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Network Problem
I have a desktop host computer with Windows XP Home Edition connected
wirelessly to another desktop with Windows ME. My router is a D-link (G).
Everything works flawlessly between the two computers. I have just bought a
Dell laptop with wireless capabilities backward compatible with my router. My
dilemma is this: My Laptop (With Vista) can see both desktops, but neither
desktop can see my Laptop! What gives? I sure would appreciate any help
anyone can give me. Thank you

GusGus

I world check the firewall first. Or this search result may help.

Other can't see VistaVista: is not accessible · XP can't see Vista network
map · XP can't access Vista shared folders because of permission · Windows
XP cannot see Vista ...
www.chicagotech.net/vista/cannotseevista.htm


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"GusGus" <> wrote in message
news:C72BEF1F-41A5-4CAE-8891-...
> Network Problem
> I have a desktop host computer with Windows XP Home Edition connected
> wirelessly to another desktop with Windows ME. My router is a D-link (G).
> Everything works flawlessly between the two computers. I have just bought
> a
> Dell laptop with wireless capabilities backward compatible with my router.
> My
> dilemma is this: My Laptop (With Vista) can see both desktops, but neither
> desktop can see my Laptop! What gives? I sure would appreciate any help
> anyone can give me. Thank you
>
> GusGus
>

Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
allowed to be shared.
Vista File and Printer Sharing-
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
Basic XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing XP -
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
Jack (MVP-Networking).

"GusGus" <> wrote in message
news:C72BEF1F-41A5-4CAE-8891-...
> Network Problem
> I have a desktop host computer with Windows XP Home Edition connected
> wirelessly to another desktop with Windows ME. My router is a D-link (G).
> Everything works flawlessly between the two computers. I have just bought
> a
> Dell laptop with wireless capabilities backward compatible with my router.
> My
> dilemma is this: My Laptop (With Vista) can see both desktops, but neither
> desktop can see my Laptop! What gives? I sure would appreciate any help
> anyone can give me. Thank you
>
> GusGus
>

Thanks for responding Jack.
That's a lot of information to look up and will take some time! I'll try to
let you know if anything helps!
GusGus

"Jack (MVP-Networking)." wrote:

> Hi
> Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings,
> http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
> As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is
> allowed to be shared.
> Vista File and Printer Sharing-
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/net.../vista_fp.mspx
> Basic XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/pro...lesharing.mspx
> Advanced XP - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
> Printer Sharing XP -
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx
> Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
> Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista -
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
> "GusGus" <> wrote in message
> news:C72BEF1F-41A5-4CAE-8891-...
> > Network Problem
> > I have a desktop host computer with Windows XP Home Edition connected
> > wirelessly to another desktop with Windows ME. My router is a D-link (G).
> > Everything works flawlessly between the two computers. I have just bought
> > a
> > Dell laptop with wireless capabilities backward compatible with my router.
> > My
> > dilemma is this: My Laptop (With Vista) can see both desktops, but neither
> > desktop can see my Laptop! What gives? I sure would appreciate any help
> > anyone can give me. Thank you
> >
> > GusGus
> >
>
>

"GusGus" <> wrote in message
news:C72BEF1F-41A5-4CAE-8891-...
> Network Problem
> I have a desktop host computer with Windows XP Home Edition connected
> wirelessly to another desktop with Windows ME. My router is a D-link (G).
> Everything works flawlessly between the two computers. I have just bought
> a
> Dell laptop with wireless capabilities backward compatible with my router.
> My
> dilemma is this: My Laptop (With Vista) can see both desktops, but neither
> desktop can see my Laptop! What gives? I sure would appreciate any help
> anyone can give me. Thank you
>
> GusGus
>

Most likely cause is that a firewall on the laptop is blocking icmp packets.
The
computer sends an icmp packet for ping requests, and the response is an icmp
packet for ping reply. The first place to look would be in the firewall
settings
after you have verified that there is only one firewall running on the
laptop.

Jim

Thanks Jim. I'll look into it!
GusGus

"Jim" wrote:

>
> "GusGus" <> wrote in message
> news:C72BEF1F-41A5-4CAE-8891-...
> > Network Problem
> > I have a desktop host computer with Windows XP Home Edition connected
> > wirelessly to another desktop with Windows ME. My router is a D-link (G).
> > Everything works flawlessly between the two computers. I have just bought
> > a
> > Dell laptop with wireless capabilities backward compatible with my router.
> > My
> > dilemma is this: My Laptop (With Vista) can see both desktops, but neither
> > desktop can see my Laptop! What gives? I sure would appreciate any help
> > anyone can give me. Thank you
> >
> > GusGus
> >
>
> Most likely cause is that a firewall on the laptop is blocking icmp packets.
> The
> computer sends an icmp packet for ping requests, and the response is an icmp
> packet for ping reply. The first place to look would be in the firewall
> settings
> after you have verified that there is only one firewall running on the
> laptop.
>
> Jim
>
>
>