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Existing desktop (PC1) runs XP, and was connected to internet by cable
modem, and ethernet cable networked to other desktop (PC2).
Recently got a new laptop, running Vista.
Was able to network this to PC1, files were transferred, and the laptop
could access the internet through its network connection via PC1.
PC1 was then moved to the other office, taking the place of PC2, and the
laptop became the internet connected computer.
Still using the ethernet cable, the laptop can see PC1 on the network, but
cannot acces it.
PC1 cannot see the laptop, or connect to the internet, and says that there
is limited or no connectivity on the local area connection, even after trying
to use the network wizard. ipconfig shows that there is no gateway IP address.
I've looked through all the previous threads, and the only thing that might
help is the Network Magic, but PC1 currently can't connect to the internet.
I'm sure all my firewalls are off.
Have I missed something ?
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| | | | | Post in reply to: baby-mechanic
Posting the result of ipconfig /all on PC1 may help.
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Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
1) runs XP, and was connected to internet by cable
2).
1, files were transferred, and the laptop
1.
1 was then moved to the other office, taking the place of PC2, and the
1 on the network,
1 cannot see the laptop, or connect to the internet, and says that
1 currently can't connect to the
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| | | | | Post in reply to: Robert L. (MS-MVP)
Thanks for looking in.
Once I can get access to PC1, I'll do that, and get the same info for PC2.
1) runs XP, and was connected to internet by cable
2).
1, files were transferred, and the laptop
1.
1 was then moved to the other office, taking the place of PC2, and the
1 on the network,
1 cannot see the laptop, or connect to the internet, and says that
1 currently can't connect to the
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On Tue, 1 Jul 2008 04:58:01 -0700, baby-mechanic
1) runs XP, and was connected to internet by cable
2).
1, files were transferred, and the laptop
1.
1 was then moved to the other office, taking the place of PC2, and the
1 on the network, but
1 cannot see the laptop, or connect to the internet, and says that there
1 currently can't connect to the internet.
Are you using Network Magic?
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/windows-networking-and-alternate.html
I would look at logs from each of "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net
config server", and "net config workstation", from each computer. Read this
article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely (download
browstat!):
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.htmlAskingForHelp
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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2008 [Windows - Desktop Experience]
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/
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| | | | | Post in reply to: baby-mechanic
You must be using a crossover cable for for file sharing and ICS?
http://www.lytebyte.com/2007/02/21/how-to-share-one-internet-connection-with-another-computer-using-vista/
Above is about sharing Net with vista the main computer.
And below is Networking the 2, which you have done before.
Remember to run the file and printer Shaingf in XP
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx
Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.
Permissions/Share info is there as well.
If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall (or LAN allowed, depending on how their
Exceptions are worded in their Firewall)
1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.
In Vista Network and Sharing:
Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)
Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)
File Sharing: ON
Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista???s Public Folder is the same as XP???s Shared
Docs)
Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames and
passwords (passwords can be different) on ALL computers in your Network) If
you have it ON, you will be asked for a username and password when you try to
access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a Vista computer.
Also, run the XP???s Home or Small Office Network File and Printer Sharing
Wizard to include Vista in your ???New??? Network, even if you had an XP Network
set up prior to adding a Vista computer to it(redoing the Wizard seems to
work for XP machines!).
In ???My Network Places???: ???Set up a Home or Small Office Network???
OR under Accessories > Communications > Network Setup Wizard > Allow File
and Printer Sharing.
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Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia
1) runs XP, and was connected to internet by cable
2).
1, files were transferred, and the laptop
1.
1 was then moved to the other office, taking the place of PC2, and the
1 on the network, but
1 cannot see the laptop, or connect to the internet, and says that there
1 currently can't connect to the internet.
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