Confusing Network!!!!!!!!!!

[MikePB3]

I just set up a network through a cable modem to a router to both of my computers but i tried to set up a network where i can share files and folder and drives but its not working, any ideas???????????
Its cable and linksys router and windows xp on both comps

Thanks

-Mike

 

[MikePB3]

any ideas?

 

[matty566]

The funny thing is, I am having a similar problem. But have you tried using a residential gateway option in the Network Setup Wizard?

 

[MikePB3]

yea i ahve no idea why i cna't share

 

[matty566]

I have the problem of one computer being able to access the other's shared files, but the other computer doesn't have the rights to access it's shared files. I don't quite know why.

 

[The_Urge]

Make sure that all of the compters are in the same workgroup.

 

[matty566]

Yeah, to join a different workgroup:

Go to System Properties > Computer Name Tab > Click Change

 

[fitzjj]

its not working, any ideas???????????

How is it not working?

Do you get an error message?

What have you actually done to set it up?

can your computers ping each other?

firewalls?

etc...