection between the ...

billybigfoot

Thanks for the info Reader,

But I've managed to get Netmeeting up and running and my daughter likes it so I'll stick to that.

Once again thankyou.

billybigfoot

Thanks Stonecat, you should have a job translating "user manuals" into English.

billybigfoot

So why didn't the auther say that? Why do some people have to use gobledegook?

Anyway,

Next obvious question: how do I use repeater? Do I just start it up and prey or is there some way of configuring the repeater to do its stuff.
(thats three questions I know, I can't help being dim).

It's only ...

billybigfoot

I've just been trawling the Ultr@vnc web site and found an entry for the "Repeater" ( http://forum.ultravnc.net/viewtopic.php?t=34 ).

Ok, I read it, it went right over my head, is ther any chance of one of the more experienced (and very wonderfully helpful) chappies/chappesses to take a look at the ...

billybigfoot

Yup, it's handy for that. I just got done remoting into someones computer with it to fix a networked printer issue, using UltraVNC. Sure beats driving over there, eh?

Just think how envirnmentaly friendly it is, saving all that petrol and exhaust fumes, stress from driving on over crowded roads ...

billybigfoot

Thankyou, thankyou,

All up - and - running, works extreemly well!!

The main reason I wanted to get vnc working is at times friends and family ask me to "take a look" at thier PC's and at times I've found that I've had to come home again to retrieve a file or what ever from my PC, this should save ...

billybigfoot

I have two PC's connected behind a Belkin 4 port cable gateway router, both sharing the internet, and sharing files and a printer with each other. All works very well and I've no problems with the setup.

I've recently installed Ultr@vnc, server on one PC, client on the other, and it works ...

billybigfoot

Been giving what you said some more thought and decided that why should I use a third party app when windows comes with pre installed gear anyway?

So, seeing as I've already tried messenger and couldn't get it to work I thought I'd try Netmeeting.

To start with I came accross the same problem, but ...

billybigfoot

Out of curiosity, why didn't you just use the chat that comes with all versions of Windows (all computers, for that matter). It's called Messenger (not related to Microsoft Messenger) in XP.

Courtney sends....

Main PC running XP Home, other PC running XP Pro, did try Messenger but for some ...

billybigfoot

Thanks Lefty, chose quick messenger, works great.

billybigfoot

I've recently installed a home network and I was wondering is there a way of the two PC's chatting together in a similar way as MSN Messenger does but without involving the internet.

Any help would be very welcome.

Thanks in advance.

billybigfoot

Thanks Tony, your solution works a treat.

It's a shame the equipment manufacturers don't know thier own gear.

Once again, your GOOD!!!

billybigfoot

Been back on to Belkin online chat support, the latest is:

1. Port 515 is open by default to allow some operating systems to perform internet printing.

2. The port is open to allow printing accross the router.

My reply was: both the PC's attached to the router have thier own printers so therefore ...

billybigfoot

I've recently installed a Belkin 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router and set up a two PC network. Both PC's "See" each other and connect to the internet, so no problems there. I've read that the hardware firewall thats in most routers are pretty good but I should still use a software firewall to augment ...

billybigfoot

Have you set up any servers (port forwarding or DMZ)?

no servers or port forwarding or DMZ.

Its been a couple of days since I was last here, been chasing the manufacturerers, finaly got an answer (of sorts) out of them:
"The router needs to have that port open to function properly, therefore its ...

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OEM Software, advice please.

My Network Places Just Will Not Update

Thought I had it there for a moment!

I'm such a newbie!!

wireless network problem

WinXP Home and Switch Problem

WoooHooo

Video capture anyone

I need a network guru!

Ultr@vnc Repeater help

Ultr@vnc help

Dear Courtney

Lan Chat?

TonyT network genious!!

I got cut off!!!

Closing open ports anyone?