Problems sharing internet connection & files on small wireless net

I was sold a Linksys Wireless G Access Point and Wireless G USB Network
Adaptor as a solution to network a PC running WinME which also runs a USB
Cable broadband modem to access the internet (with an available Ethernet
Port). I want to connect the laptop running XP via the Wireless Adapter and
share internet access with the PC and share files on both machines.

I attached the Access Point directly to the Ethernet port in the modem, and
ran the Linksys setup software, and installed the USB Adapter to the laptop,
both installed perfectly although I did notice that a Bridge was installed on
the laptop?

There appears to be a strong connection between the two machines but here's
the problem:

Whilst I can connect to the internet on the PC, I am unable to access the
net via the laptop. Also, when I look at the network places in both PC's, I
am unable to see the respective machines on the network and therefore cannot
share any files.

There are no firewalls installed on either machine, and I am sure that
during setup, I gave the same Network Place name on each machine.

Ok, so I'm a total newbie in this regard, could someone be kind enough to
provide me with some instructions or a checklist of things I need to enable
or look out for? Have I set the hardware correctly? Did I need the Broadband
Router instead? Oh and in case you are wondering, it was PC World.

Many thanks, this thing has driven me crazy for a few hours today!

I have a very similar problem, that i also need help with.

I have a laptop running Win XP and a desktop running Win ME. I want to share
the dial up conection on the desktop and the files and printers, but have the
same problems of the computers unable to see each other dispite them both
showing good connections.

i had got it working before installing SP2 but now it won't work at all

please help