Need help with file sharing!!!!! PLEASE!

[Tchen811]

Ok here is the situation. I have three computers hooked up to a Dlink 614+ wireless router. Two desktops and one laptop, all running xp pro. All computers are connected via ethernet cord.

OK here is the problem. Desktop A can see the other two computer on the network and can also access them. On Desktop B, it can see all computers, but CANNOT access the laptop. On the laptop, it can see all computer, but CANNOT access Desktop B. I've disabled XP firewall but it still doesn't work. I've checked and double checked the network configuration of the computers and they are all pretty much the same.

Oh one more thing, Desktop A can ping all the other computers, but Desktop B and the laptop cannot ping each other. I have no idea what's the problem.

I've ran out of ideas and it's driving me crazy! Any help is appreciated!

 

[PCHPlayer]

Check the MAC and IP addresses to make sure there is not a conflict. I've heard you can override the hardware MAC address somehow. How are you assigning IP addresses? DHCP?

 

[Tchen811]

it's dhcp from the router. how do I override the MAC address?

 

[Tchen811]

ok turns out it's zonealarm that is the problem. Even if it is shut down, it still blocks traffic

 

[JackMDS]

Log to the following page.

Scroll down, in the middle (yellow hi-lited) you will find info, and links to solve sharing problems.

Link: Basic Networking

 

[Tchen811]

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