Where's my workgroup?

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I have run network setup on 2 computers running XP. I am
using a wireless cable router. I have followed all of
the instructions. Why doesn't the other computer show up
in my workgroup? Your thoughts?
 
"J.J." said:
I have run network setup on 2 computers running XP. I am
using a wireless cable router. I have followed all of
the instructions. Why doesn't the other computer show up
in my workgroup? Your thoughts?
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These tips should help fix the problem:

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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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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