WIN XP Networking Woes

[mfanclub]

I am unsure of what I am missing but I have been unable
to network my PC and Laptop through a Wireless Router
(SMC 2804WBR) with Cable internet coming into the router.
Both PC's have XP Pro, they can both reach the Internet,
but they cannot get into each other. Any ideas?

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

I am unsure of what I am missing but I have been unable
to network my PC and Laptop through a Wireless Router
(SMC 2804WBR) with Cable internet coming into the router.
Both PC's have XP Pro, they can both reach the Internet,
but they cannot get into each other. 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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