Network only going one way 1

[Rhombus65]

I am posting this in the XP forum as I believe the problem to be with an XP Machine.

I am trying to network 3 Computers together, but one just won't play by the rules. I am not as familiar with XP as I am with all other Windows OS's. I am wondering if I am missing something.

#1 - Laptop running XP Home SP2
#2 - Computer running W98SE
#3 - Dell Dimension 3000, XP Home, SP2, ver. 2002 (Brand new)

(A few months ago I networked #1 + #2 with no problem)

1 - Lynksys WRT54GS wireless to wired router/gateway

I checked out the Lynksys settings and nothing seemed to be a problem. I even tried disabling the firewall to see if that was the problem. No luck. Could the there be something in the Lynksys setup that I am missing.

>All Computers can surf the internet
>#3 is able to find all shares on #1 + #2
>#3 can ping #1 + #2
>#1 + #2 are not able to find shares or ping #3
>Each computer has a unique name
>Each computer has the same network group name
>I turned off Windows Firewall on #3

No matter what I try #3 just won't allow the other computers in.

Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Jim: A+, MCP W2k, Master Electrician

"The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing..."
-Albert Einstein

 

[bcastner]

This is likely a firewall issue on #3.

. watch out for "hidden" firewall components in antivirus software; PC-Illan, for example, is notorious for this.

. watch out for VPN Client software. The CISCO VPN client is notorious for this. Uninstall, check for an update, and reinstall.

Hans-Georg's site be of help to you:

http://www.michna.com/kb/wxnet.htm

 

[Rhombus65]

bcastner:

Thank you for your reply.

I actually read a post the other day you wrote with the same info and I did not remember it.

I will take a closer look at this possibility.

Thanks again.

Jim: A+, MCP W2k, Master Electrician

"The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing..."
-Albert Einstein

 

[arteus]

Rhombus65

Ensure that you have simple file sharing enabled on the 3rd pc. This should help:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/filesharing.htm

regards

 

[Rhombus65]

arteus:

Thank you for the reply.

I will be sure and check to see if simple file sharing is enabled.

Jim: A+, MCP W2k, Master Electrician

"The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing..."
-Albert Einstein

 

[Rhombus65]

It turns out that the computer had McAfee firewall installed.

This is the first time I have seen a new computer shipped with a third party firewall.

Jim: A+, MCP W2k, Master Electrician

"The important thing is to not stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing..."
-Albert Einstein