Can't see other computer on my network

I have several computer on my router, 2 desktop and 2 laptop. The desktops
can see each other and I can transfer files between the two but they can't
see the laptops and the laptops can't see the desktops. They are all on the
same workgroup, one of the desktops even uses a wireless card to access the
router. Any help or ideas???

l says:
>>Any help or ideas???>>

I know it's a dumb question, but are the drives set to shared? Are you using
NetBEUI protocol? I had the same problem, installed NetBEUI, and it fixed
the problem...

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No, NetBEUI is not installed on any machine. That is what is so puzzling
since two of them can see each other. Since the laptops are also used on
other networks, I really don't want to install that protocol. I'd rather
transfer as I currenly an, using CD-RW discs.

"The Baba" wrote:

> l says:
> >>Any help or ideas???>>
>
> I know it's a dumb question, but are the drives set to shared? Are you using
> NetBEUI protocol? I had the same problem, installed NetBEUI, and it fixed
> the problem...
>
> --
> :-.,_,.-:*'``'*:-.,_,.-:*'``'**'``'*:-.,_,.-:
> Boston Red Sox 2004 World Series Champs
> http://members.cox.net/thebaba/WS.html
>
>
>

Are they on the same IP subnet, since you mentioned a router being used?
Default gateway? Any broadcast traffic dis/allowed? What kind of platforms
are they on (Win 2000, XP, XP SP2, etc.)?

It would be helpful if
ipconfig /all
can be run and posted here for further analysis.

Thanks!

"lsanroman" wrote:

> I have several computer on my router, 2 desktop and 2 laptop. The desktops
> can see each other and I can transfer files between the two but they can't
> see the laptops and the laptops can't see the desktops. They are all on the
> same workgroup, one of the desktops even uses a wireless card to access the
> router. Any help or ideas???

Hi

May be this can Help: http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html

Jack (MVP-Networking).


"lsanroman" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:B2CFC164-A8BB-490A-9F5C-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have several computer on my router, 2 desktop and 2 laptop. The desktops
> can see each other and I can transfer files between the two but they can't
> see the laptops and the laptops can't see the desktops. They are all on
> the
> same workgroup, one of the desktops even uses a wireless card to access
> the
> router. Any help or ideas???

One laptop is using XP Pro and the other XP Home. Neither can see any other
computer. One desktop is using XP Pro and the other is using XP home and they
can see each other and send files to each other. All are using DHCP and are
configured identically when I set up the network. I'd rather not post all the
ipconfigs but if you can send me your address, I will send them to you. I
just don't want them posted for all to see. I've even removed McAfee firewall
and disabled Microsoft firewall to no avail. Thanks for your help.

"Desmond Lee" wrote:

> Are they on the same IP subnet, since you mentioned a router being used?
> Default gateway? Any broadcast traffic dis/allowed? What kind of platforms
> are they on (Win 2000, XP, XP SP2, etc.)?
>
> It would be helpful if
> ipconfig /all
> can be run and posted here for further analysis.
>
> Thanks!
>
> "lsanroman" wrote:
>
> > I have several computer on my router, 2 desktop and 2 laptop. The desktops
> > can see each other and I can transfer files between the two but they can't
> > see the laptops and the laptops can't see the desktops. They are all on the
> > same workgroup, one of the desktops even uses a wireless card to access the
> > router. Any help or ideas???

No luck so far, I even tried mapping a drive but I got a message telling me I
don't have persmissions and to contact the administrator. i am the
administrator.

"Jack" wrote:

> Hi
>
> May be this can Help: http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html
>
> Jack (MVP-Networking).
>
>
> "lsanroman" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:B2CFC164-A8BB-490A-9F5C-(E-Mail Removed)...
> >I have several computer on my router, 2 desktop and 2 laptop. The desktops
> > can see each other and I can transfer files between the two but they can't
> > see the laptops and the laptops can't see the desktops. They are all on
> > the
> > same workgroup, one of the desktops even uses a wireless card to access
> > the
> > router. Any help or ideas???
>
>
>

Review the following for clues to your setup:

http://labmice.techtarget.com/networ...rowsersrvc.htm


Do let us know if this helps. Thanks!


"lsanroman" wrote:

> One laptop is using XP Pro and the other XP Home. Neither can see any other
> computer. One desktop is using XP Pro and the other is using XP home and they
> can see each other and send files to each other. All are using DHCP and are
> configured identically when I set up the network. I'd rather not post all the
> ipconfigs but if you can send me your address, I will send them to you. I
> just don't want them posted for all to see. I've even removed McAfee firewall
> and disabled Microsoft firewall to no avail. Thanks for your help.
>
> "Desmond Lee" wrote:
>
> > Are they on the same IP subnet, since you mentioned a router being used?
> > Default gateway? Any broadcast traffic dis/allowed? What kind of platforms
> > are they on (Win 2000, XP, XP SP2, etc.)?
> >
> > It would be helpful if
> > ipconfig /all
> > can be run and posted here for further analysis.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > "lsanroman" wrote:
> >
> > > I have several computer on my router, 2 desktop and 2 laptop. The desktops
> > > can see each other and I can transfer files between the two but they can't
> > > see the laptops and the laptops can't see the desktops. They are all on the
> > > same workgroup, one of the desktops even uses a wireless card to access the
> > > router. Any help or ideas???

www.careyholzman.com/net1.htm

Carey

"lsanroman" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:B2CFC164-A8BB-490A-9F5C-(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have several computer on my router, 2 desktop and 2 laptop. The desktops
> can see each other and I can transfer files between the two but they can't
> see the laptops and the laptops can't see the desktops. They are all on
> the
> same workgroup, one of the desktops even uses a wireless card to access
> the
> router. Any help or ideas???

Can any one help me with this-I am using a wireless laptop that is networked
to my desktop-it seems that i can only see the shared info when the desktop
is on but not the other way around-I am sure this is a simple fix-can someone
help!?? please

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thanks

"lsanroman" wrote:

> I have several computer on my router, 2 desktop and 2 laptop. The desktops
> can see each other and I can transfer files between the two but they can't
> see the laptops and the laptops can't see the desktops. They are all on the
> same workgroup, one of the desktops even uses a wireless card to access the
> router. Any help or ideas???