why can't I access network files?!

[Ns1]

So I just got a 2nd Dell computer.

2 computers on a network through a Linksys BEFSR41. Computers are named Dell1 and Dell2, on a workgroup called ASDF.

File and print sharing is on for both computers with windows firewall supposedly configured for these settings. I can ping Dell1 from Dell2, but I can't access network files. WTF am I forgetting?

 

[JackMDS]

Log to this page it has a lot of links to instructions to Windows Network Settings, and Sharing.

Link to: Windows Network - Installing & Sharing.

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[Devistater]

a) disable windows firewall see if that helps. (you can always turn it back on later)
b) did you remember to right click the folders (or drives) you want to share and configure the sharing tab? 🙂

 

[Valkerie]

Originally posted by: JackMDS
Log to this page it has a lot of links to instructions to Windows Network Settings, and Sharing.

Link to: Windows Network - Installing & Sharing.

:sun:

good article

 

[Ns1]

Thanks for the help guys. disabled windows firewall and removed everything that started with NORTON from the computer and all is well now.

 

[JackMDS]

You can use NIS, provided you set the Trusted Zone: http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted

:sun:

 

[Jon855]

yes = ur are stupid

 

[ktwebb]

Originally posted by: Jon855
yes = ur are stupid

Irony anyone?

 

[JackMDS]

Originally posted by: ktwebb

Originally posted by: Jon855
yes = ur are stupid

Irony anyone?

Yes=You Ere Stupid. 😉

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P.S. Just a word game, Not intented to the poster.