Networking problem between two XP Pro Computers

[Guest]

In the past two days, my two home computers have lost the ability to network. They are both running XP Professional, and are connected to a Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router.

They both have unique names and are part of the same Workgroup. I even tried changing the name of the Workgroup, but no success. They also have unique IP addresses under the same Subnet Mask. I have tried pinging each machine from the other, but the request is timed out.

I do not think there is anything wrong with the router since both machines can see the internet.

I am also running Norton Anti-Virus and Firewall. I have tried turning off the firewall software, but have not been successful in pinging!

Any thoughts on this?

 

[Guest]

You didn't say what Firewall software using. Xp or 3rd party software?
I also had the same problem before.
I doubt that the Firewall program is causing your network trouble.
Even though you did turn off the firewall program, the last configuration
of firewall program can effect the network connection.
If you think your hardware and software are ok, check your firewall program
and set the internet zone and trusted zone security at low.
Then turn off your firewall program and try to connect your two PCs.
Good luck!

Kanegawa

 

[Chuck]

In the past two days, my two home computers have lost the ability to network. They are both running XP Professional, and are connected to a Linksys Etherfast Cable/DSL Router.

They both have unique names and are part of the same Workgroup. I even tried changing the name of the Workgroup, but no success. They also have unique IP addresses under the same Subnet Mask. I have tried pinging each machine from the other, but the request is timed out.

I do not think there is anything wrong with the router since both machines can see the internet.

I am also running Norton Anti-Virus and Firewall. I have tried turning off the firewall software, but have not been successful in pinging!

Any thoughts on this?

Turning off the firewall is not always effective. I have known folks like you
who have reported that the only solution was to un install NIS and NAV.

Far better would be to try enabling NIS, then configure it for file sharing, by
opening ports TCP 139, 445 and UDP 137, 138, 445, and / or by identifying the
other computers as present in the Local (Trusted) zone. Firewall configurations
are a very common cause of (network) browser, and file sharing, problems.

Cheers,
Chuck
Paranoia comes from experience - and is not necessarily a bad thing.

 

[Guest]

I always remeber about system restore.99% it fix my problems.Just run system restore.