Re: Macintosh to XP Pro

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From: Anand (apk_net_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 08/24/04 

Date: Tue, 24 Aug 2004 17:29:02 +0530

This could also be a routing issue. Are both the Mac and XP on private IP
of the same subnet? Have you enabled DHCP on the Access point? Please
check

Anand P

"lcabral58@comcast.net" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
message news:aefc01c488bb$29cb55b0$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>I have a question regarding XP Proffesional and a
> Macintosh. I realize this is a Windows 200 group but
> thought someone may be able to help me here.
> I have a PC running XP PRO with internet access through a
> Linksys Wireless Access Point Router to a Linksys Cable
> Modem. I also have a Macintosh Powerbook with an Airport
> card installed. I have no problem getting internet
> connectivity through the wireless router. What I am
> having trouble with is setting up a shared folder that
> the Mac can see on the PC. I am running OSX and have
> tried to ping the PC IP with no luck. I can however ping
> the router with a responce back.
> What do I need to get this to work. Any help would be
> greatly appreciated.
>

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