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pc's can 't see each other on the network?????

Jul 27, 2004 11:56AM PDT

i just install a wireless internet today. I have 2 pc and 1 laptop. the 2 pc are wired connect. all of the computer are running Windows XP Pro. and is connected through Linksys WRT54GS router. all computers have the same workgroup name "Johnson" and ran the network configurations. one computer can see all the computer on the network. i'm not sure if you guys understand me so, i hope this will help you guys understand what i'm talking about.

computer A in my room with the router
computer B is in another room
computer C is the laptop

computer A can see B & C
computer B can see A
computer C can't see any pc

What am i doing wrong???? please help me...thank you
mike

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Re: pc's can 't see each other on the network?????
Jul 27, 2004 9:09PM PDT

If a firewall is installed, that's a common complaint. And to pre-emptively note such, even when disabled, Zone Alarm still interferes with this.

Bob

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Re: pc's can 't see each other on the network?????
Aug 2, 2004 12:07PM PDT

I've run into similiar problems, particularly with my Pro system (have 1 98, 1 XP Home laptop, and my main system with Pro). Bob mentioned ZoneAlarm, which I use. In the firewall configuration, I added the ip addresses of all the computers, AND the full range of addresses, e.g, 192.168.2.1-192.168.2.40. In addition, and this seems to have caused me the most problem, XP's firewall often automagically turns itself on, so in in the Local Area Connection Properties>Advanced, I disable the XP firewall. I have the most problems with my Pro system. The 98 system NEVER has a problem, lol. So much for 'upgrades'. Hope this was of some help.

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Re: pc's can 't see each other on the network?????-PS
Aug 2, 2004 12:11PM PDT

Also, I've turned off all power management and screensavers, as I've read this can be an issue with a network.