What OSes are the computers running?
WHat is the message text exactly? For XP, what errors are
logged on the event log?
>-----Original Message-----
>Someone please help. I have a desktop and a laptop with
>the MN-700 Wireless Router (it came with the pcmcia card
>for my dell laptop). Both computers can be on the
>internet at the same time with no trouble. I have cable
>dsl and enjoy great downloads, but I can't get the file
>and print sharing to work. The Broadband Network
utility
>states only the ip address of the laptop when working on
>the desktop and vice versa. I have tried using tcpip,
>netbios,& ipx following exact instructions with no
>avail. Even when I have attempted to turn on a
directory
>by right clicking I receive an error "Server system...."
>and the dir won't share. Nor will the printer. I have
>tried pinging the ip's of each computer and the ip
>responds back. Why can't I see the other computer? The
>workgroup name is the same on each machine and each
>maching is named desktop and laptop accordingly. Could
>someone please give me a clue. I have disable the
>internet connection firewall as well. ANY HELP!!??
>Thanks in advance. I know this shouldn't be this
>difficult.
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