networking

Question

is anybody good at setting up a network?

volcano11 · Answer

This is most commonly caused by a firewall blocking access.  On any computer running Windows XP with SP1, disable the Windows XP firewall. It will not allow File and Printer Sharing. On computers running Windows XP with SP2, make sure that the Windows XP firewall has File and Printer Sharing checked off on the Exceptions tab. If you are running any third party firewalls, like those provided by such programs as Zone Alarm, Norton Internet Security, or McAfee Security Suite, make sure they are configured to allow local network traffic.  If you are unsure about the firewalls, just disable them or uninstalling as a troubleshooting step until you get the network to work.   Steve

optiplex270 · Answer

when i do a network test... it says my network adapter has failed, but i can get on the internet

optiplex270 · Answer

yes, i have 2 computers working on a network and for some unknown reason... the third on always gives me an error message that I don't have access home (network name) and to contact the network administrator

optiplex270 · Answer

ok, let me try that THANK YOU!

volcano11 · Answer

Yes, I am really good at it.  Do you have a more specific question or details of what you are trying to do, or is this just a poll? Steve

optiplex270 · Answer

my norton was causing the problem... it worked!!!  Thank you!!!

Robin Writes · Answer

I've disabled my firewall, but I still can't connect to the internet!  UGH

DonnaKiefer · Answer

I need help fixing a problem I created while trying to set up two computers in my house.  Is anyone there to help me?

volcano11 · Answer

You need to post a new message to start a new thread rather than posting a reply to an existing thread. Otherwise it gets very confusing trying to deal with more than one problem in the same thread. When you post a new message, please provide as much information as you can about what equipment you have, versions of Windows, type of internet connection, and the exact nature of the problem.

Steve

nikiakay · Answer

I have 2 pcs and 2 laptops on my wireless network.  Both laptops can fully access each pc....but neither lap top can access each other.  I'm getting the same message she is(..'not accesible...contact administrator').  I followed your advice and made sure the 'file and printer sharing' boxes were unchecked but I still cant get them to access each other.  Any further suggestions?

nikiakay · Answer

that smiley was an accident...i'm not happy i cant access my network

volcano11 · Answer

nikiakay,

Did you read any of the other messages in this thread?????

You need to post a new message to start a new thread rather than posting a reply to an existing thread. Otherwise it gets very confusing trying to deal with more than one problem in the same thread. When you post a new message, please provide as much information as you can about what equipment you have, versions of Windows, type of internet connection, and the exact nature of the problem.

Lack of local network access is most commonly caused by a firewall blocking access. On any computer running Windows XP with SP1, disable the Windows XP firewall. It will not allow File and Printer Sharing. On computers running Windows XP with SP2, make sure that the Windows XP firewall has File and Printer Sharing checked off on the Exceptions tab. If you are running any third party firewalls, like those provided by such programs as Zone Alarm, Norton Internet Security, or McAfee Security Suite, make sure they are configured to allow local network traffic. If you are unsure about the firewalls, just disable them or uninstalling as a troubleshooting step until you get the network to work.

Steve

Message Edited by volcano11 on 06-21-200611:14 PM

tzadie · Answer

Sorry, Steve. First time here. I'll know next time, but thanks for the advice.

tzadie · Answer

I just went high speed and decided to set up a Belkin router. Set up went fine (I've even got my Tivo now dialing in through it), but even though I can connect to the internet for long periods, every so often, it says network not available, and all the configurations I went through with my Windows XP are gone (for instance, the little check mark that says let Windows do the connection from now on). It's as if Windows just decides to scarp the whole thing and make me start again...and even then, most of the time I can't reconnect. What do I do to configure Windows so it always recognizes my encrypted network and connects to it? Help.

denzell21 · Answer

My dell dimension will not connect to the internet; line is good can connect other computers but cannot connect dell dimension 2400; are there any ideas.

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