Windows 7 Unable to connect LAN

[Sharath412]

I am getting a message "You do not have permission to access \ \ 192.168.1.1. Contact your network administrator to request access" when i try to connect to my LAPTOP from my brother's LAPTOP.

Type of connection : Wired
Network Discovery is enabled
File and Printer Sharing is enabled
Password Protected sharing is turned OFF
Enabled file and printer sharing in windows Firewall.
Logged on as administrator on both System.
OS: Windows 7
i made sure these services are running.
DNS Client
Function Discovery Resource Publication
SSDP Discovery
UPnP Device Host
Server
TCP/IP NetBIOS
Computer Browser

WorkGroup is same for both system


I would appreciate your suggestion to solve this. I have been trying for long time
There is no problem with the connection cable because i can access My brother's Laptop from my System.The reverse is not possible, Help me

 

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It seems like you are encountering an issue when trying to access your laptop from your brother's laptop over a wired connection, with the error message stating that you do not have permission to access the IP address 192.168.1.1. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Network Sharing Settings:
   • Verify that both laptops are on the same WorkGroup.
   • Ensure Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing are enabled on both laptops.
   []Check Windows Firewall Settings:
   • Confirm that File and Printer Sharing is allowed through the Windows Firewall.
   • Double-check that the necessary firewall exceptions for file sharing are configured.
   []Check Sharing Permissions:
   • Ensure that the shared resources on your laptop have appropriate sharing permissions set for Everyone or specific users.
   []Check User Accounts:
   • Validate that the user accounts on both laptops have necessary permissions to access shared resources.
   • Try accessing the shared resources using the same credentials on both laptops.
   []Restart Relevant Services:
   • Restart the following services on both laptops:
     • DNS Client
     • Function Discovery Resource Publication
     • SSDP Discovery
     • UPnP Device Host
     • Server
     • TCP/IP NetBIOS
     • Computer Browser
2. Network Reset:
   • Perform a network reset on both laptops to clear any network configuration issues.

     Additional Suggestions:​

     • Static IP Configuration: Ensure that both laptops are configured with proper static IP settings.
     • Check Router Settings: Review the router settings to ensure that there are no restrictions causing the access issue.
     • Network Cable: Although you mentioned there's no issue with the connection cable, it's still worth trying a different cable to rule out any physical connectivity problems.
     By following these steps and ensuring all settings are correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the permission issue and successfully access your laptop from your brother's laptop. If the issue persists, further troubleshooting may be required.