Computers in same Workgrp not seen

[Guest]

I have two computers on the same network (WindowsXP Home edition), one
wireless, one directly connected. Both can get to the internet through the
router/cable modem. Both belong to the same workgroup, but neither can see
the other. I made sure that the NETBIOS over TCP/IP was "on", and restarted
the Browser. I have turned off Windows Firewall on both computers and still
the problem exists. I even tried creating a new workgroup and putting both in
the new workgroup. Both still unable to see each other.
Any suggestions on what to look at or try next?

 

[Chuck]

I have two computers on the same network (WindowsXP Home edition), one
wireless, one directly connected. Both can get to the internet through the
router/cable modem. Both belong to the same workgroup, but neither can see
the other. I made sure that the NETBIOS over TCP/IP was "on", and restarted
the Browser. I have turned off Windows Firewall on both computers and still
the problem exists. I even tried creating a new workgroup and putting both in
the new workgroup. Both still unable to see each other.
Any suggestions on what to look at or try next?

Susan,

A misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other security component,
could cause this. There are several other possibilities too, and any might be
the cause of your problem. Read this article with an open mind.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

You could look at "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config server", and
"net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the problem. Read
this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely (download
browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp