RE: Home network inter-connectivity

From: BAR (BAR_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 10/31/04 

Date: Sun, 31 Oct 2004 01:39:01 -0700

Make sure that the firewall is switched off on both PCs.

"Dan N" wrote:

> I just installed XP Home on my home computer got everything up to date
> and attempted to set up a Home/Small business network set up as I have
> many times previously. It's using the edgeless topography. I've read
> through the help docs and can't seem to find answers to my questions:
>
> I've done this seemlessly in the past using the same computers.
> Everything is connected the same way. My desktop has large hard drive
> and printer. The laptop (which I have not changed anything on for
> months) can not see my computer or printer, however it CAN see the
> internet and get email, without a problem.
>
> I've tried to ping the IP address of the laptop from the desktop and
> vise versa, without success. Both computers can search the web without
> a problem. They are both connected through the same router.
>
> Please advise.
>
> Thanks in advance!
> Dan
>

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