Networking Help

Logla · Jan 17, 2004, 02:41 PM

Just got hold of a new PC that I'm going to connect my rig to.

I have my cable modem connected to the new pc which is then connected to the rig. I have the rig to share the pc's internet connection and that all seems to work fine. However, I want to be able to access files and folders between the 2 machines. I can setup a remote desktop connection on either machine and that works fine. I cant however access specific folders on the network. I have chosen 2 unique computer names which both have the same workgroup name but they just dont see each other.

Can anyone help?

WildChild · Jan 17, 2004, 05:16 PM

You may need a hub to run the peer to peer network along with your router...this may help:

Whatever folders your trying to share from comp to comp you have to enable remote access and share the folders wanted with the other comp.

Home Networking

Judas · Jan 17, 2004, 05:18 PM

I sugest that you might be much better off investing in a good router...... They are fairly cheap... and boy... they do a dandy job....

Logla · Jan 17, 2004, 07:44 PM

Nah, I'm giving up. I can't afford to spend any more money on daft little experiments like this one. I'll probably get a router as and when I can afford one (or nick one from work)

Vidmaster23 · Jan 19, 2004, 04:33 PM

50 dollar linksys router will work wonders for you when you can afford it.

BetrayerX · Jan 19, 2004, 04:38 PM

You need to make sure File and Printer Sharing is enabled on all the machines. Also clicking on each drive, or a specific folder for that matter, of any machine and accesing the properties, you'll have the option to enable sharing

Logla · Jan 19, 2004, 08:53 PM

Did all that. Gave up.

I have come across a legal, unused copy of 2000 advanced server so that has been installed tonight. I'm trying to set it up to run as a NAT router but so far I am having problems getting that machine to connect to the internet(or my rig for that matter) I shall have to invest in some books I think.

Jan 17, 2004, 02:41 PM	#1
Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 0	Networking Help Just got hold of a new PC that I'm going to connect my rig to. I have my cable modem connected to the new pc which is then connected to the rig. I have the rig to share the pc's internet connection and that all seems to work fine. However, I want to be able to access files and folders between the 2 machines. I can setup a remote desktop connection on either machine and that works fine. I cant however access specific folders on the network. I have chosen 2 unique computer names which both have the same workgroup name but they just dont see each other. Can anyone help?

Jan 17, 2004, 05:16 PM	#2
WildChild I'm Still Watching Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey,U.S.A. Posts: 1,068 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	You may need a hub to run the peer to peer network along with your router...this may help: Whatever folders your trying to share from comp to comp you have to enable remote access and share the folders wanted with the other comp. Home Networking __________________ Knowledge is SCARY,Stupidity is REALLY frightening Last edited by WildChild; Jan 17, 2004 at 05:22 PM.

Jan 19, 2004, 04:33 PM	#5
Vidmaster23 DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 77 Rep Power: 0	Linksys Router 50 dollar linksys router will work wonders for you when you can afford it.

Jan 19, 2004, 04:38 PM	#6
BetrayerX DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 111 Rep Power: 0	You need to make sure File and Printer Sharing is enabled on all the machines. Also clicking on each drive, or a specific folder for that matter, of any machine and accesing the properties, you'll have the option to enable sharing __________________ Are you wise enough to admit your own ignorance?

Jan 17, 2004, 07:44 PM	Thread Starter #4
Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 0	Nah, I'm giving up. I can't afford to spend any more money on daft little experiments like this one. I'll probably get a router as and when I can afford one (or nick one from work)

Jan 19, 2004, 08:53 PM	Thread Starter #7
Logla HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,311 Rep Power: 0	Did all that. Gave up. I have come across a legal, unused copy of 2000 advanced server so that has been installed tonight. I'm trying to set it up to run as a NAT router but so far I am having problems getting that machine to connect to the internet(or my rig for that matter) I shall have to invest in some books I think.