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From: Gene Gioia (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/26/04 

Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 21:10:01 -0800

I have installed a wireless windows home network. I have
named the workgroup on all 3 home computers with the exact
same name, I have unique names for each computer, and have
set appropriate sharing where required. On one computer,
when I view my network places and click on the folder
options, I can go down the tree to Microsoft Windows
Network, and find the workgroup "HOME" with a + sign next
to it. When I try to expand, the + sign disappears and
nothing appears in the Folder "Home". If I so a search
for the computer name it shows up as being in the
folder "Home". Does anyone have any ideas why I can not
see this computer under either My network Places or
computers near me. I have followed the guide for setting
up a home network, I can Ping the other computers and they
me but I can not see any of them under the workgroup.
Thanks for any assistance.
Gene

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