Re: XP Pro Network Can't ping 192.168.0.1

In article <81B14FA8-F846-4AB2-B0AB-A1C62564DFD2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Bob
Stewart" <BobStewart@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>I recently had to reconstruct Windows XP Profession to the latest patches on
>the host computer on my home network. Proir to that my network work just fine
>and I was using remote desktop from the host to my tablet.
>
>The host has two NIC's installed -- one directly to a cable modem and one to
>a switch for the local network. The network appears to be working correctly,
>as I can file and print share amongst the several computers on the network,
>as before. However three problems exist for which I see no cause:
>
>1. I can ping any of the computers on the 192.168.0.x subnet excepting
>192.168.0.1 from any of the the other computer. From any of the computers I
>can access files and the printer on the host.
>
>2. I had to explicitly set the DNS on the local network computers to get to
>the internet.
>
>3. In Outlook, I can receive e-mail, but sending e-mail attempts result in a
>can't find the POP-3 server error message.
>
>4. After correctly setting the host to allow Remote Desktop connections, no
>connections can be established even though the host is listening on port 3389.
>
>The Firewall setting to the Internet appear to be correct, and it does not
>matter if I firewall the local subnet or not, I get the same issues. There
>are no group policies set.
>
>I can't find an thread or troubleshooting guide that describes the situation
>I'm in.
>
>If anyone can point me in the even the "remotely" right direction, I'd
>appreciate it.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Bob Stewart

I suspect that an incorrectly configured firewall program on the host
is causing the strange behavior: Norton, McAfee, PC-cillin, ZoneAlarm,
etc. Note that recent antivirus programs from Norton (and possibly
others) have built-in firewall functions. If you use such a firewall
program, be sure to disable the Windows Firewall. If you only use the
Windows Firewall, check the Exceptions tab.

Sending E-mail uses an SMTP server, not a POP3 server. Are you sure
about that error message?
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