local network file transfer tool cant connect

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Im running Linux Mint 19.3 on my Desktop and Linux Mint Xfce 20 on my Laptop....I have used Dukto (file tranfer tool) in the past which worked pretty well,(although it was kind of hit and miss)..Im in the process of trying to get "Warpinator"&nbsp;(pretty much the same thing as Dukto) to work but for some reason the two machines cant see each other,and Im wondering if there is a setting in the Router thats preventing this,..The Desktop is Wired and the Laptop is using "NETGEAR04" Network.Thanks in advance.

antinode · Answer

&gt; Model: C3700|N600 Cable Gateway Docsis 3.0&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Any other routers involved?&nbsp;&gt; [...] the two machines cant see each other, [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "see" how, exactly?&nbsp; "can[']t" is not a useful problem description.It does not say what you did.&nbsp; It does not say what happened when youdid it.&nbsp; As usual, showing actual actions (commands) with their actualresults (error messages, LED indicators, ...) can be more helpful thanvague descriptions or interpretations.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What are the IP addresses of these systems?&nbsp;&gt; [...] The Desktop is Wired and the Laptop is using "NETGEAR04"&gt; Network. [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Unless you're using a "guest" wireless connection, there should be noparticular trouble communicating between a wired device and a wirelessdevice.

johkev · Answer

Thanks antinode.....Its like there not seeing each other to be able to communicate/or transfer files,....One of the guys on Mint forums suggested to check firewall settings in the router,but I didnt see that,And im not running firewalls on either machine.I am running an access point.

johkev · Answer

antinode · Answer

&gt; [...] Its like there not seeing each other to be able to&gt; communicate/or transfer files, [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I didn't ask what you think it's like.&nbsp; I asked what you did, andwhat happened when you did it.&nbsp; Look for "not a useful problemdescription [...]", above.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Are both your computers listed in that "Attached Devices" report?&nbsp;&gt; [...] check firewall settings in the router, [...]&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The only firewall-like capability which should affect LAN-LAN trafficshould be what blocks communication between a "guest" and a non-guest.If you're not using the "guest networks", then I wouldn't expect anycomm problems within your LAN.&nbsp; Of course, with Netgear router firmware,bugs are always possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Does "ping" work between the two systems of interest?&nbsp; Copy+paste ofactual commands with their actual output might be interesting.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Is the behavior different if both computers have Ethernetconnections?

johkev · Answer

Yes both PC's are showing up in "attached devices",--- 192.168.0.14 ping statistics ---
35 packets transmitted, 35 received, 0% packet loss, time 34049ms
rtt min/avg/max/mdev = 0.966/3.505/28.372/5.736 msI ran "ping" command from both terminals using each assigned IP address(that was a good idea)....Pinged fine no packet loss,I havent had time to hook up my laptop directly to router to test that way yet (another good idea)...I am nonstop work until friday am.....will let you know about both pc wired in to router...Thx again.

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