Problem with Workgroups and connecting to other comps

[FredA1974]

Ok, here is my story and I hope you guys can help. I have a Westell 327W with Verizon DSL. I have 1 comp hooked up direct with a ethernet cable. 3 others with a NetGear wireless set up. The printer is on the main computer which is the direct connect. On the main when I hit (View workgroup computers) I get a message that reads {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 list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available.}

I have checked my settings and the other computer settings and the workgroup are all the same. The wireless comps can see each other but I can't see them and they can't see me or share my printer.

How do I fix this. I also check the firewall which is Microsoft part of the Onecare problem.

If you need more info I will be glad to supply what ever I can. By the way I am the administrator of this main comp.

Thanks for your help.

[johnwill]

Checklist for networking Windows Machines with TCP/IP
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- PCs which are not XP must have TCP/IP installed.
- Each PC must have a unique computer name.
- Each PC must have a network share defined.
- ALL NICS must be on the same subnet (e.g. IP 192.168.0.* subnet mask 255.255.255.0).
- XP PCs must have Netbios over TCP/IP enabled (only essential for XP to talk to W9X PCs).
- MS Client and file & printer sharing must be enabled on each machine.
- All NICs must have their node type = anything except p-node (peer to peer, or point-point).
* To check, open a command prompt and type IPCONFIG /ALL.
- XP's ICF firewall is permanently disabled. (Only necessary for pre XP SP2).
- All 3rd party firewalls are disabled, uninstalled and deleted (until connection is working).
- PCs have the same workgroup (helps, but not essential for XP/2K, necessary for 9X/ME).

Allow 15 mins after rebooting a PC for that PC to appear in the workgroup, or
for it to see all other PCs. Or you can search for the PC by its computer name.


Additional things to check if you still have problems:
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- Check your Services are Started on all PCs: Workstation, Server, TCP/IP Netbios helper, Computer Browser.
- XP gives access to its shares via the Net Guest Account. (Note, not the same as the local guest account in user accounts which should be off). Net Guest Account is enabled by default in XP, but to check it, open a command prompt and type: NET USER GUEST
Should return a line with 'Account active yes'.


Check XP Security policies:
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- Access this computer from the network: add guest
- Deny logon locally: remove guest
- Network access:Sharing and security model... -> Guest only
- Deny access to this computer from the network-> check Guest is not here.

[FredA1974]

Thanks for the info, but you have to talk to me like a moron. I am not sure how to set all this stuff. All comps have XP. I believe all the file sharing stuff is on. Where do I go to set the other stuff up. I kinda need step-by-step info. Thanks again

[johnwill]

Take a look here: http://www.homenethelp.com/web/howto/net.asp