Help with my network,please.

double bonus · 03-16-2007, 10:38 AM

I have win XP home
Linksys wireless router
My network suddenly developed a problem. I have 2 desktops and a Laptop in my network. From the host computer , I can access shared files from the other hard wired desktop but not the WIRELESS Laptop. It shows up in my workgroup computers with the other desktop but when I click to access it ,it says access denied. I CAN access shared files on the host from the Laptop but not vice versa. All used to work fine.
I can ping back and forth from laptop to desktop and desktop to laptop, file sharing is turned on. Anyone have suggestios where to look next? It used to work.

919263 · 03-16-2007, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by double bonus

I have win XP home
Linksys wireless router
My network suddenly developed a problem. I have 2 desktops and a Laptop in my network. From the host computer , I can access shared files from the other hard wired desktop but not the WIRELESS Laptop. It shows up in my workgroup computers with the other desktop but when I click to access it ,it says access denied. I CAN access shared files on the host from the Laptop but not vice versa. All used to work fine.
I can ping back and forth from laptop to desktop and desktop to laptop, file sharing is turned on. Anyone have suggestios where to look next? It used to work.

Check the Windows firewall settings on the laptop... disable it...

919263

**TheMatt** · 03-16-2007, 03:11 PM

If that works, you should allow all the LAN computers in the network to go through. This should only be done though if you have security enabled on the router. If you don't, just allow the desktop's IP.

To allow all LAN IPs, set an allowed IP range from 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.255.
To allow only the desktop, set an allowed IP address with the IP from the desktop. In Windows on the desktop, run:

Code:

ipconfig

double bonus · 03-17-2007, 08:28 AM

Still not working. I disabled the firewall on laptop. I checked the router and it has a range for all Lan's.
When I click "Network places" on the host computer the wireless Laptop doesn't show up. If I then click on "WorkGroup computers" the Laptop shows in my workgroup, but when I click on it it says access denied.
On the Laptop: If I click on Start-"Network Places" the desktop and laptop are both there and I can click on the Desktop and view the files on the Desktop ok ,but not from desktop to laptop.(?????)
However, I was able to copy files from laptop to the shared folder on the desktop while viewing shared folder from desktop on the laptop.
Also ,my wifes desktop shows in Network places on my desktop and the laptop. I can access her shared folder from my desktop. Her firewall and mine are on.
Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks

**TheMatt** · 03-17-2007, 09:54 PM

If you don't have any shared folders on the laptop, it won't let you in. You have to share a printer or folder/drive on the laptop.

double bonus · 03-17-2007, 10:13 PM

I have shared folders on the Laptop. The same ones that were there before, when it worked properly. It used to work but something changed and I can't figure it out.

**TheMatt** · 03-18-2007, 04:39 PM

It is some firewall that is doing this. Check all the firewalls, and see if the Windows Firewall is off.

919263 · 03-19-2007, 08:11 AM

Check and make sure that all the PC are in the same workgroup...

double bonus · 03-19-2007, 09:17 PM

I disabled the windows firewall on the laptop,still says access denied. if I click on workgroup computers from the host desktop all the computers in the workgroup are there. The other desktop, the laptop and host comp.. I can click on the other desktop and access shared files but not the laptop,but the laptop can access shared files from the host.

03-16-2007, 10:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
double bonus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 OS: Win XP	Help with my network,please. I have win XP home Linksys wireless router My network suddenly developed a problem. I have 2 desktops and a Laptop in my network. From the host computer , I can access shared files from the other hard wired desktop but not the WIRELESS Laptop. It shows up in my workgroup computers with the other desktop but when I click to access it ,it says access denied. I CAN access shared files on the host from the Laptop but not vice versa. All used to work fine. I can ping back and forth from laptop to desktop and desktop to laptop, file sharing is turned on. Anyone have suggestios where to look next? It used to work.

03-16-2007, 03:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,693 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Help with my network,please. If that works, you should allow all the LAN computers in the network to go through. This should only be done though if you have security enabled on the router. If you don't, just allow the desktop's IP. To allow all LAN IPs, set an allowed IP range from 192.168.1.1 - 192.168.1.255. To allow only the desktop, set an allowed IP address with the IP from the desktop. In Windows on the desktop, run: Code: ipconfig __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

03-17-2007, 08:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
double bonus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 OS: Win XP	Re: Help with my network,please. Still not working. I disabled the firewall on laptop. I checked the router and it has a range for all Lan's. When I click "Network places" on the host computer the wireless Laptop doesn't show up. If I then click on "WorkGroup computers" the Laptop shows in my workgroup, but when I click on it it says access denied. On the Laptop: If I click on Start-"Network Places" the desktop and laptop are both there and I can click on the Desktop and view the files on the Desktop ok ,but not from desktop to laptop.(?????) However, I was able to copy files from laptop to the shared folder on the desktop while viewing shared folder from desktop on the laptop. Also ,my wifes desktop shows in Network places on my desktop and the laptop. I can access her shared folder from my desktop. Her firewall and mine are on. Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks

03-17-2007, 09:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,693 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Help with my network,please. If you don't have any shared folders on the laptop, it won't let you in. You have to share a printer or folder/drive on the laptop. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

03-17-2007, 10:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
double bonus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 OS: Win XP	Re: Help with my network,please. I have shared folders on the Laptop. The same ones that were there before, when it worked properly. It used to work but something changed and I can't figure it out.

03-18-2007, 04:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,693 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Help with my network,please. It is some firewall that is doing this. Check all the firewalls, and see if the Windows Firewall is off. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

03-19-2007, 08:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
919263 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 62 OS: XP	Re: Help with my network,please. Check and make sure that all the PC are in the same workgroup...

03-19-2007, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
double bonus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 17 OS: Win XP	Re: Help with my network,please. I disabled the windows firewall on the laptop,still says access denied. if I click on workgroup computers from the host desktop all the computers in the workgroup are there. The other desktop, the laptop and host comp.. I can click on the other desktop and access shared files but not the laptop,but the laptop can access shared files from the host.