Networking problem

I am trying to link a desktop intel 865 machine together with a HP Z8000 AMD laptop to transfer files. These machines have not been networked before. After much configuration and work (I am not a network
expert), I got both machines set up though a wireless router using
two hardwired ethernet ports. Both machines are setup DHCP with
guest accounts activated. I have a shared files folder set up on each machine.

I finally got it to the point that from the desktop i can ping the ip
of the laptop (192.168.1.102) and get a response. and I can ping the desktop from the laptop. but, i cannot see the remote machines
in windows explorer or under networking MSHOME. and if i do a machine name in the run box "//HP or //AMD" i don't get a response

Also, if i ping the laptops ip locally on the laptop it times out.
Ping locally on the desktop works OK.
It seems some network configuration is not ok on the laptop.

What other network settings or permissions do i need to change to get these machines talking to each other to transfer files?

REcap:
each machine set up for MSHOME
Each machine has network card with TCP/ip
guest account is activated on both
each machine has some shared folders.
each machine hooked to ethernet ports of wireless router.
firewall was turned off on each machine for the test.
The hp laptop is media center XP if that makes a difference.



Bob
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