Windows XP firewall and residential gateway (router) firewall conflict

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I have setup small network using Linsys router-switch that has firewall, and when I enable Windows XP firewall I can't see my network computers.
 
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Bruce Chambers

Greetings --

Yes, this is to be expected. WinXP's built-in firewall is not
designed to be used on internal LAN connections. The _only_
connection on which you should have ICF enabled is the direct
connection to the Internet.

Internet Firewalls Can Prevent Browsing and File Sharing
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;298804


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