Jump to content

Welcome to Geeks to Go - Register now for FREE

Need help with your computer or device? Want to learn new tech skills? You're in the right place!
Geeks to Go is a friendly community of tech experts who can solve any problem you have. Just create a free account and post your question. Our volunteers will reply quickly and guide you through the steps. Don't let tech troubles stop you. Join Geeks to Go now and get the support you need!

How it Works Create Account
Photo

XP can't see the network?


  • Please log in to reply

#1
magusbuckley

magusbuckley

    Member

  • Member
  • PipPipPip
  • 626 posts
Hello:

I am trying to set up two pc's on a home network. Both systems are connected to a Linksys router. Both machines use Windows XP and both are on the same workgroup. One machine uses a wireless connection and the other is wired to the router with CAT5. Right now, both machines have an internet connection.

The problem is that the wireless PC will not access the network. The wired PC is able to see my shared files and folders. When I go to "My Network Places", I can only see my own shared files and folders. In the left hand column, I clicked "View Workgroup Computers". At that moment, I get an error message stating that: "The workgroup is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have permission. The network path was not found."

Does anyone know why I am being denied this access?

Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.
  • 0

Advertisements


#2
magusbuckley

magusbuckley

    Member

  • Topic Starter
  • Member
  • PipPipPip
  • 626 posts
I am unable to ping his machine.
  • 0






Similar Topics

0 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 0 guests, 0 anonymous users

As Featured On:

Microsoft Yahoo BBC MSN PC Magazine Washington Post HP