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I have 4 computers on a linksys 8011g wireless network.
all 4 computers can access the internet via the router. 3
of the four can see each other. (sharing has been
enabled). 1 laptop cannot see the others. All of the
settings appear to be the same. I used a flopy from the
master computer to set up the rest. Any ideas?

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I have 4 computers on a linksys 8011g wireless network.
all 4 computers can access the internet via the router. 3
of the four can see each other. (sharing has been
enabled). 1 laptop cannot see the others. All of the
settings appear to be the same. I used a flopy from the
master computer to set up the rest. Any ideas?

I've written a web site that should help you solve the problem:

Windows XP Network Troubleshooting
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot

Please pay particular attention to these sections:

1. Firewalls: Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection
Firewall on local area network connections -- it's for use only on a
direct modem connection to the Internet. Disable and un-install all
other firewalls while troubleshooting.

2. Protocols: Use only one for File and Printer Sharing. If the
network needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing
from all but one of them.

3. NetBIOS over TCP/IP: Make sure that it's enabled on all computers.
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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