Networkin 2 computers w/multi OS

nogoodatnetwork · 07-31-2005, 10:09 PM

hi
i am unable to network my 2 computers.
Compter A: is a eMachine t6410 XP Home, AMD Anthlon 64 Processor. 2.19 Ghz, 512 MB of RAM.
Computer B: HP Pavillion w/Windows Millenium. AMD Celeron 1ghz processor with 125 mb of ram.

I am trying to network these two with a RJ-45 crossover cable but have had no success. I ran ''Network setup'' on my ICS (computer A XP) & on my Comp. (B (ME). But when i completed it, it said to run Network Setup Wizard on my other computer from the XP CD. My computer did not come with it and does not have a floppy, so i ran the one that came with my Windows ME computer. Maybe thats the issue?.. both are set for default workground 'MSHOME' and checked off file/printer settings to be enabled.

Problem: When i try to access my network/view my network on my XP(A), i get the message:
''MShome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the adminstrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.
-This list of servers for this workgroup is not currecntly avialable.''

And when i try to access my network on my (B). It only shows my (B) on the network workgroup list and not my (A). so anyone please help??

**Terrister** · 08-01-2005, 07:27 AM

It sounds like computer A is set to a domain and not workgroup. Go to control panel, system properties,computer name tab and click the change button. Make sure mshome is in workgroup and NOT domain.

**johnwill** · 08-01-2005, 05:45 PM

Actually, it sounds like the XP firewall is blocking your requests, have you disabled the firewall? For the ME machine, make sure the TCP/IP properties are set to obtain an IP and DNS address automatically. The ICS setup should have configured the Ethernet port on the XP machine.

nogoodatnetwork · 08-02-2005, 03:25 AM

the problem was that my firewalls were not letting me..the one on Win ME (zone alarm) and on XP (Windows firewall, Norton, Mcafee). Also on a crossover, computers are not assigned automatic IP's because of no switch or sumtin. so needed 2 be set manually. Somehow i got it tho, and thats what matters. thanks for the help peeps (& c|net forums)

**keymaker** · 08-02-2005, 12:39 PM

yep, firewalls it is. hmmmm....now if you want to network both of them and see each others files, then you will need to configure the firewall and add each comp's ip address through subnetting.

i have zonealarm and in the firewall section, click on add and choose subnet. good luck

nogoodatnetwork · 08-03-2005, 11:18 AM

ok. i can share files n stuff like that. But when i try to use the internet on the Win Me comp, it doesnt work. Just as if i was Offline...I remember when i ran the Network Wizard that i chose my XP to be my ICS and when i ran it on Win Me, i chose that it wasnt an ics but connected to the internet through another computer...and anyone have ideas why it dont work??

**DumberDrummer** · 08-03-2005, 12:02 PM

I think you need to run a proxy server on the one that is connected to the internet to browse on both computers like that over a crossover cable. That's how I usually do it.

The proxy program I usually use is Proxy+

07-31-2005, 10:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
nogoodatnetwork Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3 OS: XP & ME	Networkin 2 computers w/multi OS hi i am unable to network my 2 computers. Compter A: is a eMachine t6410 XP Home, AMD Anthlon 64 Processor. 2.19 Ghz, 512 MB of RAM. Computer B: HP Pavillion w/Windows Millenium. AMD Celeron 1ghz processor with 125 mb of ram. I am trying to network these two with a RJ-45 crossover cable but have had no success. I ran ''Network setup'' on my ICS (computer A XP) & on my Comp. (B (ME). But when i completed it, it said to run Network Setup Wizard on my other computer from the XP CD. My computer did not come with it and does not have a floppy, so i ran the one that came with my Windows ME computer. Maybe thats the issue?.. both are set for default workground 'MSHOME' and checked off file/printer settings to be enabled. Problem: When i try to access my network/view my network on my XP(A), i get the message: ''MShome is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the adminstrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions. -This list of servers for this workgroup is not currecntly avialable.'' And when i try to access my network on my (B). It only shows my (B) on the network workgroup list and not my (A). so anyone please help??

08-01-2005, 07:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	It sounds like computer A is set to a domain and not workgroup. Go to control panel, system properties,computer name tab and click the change button. Make sure mshome is in workgroup and NOT domain. __________________

08-01-2005, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 41,822 OS: Windows 7, XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Actually, it sounds like the XP firewall is blocking your requests, have you disabled the firewall? For the ME machine, make sure the TCP/IP properties are set to obtain an IP and DNS address automatically. The ICS setup should have configured the Ethernet port on the XP machine. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

08-02-2005, 03:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
nogoodatnetwork Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3 OS: XP & ME	Sucess! the problem was that my firewalls were not letting me..the one on Win ME (zone alarm) and on XP (Windows firewall, Norton, Mcafee). Also on a crossover, computers are not assigned automatic IP's because of no switch or sumtin. so needed 2 be set manually. Somehow i got it tho, and thats what matters. thanks for the help peeps (& c\|net forums)

08-03-2005, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodatnetwork Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3 OS: XP & ME	Ok...Internet Access now... ok. i can share files n stuff like that. But when i try to use the internet on the Win Me comp, it doesnt work. Just as if i was Offline...I remember when i ran the Network Wizard that i chose my XP to be my ICS and when i ran it on Win Me, i chose that it wasnt an ics but connected to the internet through another computer...and anyone have ideas why it dont work??

08-02-2005, 12:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
keymaker Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,154 OS: windows xp	yep, firewalls it is. hmmmm....now if you want to network both of them and see each others files, then you will need to configure the firewall and add each comp's ip address through subnetting. i have zonealarm and in the firewall section, click on add and choose subnet. good luck

08-03-2005, 12:02 PM	#7 (permalink)
DumberDrummer Cymru am byth Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,385 OS: Windows XP Pro SP2 My System	I think you need to run a proxy server on the one that is connected to the internet to browse on both computers like that over a crossover cable. That's how I usually do it. The proxy program I usually use is Proxy+ __________________ Living with Louie dog's the only way to stay sane _____________________________________________ ... and with those words so begins my lifetime of longing for the devil's warm embrace