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Resolved Trouble accessing docs on lan

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by barterone, 2011/06/18.

  1. 2011/06/18
    barterone

    barterone Inactive Thread Starter

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    Ok…Here’s the scene……

    4 computers on network, Linksys wireless router, just sharing Docs folders

    PC 1….Win2K SP4 all updated patches
    PC 2….WinXP SP3 all updated
    PC 3….WinXP SP3 all updated (Laptop)
    PC 4….WinXP SP3 all updated

    PC 1 Can see and access docs on PC’s 2,3, and 4
    PC 2 Can see and access docs on PC’s 1,3 Can't see or access docs on PC 4
    PC 3 Can see and access docs on PC’s 1,2 Can't see or access docs on PC 4
    PC 4 Can see and access docs on PC’s 1,2, and 3

    PC 1 is connected to router via Ethernet
    PC 2,3,4 are all connected thru wireless

    What am I missing? Why can’t PC’s 2,3 see or access PC 4?

    Any help appreciated

    Thanks in advance
     
    Last edited: 2011/06/18
  2. 2011/06/18
    wildfire

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    Firewall settings, either on the router or a software firewall on PC4?
     

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  4. 2011/06/18
    barterone

    barterone Inactive Thread Starter

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    Are Jeez...checked the FW on PC4. never gave the router a thought...will check it on Monday or Tues and let you know...thanks for the quick reply
     
  5. 2011/06/18
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    1. each must have unique computer names.
    2. each should have same workgroup name.
    3. file & print sharing enabled on all comps.
    4. each should have set shares.
     
  6. 2011/06/18
    barterone

    barterone Inactive Thread Starter

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    Thanks for the reply Tony...those things are all set properly
     
  7. 2011/06/19
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    xp home or xp pro?
     
  8. 2011/06/19
    rsinfo

    rsinfo SuperGeek Alumni

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    Are the user names & passwords on each computer same or different ?
     
  9. 2011/06/26
    barterone

    barterone Inactive Thread Starter

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    thanks for the help guys ..it was a Firewall problem.
     

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