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[Trouble adding network locations to a LAN Work Group]

Discussion in 'Networking (Hardware & Software)' started by clinet, 2012/03/08.

  1. 2012/03/08
    clinet

    clinet Inactive Thread Starter

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    I'm having trouble adding network locations to a LAN Work Group. Sometimes I'm successful, but mostly not.

    We have six HP PCs with XP-Pro connected via a Netgear FS108 8-Port switch. I keep getting "not found" when I try to add locations using the windows wizard. I can connect all PCs to an extenal network hard drive.

    Any suggestions?
     
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  2. 2012/03/09
    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    All computers have same workgroup name?
     
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  4. 2012/03/09
    clinet

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    Yes. and they're all in the same building connected by cable.
    Question... could my security settings be defeating me.
     
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    TonyT

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    All XP Pro systems must be set to "Use Simple File Sharing" via Folder Options > Tools Tab. If not, then you must use password protected sharing which will require all 7 computers have a user account on each computer, or all 6 computers must use the same logon name and password.

    Also, check the Windows Firewall.

    How are these computers getting IP addresses? A router? If not, then set each comp with its own static IP address, same subnet and gateway address.
     
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