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[Guest]

I replaced my failed D-Link Wireless VPN router (DI-824VU) with a D-Link
DIR-625 router. Since then, the only way to see domains / workgroups in "My
Network Places" is to disable the "Windows Firewall" on my XP Professional
SP2 laptop.

If I connect the laptop to a different nework, it works fine.

Obviously, there is something different between the old router and the new
router. Are there specific configuration changes that can be made to the
"Windows Firewall" to resolve this problem and, if so, what are they?

Thanks

 

[Robert L \(MS-MVP\)]

have you enabled file sharing? This how to may help,

How to enable File and Sharing in Windows FirewallHow to Enable File and
Printer Sharing in Windows Firewall 1/4. Symptom: 1. No one can't access
your XP computer with SP2. 2. When using net view command, ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Windows/xpicf1.htm


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Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[Guest]

Hi Bob,

File and printer sharing is enabled. If the firewall is on, I can get to
any computer using \\<computer-name> and the printing works as well. It's
just the browsing that does not work.

Jim

 

[Robert L \(MS-MVP\)]

I mean file and printer sharing in the firewall.

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Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com