Local network setup with XP and 98SE

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See if this KB article answers your question:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315978


MD



"mh12345@hotmail.com.(donotspam)" wrote:

> I recently bought a Dell 9100 machine with XP Pro, which I've never used
> before. I'll call this new computer, "B" (since it's in the middle routerwise
> of two Dell 98SE machines). I'll designate the 98SEs as "A" and "C". They're
> all networked (hard wired) together through a router, as mentioned.
> Here's the problem: I need to transfer files from "A" to "B" via the
> network. All three computers connect fine to the internet through the
> router. However for file sharing, although "A" can see "C" and "C" can see
> "A", "B" can only see "C" and not "A".
> I've installed the XP network setup on both the 98SEs several times. I
> picked through the network settings on both "A" and "C" and they are
> identical. I've disabled all firewalls (after unplugging from the cable
> modem) but no matter what I do, "B" still can't see "A." When I try to
> access it, this error message pops up: "\\"A" is not accessible. You might
> not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the adminstrator
> of this server to find out if you have access permission. The network path
> was not found."
> I am the administrator and obviously I am no help. Also, I actually have
> TWO of these Dim 9100s dual core machines, but the second is still in the box
> after a month of trying to network the first one "A" in order to transfer
> files as I slowly make the transition. Strangely, as I mentioned. I can see
> the entire disk on "C" from "B" but more importantly, I need to see and
> access the entire drive on "A" as well. Anybody have any sage advice out
> there?
> Thanks in advance...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.newusers (More info?)

Thanks. It's pointing me in the right direction. Following the directions
in the link, I tried to ping the Win98 computer from both my others (XP and
another 98) and got timeouts on both. Now I have to figure out whether my
router is blocking a port (which port is the question) or whether to fiddle
with the TCP/IP stack on the errant machine.

At least, now I have an idea of which machine is at fault (the 98SE) and can
focus on solving the issue.

Once again, thank you...

Mike



"MadDog" wrote:

> See if this KB article answers your question:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;315978
>
>
> MD
>
>
>
> "mh12345@hotmail.com.(donotspam)" wrote:
>
> > I recently bought a Dell 9100 machine with XP Pro, which I've never used
> > before. I'll call this new computer, "B" (since it's in the middle routerwise
> > of two Dell 98SE machines). I'll designate the 98SEs as "A" and "C". They're
> > all networked (hard wired) together through a router, as mentioned.
> > Here's the problem: I need to transfer files from "A" to "B" via the
> > network. All three computers connect fine to the internet through the
> > router. However for file sharing, although "A" can see "C" and "C" can see
> > "A", "B" can only see "C" and not "A".
> > I've installed the XP network setup on both the 98SEs several times. I
> > picked through the network settings on both "A" and "C" and they are
> > identical. I've disabled all firewalls (after unplugging from the cable
> > modem) but no matter what I do, "B" still can't see "A." When I try to
> > access it, this error message pops up: "\\"A" is not accessible. You might
> > not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the adminstrator
> > of this server to find out if you have access permission. The network path
> > was not found."
> > I am the administrator and obviously I am no help. Also, I actually have
> > TWO of these Dim 9100s dual core machines, but the second is still in the box
> > after a month of trying to network the first one "A" in order to transfer
> > files as I slowly make the transition. Strangely, as I mentioned. I can see
> > the entire disk on "C" from "B" but more importantly, I need to see and
> > access the entire drive on "A" as well. Anybody have any sage advice out
> > there?
> > Thanks in advance...