Wireless network issues

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Kishor

I have 2 laptops. One Win XP Sp2 and other Win XP Sp1. I recetly
installed a Wirless Router for accessing internet. This router is in
turn connected to a cable modem.

Now, I am able to access internet from both laptops. I am able to ping
laptop A from laptop B, but not able to ping laptop A from B. Why
would this happen?

The laptops IPs are 192.168.0.2 and 192.168.0.3 and the router's IP
address is 192.168.0.1.
Both have a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0
What could be the problem?

Thanks in advance,
Kishor Babu
 
The one you can't ping has a firewall installed. Uninstall the firewall.

A firewalls job is to lock down your network. If your network is not
functioning it may be because of the firewall. Uninstall all firewalls
before attempting to diagnose a network. Failure to do so may result in all
of your efforts being a waste of time.

Once your network is functioning as it should, THEN lock it down with a
firewall.

Your firewall may be doing such a good job, it's keeping even you out.

Carey
 
With both machines connecting to the Internet OK it does not sound like you
have a problem! As suggested, most firewalls will block PING traffic - it's
nothing to worry about.
 
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