How To Setup Home Network????

[cpt_insano]

My first time trying the network thing.

I have 2 comps both xp pro, on a dgl-4100, I want to transfer files back and forth between computers. Also one computer has a usb printer, which i would like to print from the other computer.

I have different names for them and same workgroup but not working, so I will start all over from step 1 to step..... which I am hoping to find out here preferably just using windows and no 3rd party programs, point form steps would be great.

Thanks a lot the help.

 

[mikeyp410]

Just run the Network wizard in XP on both machines. Also make sure your printer and the files that you want to share are shared.

 

[cpt_insano]

ya did that and didnt work lol
will have to try again I guess

 

[site3op]

Have you tried logging in to both PCs with same username/password?

 

[mikeyp410]

Sometimes it acts up. Try switching the workgroup name.

 

[blue68f100]

In XP pro turn off simple file sharing.

Are you using the shared folder or different ones?

Does you hd have a name or is it c:/ only?

Is the printer sharing working?

Check to make sure the firewall is set to allow local trafic.
This is where most of the problems arises from.