how to setup a home wireless network

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phl

hello

I have a wireless router(ethernet and wireless) shares data from dsl
modem. I have a NT box which connects to the router via ethernet and a
XP laptop which connects to the router via wireless. I get internet
connection in two of my machines no problem. My problem is that I can't
get my laptop and NT box to see each other.

Is it actually possible to do this? How do I do this? Any alternatives
if not?

Cheers
 
phl said:
hello

I have a wireless router(ethernet and wireless) shares data from dsl
modem. I have a NT box which connects to the router via ethernet and a
XP laptop which connects to the router via wireless. I get internet
connection in two of my machines no problem. My problem is that I can't
get my laptop and NT box to see each other.

Is it actually possible to do this? How do I do this? Any alternatives
if not?

Cheers
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You probably have a firewall disabling your LAN. You need to put your
LAN IP range into the Local Zone (or disable Windows Firewall and get a
better one).
 
phl said:
hello

I have a wireless router(ethernet and wireless) shares data from dsl
modem. I have a NT box which connects to the router via ethernet and a
XP laptop which connects to the router via wireless. I get internet
connection in two of my machines no problem. My problem is that I can't
get my laptop and NT box to see each other.

Is it actually possible to do this? How do I do this? Any alternatives
if not?

Cheers
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Both computers have internet access so you're connected to the network. Make
sure you assign each computer the same WorkGroup name. Then make certain
you've assigned each PC the same IP submask (eg 255.255.255.0). Enable
sharing on each PC.
 
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