Here's your answer Jim
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/learnmore/russel_02april08.mspx
If you're using a home network gateway that gives out DHCP addresses to the
computer on your home network, all of the computers are on the same subnet and
all of these computers can connect to the Internet. But when they can't see
each other, you've got a browsing problem
Make sure DHCP client is enabled on PC's MOM and DAD.
You'll also need to get the IP address of the computer you want to connect to
(LAPTOP) and access to its shared folder by binding the IP address to it. Run
add network wizard and add the IP address of the LAPTOP to the network and
connect it to a shared folder and named it Share. Like nnn.nn.nn.nnn\Share.
Marc Sims
Data Technician I
Prince George's Community College
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I have three computers (DAD, MOM and LAPTOP) connected using a
switch. All three access the net via Satellite through the switch.
I have set up a small office network on each computer, first just using
Windows and then using Network Magic.
However, MOM & DAD cannot access LAPTOP (\\Laptop is not
accessible error message.).
At one time (before the LAPTOP) I had four computers running on a
home network). So, the problem, I think, is in the DELL laptop.
All computers are using WinXP-Home SP2.
1. From DAD when I click on My Network Places all I see are icons
pertaining to DADs (probably a setting somewhere). Then I click on
"view network computers" and I can see all three. HOWEVER, I cannot
access LAPTOP. I get \\Laptop is not accessible error message.
2. From MOM, when I click on My Network Places all I see are icons
pertaining to MOM and DAD (again, maybe just a setting). In order to
see LAPTOP files, I have to click on Entire Network, MsWindows
Network, and finally MsHome. DAD nor MOM can access LAPTOP.
3. Ah, but LAPTOP works as it should!!!
To the best of my knowledge I have all the permissions set
correctly.....and all set the same.
Any idea where I might have erred?
Thanks a bunch!
Jim
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