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Old 04-16-2008   #1 (permalink)
PSK


 
 

Networking Vista and XP with Linksys wireless 4-port router

I have two computers (1 a laptop wireless). The desktop is running VISTA
Ultimate, The Laptop is XP (Home).

When I biing up the network map in Vista I can see and access the XP.
When I do the same in XP I can see but not access Vista.
I can Ping from Vista to XP but not from XP to Vista. XP can ping router and
out to the internet.

I have enabled NetBIOS over TCP/IP on both connections and all firewalls
and Virus stoppers are off on both computers. All the sharing is on for both.
Still can NOT ping from XP to Vista. Checked everything I know.

Any suggestions.
Thanks,
Paul

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 04-16-2008   #2 (permalink)
Red


 
 

Re: Networking Vista and XP with Linksys wireless 4-port router

I have same problem before. But I cannot remember the detail for this
problem. Please try below:-

- Vista PC and XP PC setup to same workgroup
- Enable Private sharing on Vista

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Quote:

>I have two computers (1 a laptop wireless). The desktop is running VISTA
> Ultimate, The Laptop is XP (Home).
>
> When I biing up the network map in Vista I can see and access the XP.
> When I do the same in XP I can see but not access Vista.
> I can Ping from Vista to XP but not from XP to Vista. XP can ping router
> and
> out to the internet.
>
> I have enabled NetBIOS over TCP/IP on both connections and all firewalls
> and Virus stoppers are off on both computers. All the sharing is on for
> both.
> Still can NOT ping from XP to Vista. Checked everything I know.
>
> Any suggestions.
> Thanks,
> Paul
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 04-16-2008   #3 (permalink)
Jack \(MVP-Networking\).


 
 

Re: Networking Vista and XP with Linksys wireless 4-port router

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"PSK" <PSK@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:39A9BD54-C072-4D7C-9AF8-02F538DC9E1D@xxxxxx
Quote:

>I have two computers (1 a laptop wireless). The desktop is running VISTA
> Ultimate, The Laptop is XP (Home).
>
> When I biing up the network map in Vista I can see and access the XP.
> When I do the same in XP I can see but not access Vista.
> I can Ping from Vista to XP but not from XP to Vista. XP can ping router
> and
> out to the internet.
>
> I have enabled NetBIOS over TCP/IP on both connections and all firewalls
> and Virus stoppers are off on both computers. All the sharing is on for
> both.
> Still can NOT ping from XP to Vista. Checked everything I know.
>
> Any suggestions.
> Thanks,
> Paul
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 04-16-2008   #4 (permalink)
Mick Murphy


 
 

RE: Networking Vista and XP with Linksys wireless 4-port router

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

Permissions/Share info is there as well.

If using Norton, McAfee, Trend Micro I.S., make sure file and printer
sharing is enabled in THEIR firewall .(LAN allowed)

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames, and
passwords (they can be different) on ALL computers in your Network). If you
have it ON, you will be asked for a username and password when you try to
access a Vista computer from an XP computer, or a Vista Computer.

Also, If you haven’t done so already, run XP’s Network Setup Wizard (in
Start >All Programs >Accessories >Communications), and tell the Wizard to
enable File and Printer Sharing.
Or > Start > Control Panel > Network Connections > Set up a Home or Small
Office Network.

--
Mick Murphy - Qld - Australia


"PSK" wrote:
Quote:

> I have two computers (1 a laptop wireless). The desktop is running VISTA
> Ultimate, The Laptop is XP (Home).
>
> When I biing up the network map in Vista I can see and access the XP.
> When I do the same in XP I can see but not access Vista.
> I can Ping from Vista to XP but not from XP to Vista. XP can ping router and
> out to the internet.
>
> I have enabled NetBIOS over TCP/IP on both connections and all firewalls
> and Virus stoppers are off on both computers. All the sharing is on for both.
> Still can NOT ping from XP to Vista. Checked everything I know.
>
> Any suggestions.
> Thanks,
> Paul
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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