westernsun wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have 2 computers:
> - Laptop ( XP home) -- connected wirelessly to router
> - Desktop ( XP Pro)-- connected to router via LAN cable
>
> I've been having problem connecting my laptop and desktop using the
> firewire cable. Essentially, the physical connection is ok bcos I can
> see the active IEEE icon in both computers' system trays. However the
> problems are these:
> 1. I can ping the desktop from the laptop, but not the other way
> 2. In the Network Place > Entire Network > Workgroup in either
> computer, I can't find the other computer ie they are not talking
> 3. Even Start > Run> \\computername fails to detect the other
> computer.
>
> I've also shut down the firewalls and such, to no avail.
> I've tried the various connection options in Network Wizard, also no
> success. Some folders on each computer have been right clicked to
> allow sharing
>
> Am at wits end. Would anyone be able to help me troubleshoot this
> problem of connecting two computers using IEEE? Would appreciate v
> much. Thanks in advance
>
> Cheers! and Happy NY!

You don't need the firewire. The computers are already conected through your
router. Disconnect the firewire cable and try the networking wizard again on
both computers.

Kerry