Re: nuther networking question or 2
On Sep 17, 12:45 pm, Big_Al <Bi...@md.com> wrote:
> mcnews wrote:
> > On Sep 17, 10:44 am, Big_Al <Bi...@md.com> wrote:
> >> mcnews wrote:
> >>> 1) what's the simplest way to setup a small ad hoc hard-wired network?
> >>> use a hub switch and setup a workgroup?
> >>> 2) what if microsoft networking is blocked or disabled (workgroups are
> >>> not visible) and i can't ping to any of the connected machines?
> >>> tia,
> >>> mcnewsxp
> >> Sounds like you've already done the work. And you got something wrong
> >> and you don't know what to look for to correct the problem. And on
> >> top of that you won't give us the straight forward question to fix your
> >> problem.
>
> >> Still, here is how I would respond to your questions.
> >> 1) Connect all PC's to a hub, switch, or router. Assign all PC's to the
> >> same workgroup name. As simple as "HOME" will work. Also make sure
> >> you have a router or your ISP assigns IP addresses to your PCs, normally
> >> a Router has DHCP and does this. Turn off the Firewall for a minute.
> >> Make a "C:\share" folder on each PC, and share it so the others can
> >> see it.
>
> >> Bingo you should be able to see in 'my networks' the other PCs and each
> >> should have a share folder.
>
> >> This is 'simple'. Nothing fancy. Once it works, turn on your
> >> firewall if you have one and see if things change. I have zone alarm
> >> and have to add a setting to allow traffic between PC's.
>
> >> 2) If all is set right you should not have this issue. I've set and
> >> reset my 3 PC home network and 14 PC office so many times. Never had a
> >> "blocked" PC unless I oops'd and didn't set it right.
>
> >> Can you see yourself on the network?
>
> > each PC can ping to itself, but doesn't show up in the workgroup.
> > i believe that the IT group i am working with has blocked networking
> > with their firewall software. even tho they knew this network would
> > not connect their main network.
>
> Well now you tell us that you have an IT department and your are not
> doing this on your own, like at home.
> Yes a more complex system can cause problems. Talk to the IT people.
> They run the business, let them earn their salary.
this is a project i am working on that involves an MS Access data
entry app that i developed. the ad hoc network will live at a
client's site. we bought the PCs, but they rules dictate that certain
security software be installed and that their IT dept handle it.
i tested this setup at our location and had no problems. this is the
way my home network is setup (more or lesss).
can i use IPX/SPX if they still have it f'ed up when i return for
another pre-production visit?