Configuring a file share between two switches
Configuring a file share between two switches
Your network setup seems stable overall, but there might be a configuration issue affecting file sharing between devices. Since both routers have static IPs, the problem likely lies in how your PC and your dad's PC are connected to the internet or shared resources. Try verifying the IP addresses and ensuring they’re correctly assigned. Also, check if the file-sharing service is enabled on the router and if there are any firewall rules blocking access. You might need to adjust DNS settings or use a different port for sharing. If you're still having trouble, consider using a network diagnostic tool to trace the connection path.
Here are some points to consider:
1) Networking might not be your main issue, but can you test connectivity to each device?
2) Adjust permissions when setting up a Windows Share so everyone has complete access.
3) The Windows Firewall could be preventing access if the computers aren't in the same zone. Try disabling it temporarily.
4) Ensure File and Print Sharing is enabled, even though it may seem unrelated to the problem.
Well all those devices are on the same network, so this isn't routing, its just networking, if you have static address are you actually using reservations in the routers, if both those routers are handing out DHCP you could end up with a lovely address conflict!
@FitnessOgre We can communicate with each other's machines. 2. Permissions are acceptable. I've attempted full control settings for Everyone. 3. Disabling the firewall didn't help. 4. It's active on both devices, operating at its maximum setting. @Kilrah The device on the right was a router with a faulty WAN port; it functions like a switch. DHCP is off and it works fine. @Technane I've disabled DHCP on the right unit—no problem.