Setting up LAN on cable modem

[SilverCeli]

I just hooked up two computers through a router but i cant see either computer from the other (if that makes sense). When i go to the settings for the router it shows both as being hooked up. Any ideas? One is running XP home, one XP pro.

[Droppyale]

make sure they are both on the same "workgroup".

[Droppyale]

also, are you running any type of software firewall?

[SilverCeli]

im pretty sure i set up the same workgroup and i shut down all firewalls for now. how can i double check the workgroup name on each computer?

[Droppyale]

right click on "my computer" ====> "properties" ===> "computer name"

[SilverCeli]

yup same workgroup. when i go to "My network places" on the one with XP pro I see "Shared files on XXXX" when i do the same on the XP Home all I see is a link to msn.com

[John Prophet]

How are you trying to "see" them? In "My network places"?

Maybe you need to share some files by right clicking etc.

[SilverCeli]

i shared a few files but i dont "see" the other computer when i go to explore

[John Prophet]

make sure you have a few files shared on both computers. Then see if they both show up in each others network places.

You can go to the command prompt and type in "net view" without the quotes, that should show the computers in the workgroup so you should be able to see both comps from each comp.

If you still cant maybe you could do a "ipconfig /all" and post that up.....

Are both comps getting the internet?

[SilverCeli]

both have internet. when i do net view i see this computer that im on. when i do it on the other it says "no valid entries"