If you're running any software firewalls on your individual computers, that
could be the issue. Programs like those from Symantec or ZoneAlarm will do
this without the proper settings.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP
Associate Expert
Expert Zone -
www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
"D. Isaacs" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> I'm having a problem with a home network. I am using a
> MN-700 Wireless G Base station. Connected to a ethernet
> card on Computer 1 and a MN-730 Wireless G PCI Adapter on
> Computer 2. Both computers are connected to the same
> workgroup and have file sharing turned on. Computer 1
> can see and access shared files on computer 2 as well as
> access the internet. Computer 2 can access the internet
> but cannot access shared files on computer 1. Do you
> have any ideas as to how to remedy the situation? I have
> tried everything that I can think of and I'm at my wits
> end!! I have called in a computer tech support and he
> can't figure out whats wrong either. Please help!
>