Network sharing and internet access simultaneously?

[DaveC426913]

I can't seem to get my two computers to see each other on my network. Both computers have direct access to the intenet via a Linksys Access Point / router and DSL.

I'm at Add Network Place Wizard and I know the name of the target computer (VIRGINIA) and a shared folder (temp) on it.

When I type \\VIRGINIA\temp it alerts me with

A dialogue box appears and says The folder you have entered does not appear to be valid. I've double-checked the names - I'm pretty sure it's something else.

 

[3trQN]

I assume your running windows and have run the "Setup a home or small office network" on both computers?

Then you need to set access rights to allow folder browsing/sharing across the network.

 

[ravenprp]

It is possible to have network sharing and internet access simultaneously. However, there are a few things that may be preventing your two computers from seeing each other on the network.

First, make sure that both computers are connected to the same network. This means that they should both be connected to the same router or access point, and have the same network name and password.

Next, check your network sharing settings on both computers. Make sure that network sharing is turned on and that the folders you want to share are set to be shared.

If you are still having trouble accessing the shared folder, it is possible that your firewall settings are blocking the connection. Try temporarily turning off your firewall and see if you are able to access the shared folder.

If none of these solutions work, it is possible that there may be an issue with your network hardware or configuration. You may want to consult with a technician or IT specialist for further assistance.