Wireless DSL modem. Networking the wired desktop and wireless laptop.

Guys,
And everything is working with exception.

I got this wireless DSL modem, wired to the desktop, and the desktop can not see the wireless laptop. But the laptop can see the desktop but no files/directories/printer.

Does DHCP need to be turned on?

The one thing this person wants, is his e-mail to appear on both machines at the same time.

I hope I have explained everything.

W. Kirk Crawford
Rochester Hills, Michigan

By the way, the Desktop is running 98 and the Laptop is running XP

W. Kirk Crawford
Rochester Hills, Michigan

W. Kirk Crawford wrote:

> By the way, the Desktop is running 98 and the Laptop is running XP
>
> W. Kirk Crawford
> Rochester Hills, Michigan

I'll give you some links which will help in setting up the lan, but
start by looking at any firewalls. Usually these cases are caused by
improperly configured firewalls. However, whoever "this person" is
should understand that unless s/he leaves the messages on the server,
the same mail cannot appear on both machines at the same time.

http://winhlp.com/wxnet.htm - Small Network Troubleshooter by Hans-Georg
Michna - If you take the time to go through this troubleshooter, it
will usually pinpoint the problem area(s).

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/...hoot_index.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/howto/
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/faq.htm
http://www.bcmaven.com/networking/myths.htm

Malke
--
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User

Thanks Malke.

Leaving the message on the server does allow both computers to have the messages on each.

I am going to talk him into getting rid of his desktop. Got to find a Docking Station for his laptop.

Thanks for the links. This will solve many questions.

Thanks again.

W. Kirk Crawford
Rochester Hills, Michigan