Network over internet, File sharing, Problem.

[mokaboy]

Hello all,

i use a program called Hamachi between me and a mate. The program basically enables a virtual lan over the internet. We play games such as cnc3 over it its really gd! The only problem is we also want to be able to share files etc, i know how to set up networks but this is just refusing to work on my side.

After loggin onto hamachi etc all thats left to do is set user permissions/file access to the files we want to share.

If you have guest enabled you can view the shared files no probs on both of our computers but we want extra security and need passwords.

Basically i set up on his computer a seperate login for me to use (moka) and set the permissions on the folder to share (took away everyone and just added moka), also added a password. When i connect to his computer the login screen comes up i type in the details and im in, done.

But when he connects to me the login screen does not appear. I have done everything i can think of, its set up the same way, but instead of displaying a login screen so he can type in details of his account on my pc it just shows cannot access, file permission etc (sry cannot remember exactly).

We can both ping each other fine, play games fine, share files under guest account with no password fine.

Its not to do with the hamachi program itself rather windows (obviously), just where !!

Please can some network wizard share his knowledge and tell me whats probably wrong?

Ive tried to explain the situation as best i can, any more info needed tell us!

 

[tipstir]

VLAN connection working but file sharing is not?

Are you using XP Pro and if so did you go into My Computer and select Tools then Folder Options. then View, scroll down to the bottom and make sure
: Use simple file sharing (Recommended) is checked.. then click on apply

 

[Peerob]

sorry wrong post

 

[mokaboy]

windows xp pro

simple file sharing is off (i need it off)

the shared folder has permissions for the account i made for mi mate
when he trys to connect (browse) my computer it doesnt come up with a login just you do not have access.

 

[DelJo63]

If you have guest enabled you can view the shared files no probs on both of our computers but we want extra security and need passwords.

Can do!

It would be advisable to create a NEW USER (with admin rights) which has
a goofy login (eg zGamers) and use this account to set the Guest Password
as follows:

Login using an admin account and go to cp->User Account

enable Guest account
then change the password to something really unique
then disable the User Account (disable only stop keyboard login!)​

set Simple File Sharing
allow File Sharing in your firewall
and make sure you both have the same WORKGROUP NAME (eg gamers?)

The remote user will see your system under

View Entire Network->workgroups->your system name​

when the system name is clicked, the prompt will appear for User/Password
enter the Admin Login used to set the password and then the new Guest Password.

 

[mokaboy]

i logged in as admin, went to user accounts, enabled guest but theres no option to change password... or even add a password.

and surely if the guest account was disabled, when someone attempted a connect it would prompt the user for login?

 

[DelJo63]

enable Simple File Sharing first

 

[mokaboy]

did that, no luck

There is no option to create or change a password when you enable the guest account with or without simple file sharing.

update**

What am i doing wrong the only person in the file permission is mi mates account, in the security tab theres all of em apart from everyone.

anyone??? please

 

[DelJo63]

yes there is -- see attachment.

the alernative means to set the guest password (from an admin accnt) is:
first ENABLE the guest account as normal, then launch

run->cmd /k control userpasswords2​

select the Guest account and set the pw

be sure to revert Guest to Disabled when you're done.

 

[mokaboy]

cheers, ill test it all tnite... guest thing now has password !

 

[mokaboy]

can someone answer the question as to why when my mate trys to logon remotely theres no password screen? I have not tested what joebeard has suggested yet so that might be a fix. Im just wondering why it would not ask you for a password at all, just lock you out?