How to configure simple network between tills
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Problem:
Setting up a network between 2 or more Windows XP based Tills is not always as easy as just plugging in a crossover cable between them and setting the TCP / IP addresses to match.
Solution:
Some often overlooked problems when setting up a home network:
* All devices must be a member of the same workgroup
Start->Run->sysdm.cpl | Computer Name tab | Change
* All devices must be on the same network (subnet mask should be the same for all clients, in most cases)
Start->Run->ncpa.cpl | Right-click Local Area Network | Properties | Internet Protocol properties
* ICF (Internet Connection Firewall) should be disabled for testing
Start->Run->ncpa.cpl | Right-click Local Area Network | Properties | Advanced tab
* While not absolutely required, it also helps to have the same username and password on all networked clients
Start->Run->Control Userpasswords2
This allows pass-through authentication. A user can log onto their local device and if the passwords are synced, connect to any remote device without having to resubmit his password. Otherwise, mapping a drive through explorer, you can supply different credentials, or from a command-line "net use" command with a parameter of /user:RemotePCUserName Password
* Security/File Sharing is available with XP Home edition when booting into Safe Mode as the Administrator
Right-click any folder and choose properties | Security tab
* Disable Simple File Sharing:
Right-click the Start button and click Explore
Click Tools then Click Folder Options
Click the View tab
At the bottom of the Advanced Settings list, deselect (remove the checkbox from):
"Use simple file sharing (Recommended)"
Click OK
* Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP:
XP utilizes DNS for communication by default. To enable communication via NetBIOS, proceed as above to enter Network Connections.
Right-click your Local Area Connection and click Properties
Scroll down in "This connection uses the following items:" to find Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Select it (highlight it) and click properties
Click the Advanced button on the General tab.
Click the WINS tab.
Under NetBIOS setting heading
Click Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
Click OK, OK, OK and close out of Network Connections & Control Panel
* Let Everyone's permissions apply to anonymous users as well:
Click Start->Run->SECPOL.MSC /S
Navigate to Local Policies/Security Options.
Double click "Network Access:Let Everyone permissions apply to anonymous users"
Click Enabled and click OK
* Enabling Guest account may be necessary:
Click Start->Run->Lusrmgr.msc
Open Users
Double click Guest account
Deselect Account is disabled (if selected)
Click OK
After confirming the above is in order, test your connectivity:
Click Start->Run->CMD
At the prompt that appears, type IPCONFIG
Do you have an IP address listed (i.e. 192.168.0.10)?
If so, try pinging the another machine by IP address (type):
PING 192.168.0.11
If you get a Reply successful, then try connecting to it...
NET USE * \192.168.0.11C$ /USER:192.168.0.11Administrator Password
(where Administrator is an administrative account on the machine you're trying to get to)
(and where Password is the appropriate password for that account).
If after enabling NetBIOS over TCP/IP you still have difficulty communicating by computer name (only IP connectivity works), then try adding the remote systems
to your LMHOSTS file. LMHOSTS.SAM is in C:WindowsSystem32driversetc
You can edit it with Notepad (or another text editor). The .SAM (sample) file shows you how to configure it correctly, just make sure that you save it without
the extension. For example, once edited, click File/Save As and type "LMHOSTS" with the quotes (prevents the extension from being added).
Now click Start->Run->CMD (and type):
NBTSTAT -R
Finally don't forget to either ensure the Comms.txt file in the C:WindowsEncomp directory has the correct IP addresses for the other units in it, or ensure that the 'Till Share' directory is correctly configured on all the units.
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