network connection

[jen]

hey
its me again
we have one computer windows xp that connects directly to the internet through dial up. we have a linksys ether fast 10/100 5 port work group hub. the other computer has windows xp perfessional and no motem. we use to have a network created where each computer could connect to the internet with no problems. every once in a while the access will be blocked off or it will jus plain not work. we have not been able to fix it yet and we have created a network a hundred different.
th other computer has no modem but connects to the internet through mine. each of the computers have a unique name so this is not the problem
i just want my computer network to be up and running again and be able to share files between each computer

[guestolo]

A checklist    

* All systems are part of the same workgroup

    * All systems have different computer names.

    * All systems are using the same protocol and preferably only one (e.g. TCP/IP).

    * If using TCP/IP, assign different IPs to all systems unless using DHCP.

    * If using Linsky's Etherfast Cable/Dsl Router, see this link for support. This router uses DHCP.

    * Make sure "Print and File Sharing" is enabled. Be cautious of these settings if using a broadband connection (e.g. Cable modem, ADSL...). Read This article to secure your Lan.

    * You will need to share something (e.g. drive, folder, printer...).

    * Make sure your "Primary Network Logon" is set to use the "Client for Microsoft Networks" in the network properties.

    * If some systems are running Windows NT/2000/XP, make sure it has user accounts for the Win9x/ME systems.

    * Make sure you log in on bootup. Don't hit cancel, enter a username and leave password blank if you want. The next time you bootup, hit OK or ENTER (Win9x/ME). If using Windows XP for some or all systems, read this article about blank passwords.

    * If not using a hub, you can only connect two systems using twisted-pair cabling as long as it's a cross-over cable. Linksys has a good page that explains how to tell what type of cable you have.

    * If using a firewall, make sure all systems on the network are on the trust list of your firewall software.---You may have to disable software firewalls temporarily to see if this is the problem

   
    * Using Windows XP? Need help with file sharing?
      Read This excellent article with step-by-step instructions on how to do this.