How to setup LAN to Linux box


  1. Posts : 158
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
       #1

    How to setup LAN to Linux box


    Main PC:
    Windows 7 Pro
    SMC Barricade N router

    Backup box:
    Linux
    NetGear N150 WiFi dongle
    Shared hard drive

    I just plugged in the router. In Network and Sharing Center I clicked on Local Area connection next to Home Network and then Details.
    IP: 198.168.2.100
    Subnet: 255.255.255.0
    Default gateway: 198.168.2.1

    In the Linux box I used the Connect wizard to set up the wirelss LAN. Automatically gave
    IP: 198.168.2.101
    Subnet: 255.255.255.0
    Default gateway: 198.168.2.1

    The blue LED on the WiFi dongle is on and the tray icon shows connected. So I assume everything there is ok. (My knowledge of Linux is VERY limited.)

    In Windows Explorer I do not see the Linux shared drive anywhere.

    What else do I need to do?
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  2. Posts : 225
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       #2
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  3. Posts : 158
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thanks. Leaving for the airport in 15 minutes. Will look next week.
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  4. Posts : 158
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Back from holiday. Unfortunately, I don't want to share an HDD between Windows and Linux. I have two separate PCs and want them to talk to each other.

    I have got to the point where the Linux box and the Windows box can ping each other. The Linux box is running Samba, so it is acting as a file-server.

    Is there anything I can do in Windows to help it "see" the Linux box in what used to be called Network Neghbourhood but is now just Network?
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