computer help!?

[Jokerz]

ok so we got a router and are hookep up the internet to 2 computers so they both can run it, but its a 'network' and i've tried the network setup thing but its not really working, any help on this? i have no knowledge in the networking department

[Cynic]

What's the problem you're having?

I've always had good luck in assigning each computer a static IP, usually 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.3, leaving the router to receive the dynamic IP assigned by the modem.

A good diagnostic methodologyy I've used:

1. ping the router. Did you get a return? If yes, go onto step 2. If no, check the network settings on the computer. Where's it getting it's IP from? Gateway info? DNS info?
2. Ping www.google.com (they let you ping them, some places simply drop a ping packet). Did you get a return? If yes, it should be good. If not, check your DNS settings.
3. Ping the other computer (you need to know it's IP address, this is why I like static IPs). Did you get a return? Yes, no problem. No, make sure the receive is accepting pings, check the firewall software/settings.

[Jokerz]

ok, when i assign them the static ip do i also need to assign the dns numbers?

oh ad both computers can connect to the internet, i just cant make it so both computers can share files

and also, when looking up the ip of the 2nd computer it says unavailible....

[Cynic]

Originally Posted by Jokerz

ok, when i assign them the static ip do i also need to assign the dns numbers?

oh ad both computers can connect to the internet, i just cant make it so both computers can share files

Ahhh, that's different.


I assume your using windows. You need to load the file and print sharing drivers. Asuming you've done this, you'll now need to enable it. It's been a long time for me, so someone else will have to chime in on this.

[Jokerz]

oh, alright thanks i guess i should turn them on

[Lost Dog]

I've had trouble with my work laptop connecting to my home pcs. I've heard it's because of the domain setup at work compared to non-domain at home. I had to "find" the pcs with ipaddresses before I could do file and print sharing.