LAN anomaly?

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Jethro

I am having trouble sharing folders/files between two machines,
networked together via a router.

Both are WXP PRO SP2.

On machine 2, MyNetworkNeighborhood allows me to display & change
machine 1's C drive and its folders/files.

On machine 1, Machine 2's content is not displayed at all under
machine1's MyNetworkNeighborhood.

I have looked long & hard, but find no reason for this to be
happening. But what I have discovered is that I can 'MAP' a drive
letter on machine 1 to the C drive on machine 2, and access & change
machine 2's folders/files that way.

So why is it that I can access machine 2's folders/files on machine 1
by using its map function, but not through its MyNetworkNeighborhood?

I'm confused. Can anyone suggest where I might look to solve this
problem?

Thanks

Jethro
 
I am having trouble sharing folders/files between two machines,
networked together via a router.

Both are WXP PRO SP2.

On machine 2, MyNetworkNeighborhood allows me to display & change
machine 1's C drive and its folders/files.

On machine 1, Machine 2's content is not displayed at all under
machine1's MyNetworkNeighborhood.

I have looked long & hard, but find no reason for this to be
happening. But what I have discovered is that I can 'MAP' a drive
letter on machine 1 to the C drive on machine 2, and access & change
machine 2's folders/files that way.

So why is it that I can access machine 2's folders/files on machine 1
by using its map function, but not through its MyNetworkNeighborhood?

I'm confused. Can anyone suggest where I might look to solve this
problem?

Thanks

Jethro
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Jethro,

This is actually a problem seen here pretty commonly. It has a number of
possible causes though. One of the most common causes of this problem would be
a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other security component.
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

For more direct help, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each
computer, so we can 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
 
Jethro,

This is actually a problem seen here pretty commonly. It has a number of
possible causes though. One of the most common causes of this problem would be
a misconfigured or overlooked personal firewall, or other security component.
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

For more direct help, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each
computer, so we can 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
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Thanks

I began by trying to PING either machine from the other, and I was
surprised to find that I could do NEITHER! But when I disabled my
personal firewall, I could PING both ways just fine.

I am using CA Security Suite V2007, and am now trying to engage some
tech support to see why CA Firewall seems to be blocking me.

Thanks

Jethro
 
Thanks

I began by trying to PING either machine from the other, and I was
surprised to find that I could do NEITHER! But when I disabled my
personal firewall, I could PING both ways just fine.

I am using CA Security Suite V2007, and am now trying to engage some
tech support to see why CA Firewall seems to be blocking me.

Thanks

Jethro
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Well, Jethro, there's a reason why the personal firewall issue is at the top of
the list here.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

And a simple (network level) IP filter would be easy (relatively). Nowadays,
PFs are part of a suite that will check, at the application level, for malware,
spoofing, and who knows what else.

But at least you're getting there. If you find out anything interesting, let us
know. This is peer support, and others may benefit from your experience.
 
Well, Jethro, there's a reason why the personal firewall issue is at the top of
the list here.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

And a simple (network level) IP filter would be easy (relatively). Nowadays,
PFs are part of a suite that will check, at the application level, for malware,
spoofing, and who knows what else.

But at least you're getting there. If you find out anything interesting, let us
know. This is peer support, and others may benefit from your experience.
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I will endeavor to do that - I am in touch with CA Techie right now -
getting nowhere so far
 
Well, Jethro, there's a reason why the personal firewall issue is at the top of
the list here.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

And a simple (network level) IP filter would be easy (relatively). Nowadays,
PFs are part of a suite that will check, at the application level, for malware,
spoofing, and who knows what else.

But at least you're getting there. If you find out anything interesting, let us
know. This is peer support, and others may benefit from your experience.
Click to expand...

Latest - Now CA is saying they are 'researching the problem'.
Interesting.
Obviously they are marketing a product with bugs.

Jethro
 
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