Tech Help - File transfer and networking

[moonhounder]

I have set up my router and have intenet acces on both PCs but cannot get them to communicate to transfer files etc.
any ideas anyone, i'm new to all this and might be in over my head

[shabbird]

if you have firewall on both machines, check the logs to see is the firewall is blocking it as I had that problem and the firewall was stopping both machines communicating.

[llx_Tam_xll]

ditto....same as Shab.....check the secondary PC isn't bocked by ya firewall....happened to us too, lol

[IanSF]

This may sound obvious, but is surprisingly it is often overlooked. Remember to set up the files to be shared by the network not just shared by different users on the same machine.

[pasiphae]

I take it you have the layout
pc 1
router <
pc 2


Well you won't need any firewall software on pc 1 or 2 if the router has a firewall. So for testing remove it

can they connect? If so thats the problem

You CAN reinstall firewall software on both pc's but only set it to monitor outgoing connections to watch for trojans etc. The firewall really should sit on the outward facing piece of kit.

Cable or wireless - if wireless BE VERY careful over security - on Slashdot recently there was a discussion over new software which can crack wireless high level security in MINUTES.

Personally I don't trust wireless, by its very nature its a broadcast medium....

[moonhounder]

Thanks guys working nights so not had a chance to check these things out yet, will give it a last run before christmas tomorrow.


Thanks loads again
Terry
Have a great time at Christmas if I don't get back on before then

[pasiphae]

Thanks guys working nights so not had a chance to check these things out yet, will give it a last run before christmas tomorrow.


Thanks loads again
Terry
Have a great time at Christmas if I don't get back on before then

Terry

I don't take PM's but you're welcome to mail me if you want........

[Apollo2003]

Thanks guys working nights so not had a chance to check these things out yet, will give it a last run before christmas tomorrow.


Thanks loads again
Terry
Have a great time at Christmas if I don't get back on before then

You have a good christmas as well ..... if ya get stuck give us a shout ... always happy to help