Patrick
Fri Feb 10 11:37:38 CST 2006
Malke wrote:
> Matt wrote:
>
>>
>> "Matt" wrote:
>>
>>> i try to file-shere to another computer by writing the complete
>>> computer name (i have a router between the both computers).
>>>
>>> whitch is called local internet but the is askes for a password??
>>>
>>> have no idea what password i should write!
>>> pleese help me!
>> this is how it looks
>>
http://img146.imageshack.us/my.php?image=020420061617188es.png
>
> You haven't told us what operating systems (and Service Pack levels if
> XP) the two computers are running. Normally, if you have XP simply
> running the Network Setup Wizard on both computers and rebooting will
> create the network for you. The only "gotcha" is that this will turn on
> the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you aren't running a third-party
> firewall or have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like
> Norton 2005/06) which acts as a firewall, then you're fine. If you have
> third-party firewall software, configure it to allow the Local Area
> Network traffic as trusted. I usually do this with my firewalls with an
> IP range. Ex. would be 192.168.1.0-192.168.1.254. Obviously you would
> substitute your correct subnet.
>
> Then create shares as desired. XP Home does not permit sharing of users'
> home directories (My Documents) or Program Files, but you can share
> folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the
> Shared Documents folder.
>
> If that doesn't work for you, here is an excellent network
> troubleshooter by MVP Hans-Georg Michna. Take the time to go through it
> and it will usually pinpoint the problem area(s) -
>
http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm
>
> Malke
Another good site is
http://www.homenethelp.com They've got some good
tutorials on how to set up your network through a router.
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Patrick Dickey <pd1ckey43@removethis.msn.com>
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