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Jacob Berenfeld
I have one WinXP Home and one Pro PCs connected through
the wireless router, which's in turn connected to a cable
modem. Pro PC connected to the router with CAT-5 cable,
whereas Home laptop connected wirelessly.
Both PCs can connect to the internet, but have problems
seeing each other for file and printer sharing. And the
worst part is that the problem is intermittent. One time
they can see each other, but after rebooting or idling for
a long time the connection disappears. When connection is
broken, sometimes I can ping the other PC, sometimes I
can't. I can always ping the router, though. Both PCs have
all the latest Windows upgrades and patches. The router
set up to use DHCP for assigning IP addresses. My NetBIOS
is enabled and Windows firewall turned off. I don't have
any 3-rd party firewall software running on any system
either.
I tried everything I know and played around alot - nothing
helps. It drives me nuts. Microsoft, please HELP.
Jacob
the wireless router, which's in turn connected to a cable
modem. Pro PC connected to the router with CAT-5 cable,
whereas Home laptop connected wirelessly.
Both PCs can connect to the internet, but have problems
seeing each other for file and printer sharing. And the
worst part is that the problem is intermittent. One time
they can see each other, but after rebooting or idling for
a long time the connection disappears. When connection is
broken, sometimes I can ping the other PC, sometimes I
can't. I can always ping the router, though. Both PCs have
all the latest Windows upgrades and patches. The router
set up to use DHCP for assigning IP addresses. My NetBIOS
is enabled and Windows firewall turned off. I don't have
any 3-rd party firewall software running on any system
either.
I tried everything I know and played around alot - nothing
helps. It drives me nuts. Microsoft, please HELP.
Jacob