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How to network two computers
I am needing to connect map-network a computer (Comp1) to another (Comp2) but the problem is, the computers are not seeing each other.  Can someone help me with this?User generated imageComp2-Statis.PNG
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Avatar of Wayne88Wayne88🇨🇦

Can you ping one another by IP address?

Avatar of Lee W, MVPLee W, MVP🇺🇸

Is the firewall blocking File Sharing?  Unblock it.

Then try access Comp1 from Comp2 by typing \\comp1 in File Explorer:
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and vice versa from Comp1.

Note: unless you have a domain, to make this work seemlessly, you'll want to create user accounts on BOTH systems that are identical user names and passwords.  For example, if you log in as beemmer on one computer MAKE SURE you have the SAME account on the other computer with the same password!

Avatar of CompProbSolvCompProbSolv🇺🇸

Just to add to the good advice above:

Also try File, Run, \\IP Address of Other Computer

Confirm that you have Network Discovery enabled on both

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Avatar of fred hakimfred hakim🇺🇸

Can you provide a little more info?  We can go through the basics of getting a couple PCs talking on a local network (not a domain)  or we get more complicated.  Just need to know what is going on with you.   I'll guess its the former, since both comp1 and comp2 seem to be on the same subnet (192.168.1.202 and 192.168.1.203)  assuming no domain here are a few things to check...  

Note this is the most simple method to get them to see each other.  

Make sure both computers have the same workgroup name (right click this PC (my computer) >> properties)  you will see the computer name and workgroup name near the bottom.  
     
Make sure each computer identifies the network as a home network (right click the network icon on the task bar >> network and sharing center >> look at the network icon -- it will say home, work, or public.  You can click on it to change.  


Also while in the network and sharing center, click on advanced settings.  make sure...
     For home or work networks  (whichever you selected above)
          Network discovery is turned on
          File and printer sharing is turned on
          Public folder sharing is turned on (optional)
          Password protected sharing is turned off (avoids the complexity of setting up userIDs etc.)  unless its absolutely needed.    
 
While setting up the network, if it asks,  allow network discovery and file sharing.  

It can take a few minutes for changes to propagate.    Go to my computer, click on the network (left panel) and then in an open space on the right side, rick click and select refresh.  Eventually, if all went well you will see the other PC.  If not and the setting were set as described, you may need to reboot them.

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Avatar of Natty GregNatty Greg🇨🇦

adding to good advice-- static ip on each machine make things a whole lot easier

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I do not know how the best way to give points because the customer has went on vacation and won't be back for a week.  All of the comments were good and helpful.  Also on one of the computers (comp1) I found multiple issues (viruses, Malware).  So, she brought the computer to my shop to repair it.  Ended up replacing the hard drive (going into failure) and re-installing the OS.  after that, I experimented with networking to one of my computers and had no problem.  The customer took the computer back home and will call me when she gets back.  If I have a problem then, I will open up a new session.  Thanks so much for your help.

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Thanks for the update.
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