I have two W2K Pro (SP2) Computers networked via a 10/100 network hub. I have both computers setup with the following network settings
– Client for Microsoft Networks
– File and print sharing for Microsoft Networks
– Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) as follows:
PC1 setup:
Computer name – PC1
Workgroup Name – Workgroup
IP – 192.168.1.10
Subnet – 255.255.255.0
PC2 setup:
Computer name – PC2
Workgroup name – Workgroup
IP – 192.168.1.20
Subnet – 255.255.255.0
Under “My Network Places” I am able to see each computer from the other. I am also able to ping each computer from the other. However, I am not able to see any of the shared resources that I have setup on both computers (i.e shared folders w/permissions set for everyone). I am logged on as “administrator” on both computers. According to microsoft and other tech manuals, I should be able to access the shared resources of both computers with thisminimum setup. I am aware of the Host & lmhost files, but my understanding is that they are not needed in a simple TCP/IP network setup.
Please let me know what I need to do to makes shares accessible via my network configuration.