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I am using Belkin ADSL modem withb high speed mode wireless g router, I am trying to file share between a pc and laptop. Internet between works but not the file sharing/printer

can anyone help

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Short summary and what to try next — Internet working but shares/printer not: common causes are the PCs’ firewalls (or a third‑party AV firewall), the router isolating wireless clients (guest/AP/client isolation), or OS sharing/credential differences between XP and Vista. As recommended, the setup wizard is a good start, but if Internet is OK and shares still fail, check the items below. (learn.microsoft.com)

Quick diagnostics to run on each machine (open a Command Prompt and paste these): 

ipconfig /all
ping <other-machine-IP>
net view \\<OtherMachineName>

Look for both machines on the same subnet (same 192.168.x.y range and mask), verify you can ping the other machine by IP (if ping fails, the problem is network/firewall or router isolation), and use net view or \\OtherMachine\Share to test share visibility. (learn.microsoft.com)

Router + printer gotchas — many home routers (including older Belkin models) have “AP/client isolation” or put devices on a guest SSID that blocks LAN traffic; when enabled, wireless clients can reach the Internet but not other LAN devices (so printers and PC shares disappear). Log into the router’s web UI and disable isolation or move devices to the same SSID/subnet. Also temporarily disable any third‑party firewall/AV on both PCs while testing. (howtogeek.com)

XP vs Vista notes and a safety tip — XP and Vista can share files, but Vista’s Network and Sharing Center uses Network Discovery, Public folder sharing and password‑protected sharing; you may need matching user accounts/passwords or to use the Public folder method on Vista to avoid credential prompts. Don’t leave Windows/file sharing security off on an untrusted network: XP’s Simple File Sharing can enable the Guest account and weaken security if misused. After changes, reboot router and PCs and retry using \\ComputerName\Share. (learn.microsoft.com)

If these checks don’t help, post the ipconfig /all output and the exact ping result (timeout or reply) from both machines and mention any firewall/AV software in use.

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I am using Belkin ADSL modem withb high speed mode wireless g router, I am trying to file share between a pc and laptop. Internet between works but not the file sharing/printer

can anyone help

Email me :

Laptop operating system?
PC operating system?

Once you provide that, I'll give you detailed instructions.

J_

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Both pc and laptop are using windows XP. Is that ok.

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markf,

For both systems:

Start >> Settings >> Network Connections >> Left hand side, under Network Tasks select Set up a home or small office network >> Next >> Next >> Select This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway or though another computer on my network >> Next >> Type a description and name for your computer >> Next >> Type a Workgroup Name. This is essentially the name of your network. Keep the default or change as desired. >> Select Turn on File and printer sharing. >> Next >> Next >> Select Just finish the wizard; I don't need to run the wizard on other computers >> Next >> Finish >> Repeat for the remaining computer and You're done!

You'll need to reboot bother systems after setup. Once complete, select My Network Places from the desktop. On the left hand side, select View workgroup computers . You should now see both computers listed under the names you created, or left to default. Remember how to get to this location, because it is where you access any network folders/files.

In order to begin sharing, you can right click on any folder and click Sharing and Security... Under Network Sharing and Security, select Share this folder on the network >> You can keep the default folder name or change it. >> click Apply >> click Ok

If you have any questions, please let us know.

J_

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What if the PC is Windows XP and the laptop is Windows Vista???

Can you share files between them??

Thanks,

Adrian

markf,

For both systems:

Start >> Settings >> Network Connections >> Left hand side, under Network Tasks select Set up a home or small office network >> Next >> Next >> Select This computer connects to the Internet through a residential gateway or though another computer on my network >> Next >> Type a description and name for your computer >> Next >> Type a Workgroup Name. This is essentially the name of your network. Keep the default or change as desired. >> Select Turn on File and printer sharing. >> Next >> Next >> Select Just finish the wizard; I don't need to run the wizard on other computers >> Next >> Finish >> Repeat for the remaining computer and You're done!

You'll need to reboot bother systems after setup. Once complete, select My Network Places from the desktop. On the left hand side, select View workgroup computers . You should now see both computers listed under the names you created, or left to default. Remember how to get to this location, because it is where you access any network folders/files.

In order to begin sharing, you can right click on any folder and click Sharing and Security... Under Network Sharing and Security, select Share this folder on the network >> You can keep the default folder name or change it. >> click Apply >> click Ok

If you have any questions, please let us know.

J_

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