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From: Jack [MVP-Networking] on 23 Dec 2009 14:44
Hi
I do not know the reason for the extra connection between the Desktop and
the Laptop.
Configuring Direct access on top of regular Network is not advisable unless
you know how to configure a Bridged connection.
You are better Off connecting every thing through the Wireless Router and
configure correctly the File sharing.
Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
Firewall instructions.
General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
Windows 7 Work Network,
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing
XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing
XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Sharing between Windows XP and Mac -
http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web-resources/mac-pc-file-share.asp
When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).



"feurio" <feurio(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
news:eg5BaF1gKHA.1536(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Please, can anyone help me to set up a network?
> I have 3 computers that I'd like to network.
>
> 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable)
> 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly)
> 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly)
> 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch
> cable.
>
> I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files
> back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple
> external hard drives connected to Desktop 2.
>
> All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity"
>
> Please help or direct to a source that can help.
>
> Thanks a lot in advance!
>

From: feurio on 28 Dec 2009 11:12
Hi Jack,

Thanks a lot for your response.
I have a 2WIRE wireless gateway/access point that combines a router and a
modem. It also has a hardware firewall. I don't have any probems with the
wireless access -- so far.
I'm looking for a USB bridge cable now.


"Jack [MVP-Networking]" <jack(a)discussiongroup.com> wrote in message
news:eh7RShAhKHA.5520(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Hi
> I do not know the reason for the extra connection between the Desktop and
> the Laptop.
> Configuring Direct access on top of regular Network is not advisable
> unless you know how to configure a Bridged connection.
> You are better Off connecting every thing through the Wireless Router and
> configure correctly the File sharing.
> Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
> traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
> be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
> on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
> Firewall instructions.
> General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
> Windows 7 Work Network,
> http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm
> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx
> Windows XP File Sharing -
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040
> Printer Sharing
> XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing
> XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
> Sharing between Windows XP and Mac -
> http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web-resources/mac-pc-file-share.asp
> When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router.
> Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).
>
>
>
> "feurio" <feurio(a)sbcglobal.net> wrote in message
> news:eg5BaF1gKHA.1536(a)TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Please, can anyone help me to set up a network?
>> I have 3 computers that I'd like to network.
>>
>> 1. Desktop 1 (connected to a wireless gateway with a network cable)
>> 2. Desktop 2 (connected wirelessly)
>> 3. Laptop ( connected wirelessly)
>> 3. Desktop 2 and Laptop are also connected to each other with 5e patch
>> cable.
>>
>> I'd like my Desktop 2 to be able to communicate with Laptop ( move files
>> back and forth). I'd also like my Laptop to have access to my multiple
>> external hard drives connected to Desktop 2.
>>
>> All I have right now is "Limited or no connectivity"
>>
>> Please help or direct to a source that can help.
>>
>> Thanks a lot in advance!
>>
>



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