On 29 Nov 2005 11:38:02 -0800, "Tamlyn Rhodes" <*email_address_deleted*> wrote:

>Chuck wrote:
>> When you use a cross-over cable, "This connection has limited or no
>> connectivity" is normal. Did you try using the connectiion when the error is
>> being displayed?
>
>Ah, I didn't know about APIPA. Yes I did try it anyway but each pc is
>only able to see itself (after disabling the wifi).
>
>> If you use Kerio, and it is set to "trust the ethernet connection", does that
>> include all addresses on there? Double check that, or un install Kerio, to make
>> sure that's not a problem. Misconfigured firewalls are probably the most common
>> cause for problems like yours.
>
>All addresses in the APIPA, 10.x.x.x and 192.168.x.x ranges are trusted
>on both computers. I tried disabling the firewalls but it's the same.
>I don't really fancy uninstalling them especially as the laptop used to
>work fine with the desktop before the desktop was upgraded.
>
>Hum...
>
> T.

OK, let's explore the "each pc is only able to see itself" issue. Please
provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each computer, as a start.
Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions precisely:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>

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Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
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