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by megatech0

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I have a D-Link DSL-2540T 4-port router , and it works fine with my pc , but i bought a new laptop and when i connect the pc and the laptop to the router they both access the internet but i can't see the files shared from this one on that one and viceversa , BTW the PC uses windows xp professional and the laptop uses windows vista homepremium , please give a specific answer with steps , thanks.

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by grey hat geek

Is the laptop in the same workgroup as the desktop? You will not be able to see files on the desktop from the laptop unless they are in the same workgroup and setup correctly.

by megatech0

yes they are in the same workgroup , i want someone to tell me the exact steps to make this a succesful network please

by megatech0

thanks for your reply and i will try and reply , but to be on the the safe-side , i make the computers in the same network group by writing the same workgroup name in both computers , right ? if i am wrong excuse me for my ignorance and please tell me the right way , thanks all

by megatech0

please treat me as a complete idiot and tell me what should i do on both computers from the minute that i plug them in the router , sorry for bothering

by grey hat geek

I am still trying to figure out why you have "IT" in your job role....

Google it, if you cannot figure out how to put 2 computers in the same workgroup after doing that....oh man!

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