network problem

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pete

I'm hooking up XP professional and W98SE. I can ping both
machines from the 98 machine, but can only ping the xp
machine from itself. At times I can see both machines
under the workgroup name, but the network can't find the
98 machine when I click on it . . .

HELP:-)

Pete in Landrum
 
"pete" said:
I'm hooking up XP professional and W98SE. I can ping both
machines from the 98 machine, but can only ping the xp
machine from itself. At times I can see both machines
under the workgroup name, but the network can't find the
98 machine when I click on it . . .

HELP:-)

Pete in Landrum
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1. Permanently disable XP's built-in Internet Connection Firewall on
local area network connections -- it's for use only on a direct modem
connection to the Internet. Disable and un-install all other
firewalls while troubleshooting. Details here:

Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/ic_firewall.htm

2. Use only one protocol for File and Printer Sharing. If the network
needs more than one protocol, unbind File and Printer Sharing from all
but one of them. Details here:

Windows XP Network Protocols
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols.htm

3. Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled on all computers.
Details here:

Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/netbt.htm
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