Networking 2 computers in windows XP - 11 Thirst quenching Steps

 

Networking Two computers with a workgroup in Windows XP  11 quick steps

1. Check Workgroup computers for visibility

My Computer>My Network Places>View Network Connections>View workgroup computers.

All of the computers on the network should be visible here if they are turned on. Check this each time you troubleshoot a setting.

2. Check Wiring.

Make sure all wires are in the correct ports and are securely fastened and everything is powered on. Consider a power cycle (Powering the device off for two minutes and then turning it on – allow for a full reboot.) Home Network Diagram

3. Check Fire Wall Settings:

My Computer>My Network Places>View Network Connections>Change firewall settings

Make sure file and printer sharing is allowed. Need to make sure they can ping each other. Reboot after any changes. Go Back to step 1.

4. Check Computer name:

My Computer>View System Information>Computer name

Make sure both computers have the same workgroup name. Reboot after changes. Go Back to step 1.

5. Check Windows Security Setting:

My Computer>My network places>View network connections

Right Click on Wireless network connection and choose properties.

Click the wireless network tab (Between general and advanced)

Highlight Veltz Inc. in preferred networks> Choose properties

Click the Authentication tab (Between Association and connection)

Uncheck the box “Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network”.

6. Check IP Settings

Start>Run>CMD>IPCONFIG

Both Computers should have the same default gateway (192.168.0.1 - your D-link DI-624 in this case).

7. Ping each computer from the other.

Start>Run>CMD>Ping (IP Adress of the other computer).

Also ping the IP of the gateway device (192.168.0.1 - your D-link DI-624 in this case).

8. Modify IP information if necessary

My Computer>My Network Places>View Network Connections

Right Click on the LAN (Local area Connection).

Properties>InternetProtocol (TCP/IP)>Properties>Use the following IP address.

Fill out the computers IP – Subnet mask should automatically fill out when you click on it. Put in a matching default gateway. Go Back to step 1.

9. Share your drives and folders

Right click on file or folder you want to share.

Poperties>Sharing>Share this folder.

Set up access permissions.

10. Map network drives

My computer>Tools>Map network drive.

Choose a drive letter. Browse to the files you shared in step 7. Check reconnect at login

>Finish

11. Drink a Beer

Go to fridge>door>crisper bin

Choose a Can. Place your finger under the tab and lift. Enjoy contents.

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