XP machine can't access workgroup; Win2000 machine can see XP, but not access i

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trying to network an 3 devices, and XP desktop, a Win2000
pro laptop, and a Print Server device (HW). I set up a
Workgroup, enabled NetBios over TCP/IP.

Results:
1.) The Win2000 box can see the XP box, but can't see or
open the shared folders I set on the XP box.

2.) The XP box gets the following msg when I try to
access the workgroup: "<workgroupname> is not accessible.
You might not have permissio nto use this network
resource. Contact the administrator of this server to
find out if you have access permssions." (I believe the
XP is logged on as Administrator).

I'm also running Symantec's Internet Security and have
enabled the specific IP address and subnet mask on both
machines as in the 'trusted zones.'

Is there an easier way to network without using
Workgroups? (i don't have a central server; just peer
network)?? Help!! Thanks!
 
Hi There,

the use of a workgroup is fine, just create users and passwords for all PCs.
Designate one PC as a server, keep your files and docs on it for instance.
when you log on the server will recognise your user name and password and
let you access its resources, so will the other machines.

Now as far as the printer server is concerned, just use the add printer
wizard, create a local printer, add a new tcp/ip port, just insert the
TCP/IP address and printer drivers. do this on al lthe PCs on the network.
It should cure the probs.

hope this is of help

regards

GB
 
"mike" said:
trying to network an 3 devices, and XP desktop, a Win2000
pro laptop, and a Print Server device (HW). I set up a
Workgroup, enabled NetBios over TCP/IP.

Results:
1.) The Win2000 box can see the XP box, but can't see or
open the shared folders I set on the XP box.
Click to expand...

Please give some details. How are you getting Win2000 to see XP? How
are you trying to get it to see or open the XP shared folders? What
exactly happens when you do it? If there's an error message, what
does it say?
2.) The XP box gets the following msg when I try to
access the workgroup: "<workgroupname> is not accessible.
You might not have permissio nto use this network
resource. Contact the administrator of this server to
find out if you have access permssions." (I believe the
XP is logged on as Administrator).
Click to expand...

That's a generic error message that doesn't really tell you anything
other than "There's a problem on the network". The problem probably
has nothing to do with permissions.
I'm also running Symantec's Internet Security and have
enabled the specific IP address and subnet mask on both
machines as in the 'trusted zones.'
Click to expand...

The Internet Security program could definitely be causing problems.
To find out, un-install it. Don't re-install it until everything is
working. If you're concerned about other Internet users accessing
your network while the firewall is off, disable the Internet
connection.
Is there an easier way to network without using
Workgroups? (i don't have a central server; just peer
network)?? Help!! Thanks!
Click to expand...

Your network is so small that there's no need for a central server. A
peer network is fine for XP and Win2000 Pro.

Here are some possible fixes:

1. Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection Firewall on
local area network connections -- it's for use only on a direct modem
connection to the Internet. Details here:

Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/ic_firewall.htm

2. Use only one protocol for File and Printer Sharing. If the network
needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing from all
but one of them. Details here:

Windows XP Network Protocols
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols.htm

3. Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled on all computers.
Details here:

Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/netbt.htm
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