Home network with static IP addresses

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Hello,
I have 4 systems (2 W2K, 2 XP) that are running DSL with
their own IP addresses. The only way I can connect to each
is by entering their \\IP\Share from run or create a
desktop shortcut. I tried assigning them to a workgroup
and some systems see the other PC's but will not/can't
connect to them. The problem is when I want to let's say
do a backup to another computer I can't from within backup
but have to backup to a local folder and then copy to
another. This is an extra step. Why can't I see them in
Network Neighborhood? Works (should say doesn't work) both
directions; W2k to XP or XP to W2k
Thanks,
-j
 
Jiminy said:
Hello,
I have 4 systems (2 W2K, 2 XP) that are running DSL with
their own IP addresses. The only way I can connect to each
is by entering their \\IP\Share from run or create a
desktop shortcut. I tried assigning them to a workgroup
and some systems see the other PC's but will not/can't
connect to them. The problem is when I want to let's say
do a backup to another computer I can't from within backup
but have to backup to a local folder and then copy to
another. This is an extra step. Why can't I see them in
Network Neighborhood? Works (should say doesn't work) both
directions; W2k to XP or XP to W2k
Thanks,
-j
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Do the PCs have unique computer names?
Are you running any firewall software or XP's built in firewall? If so turn
it off.
Is NetBIOS over TCP/IP enabled on all PCs?
 
I am running Internet Security and more tweaking there got
me going. Thanks for the help!
 
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