Computer to Computer not working

[azcamper]

I am attempting to set up a home network consisting of a desk top connected to an Actiontec GT701GT DSL gateway modem through the Ethernet port and a Laptop through the wireless port. I can access the Internet just fine through either computer, but can't connect computer to computer. Both are running XP and I have run the XP wireless network setup wizard. Do I need to disable the firewall in each computer? Any other ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks, AZcamper

[Whyzman]

Have you looked here:

http://www.qwest.com/internethelp/modems/gt701/answers.html

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[azcamper]

Yes, I have studied all that information and still can't find a solution.

AZcamper

[mjc]

File and Print Sharing turned on?

Workgroup names the same?

Can either machine 'see' the other?

[azcamper]

I was able to resolve the problem by disabling Norton firewall on both computers. Now I need to figure out how to secure the network and still allow computer to computer interface. Thanks for your help and quick attention to this problem!

AZcamper

[mjc]

You should be able to configure the firewall to allow it...but since I don't use Norton, I can't tell you how.