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Setting up a workgroup

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Name: kmiller83
Date: May 16, 2004 at 14:45:43 Pacific
OS: XP Pro
CPU/Ram: P4 256 Ram
Comment:

I am trying to set up a workgroup between two computers which are both Windows XP Professional.

I have an SMC wireless router downstairs hooked up to the computers on the lower floor which I give Internet access to, to the laptop, which is in my room.

The workgroup names are the same, they are on the same subnet, but I can't find the second computer or ping it.

help?



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Response Number 1
Name: mbrook
Date: May 16, 2004 at 16:35:14 Pacific
Reply:

Do both the computers have different names? Are the IP addresses different?


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Response Number 2
Name: mbrook
Date: May 16, 2004 at 16:38:08 Pacific
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If you have a software firewall up and running make sure you have your IP addresses or host name in a trusted zone or they are allowed to commuicate.


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Response Number 3
Name: Sean Martin
Date: May 16, 2004 at 22:21:31 Pacific
Reply:

THi all,
To expand mbrook a little regarding the firewall, don't over look the XP built-in firewall.

If the house catches fire, SAVE the computer!!


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Response Number 4
Name: kmiller83
Date: May 17, 2004 at 10:44:30 Pacific
Reply:

Thanks.

It was the firewall that caused the problem.


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Response Number 5
Name: mbrook
Date: May 17, 2004 at 11:32:11 Pacific
Reply:

Thanks for replying back!!


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