Can't ping remote computer by IP or name

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by rburchill, Jan 1, 2006.

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  1. rburchill

    rburchill Private E-2

    I'm very frustrated and confused. Any light that can be shed on my situation would be greatly appreciated.

    Host computer: Dell Dimension 4100, Intel Pentium III processor, 996MHz, 512MB RAM. Motorola Surfboard cable modem connected to Netgear WGR614v6 router. Running Windows XP Pro SP2. One user account w/ password named HOME. Computer name = COMPUTER1.

    Remote computer: Emachine T1115, Intel Celeron processor, 996MHz, 256 MB RAM. Netgear WG111 802.11g Wireless USB2.0 network adapter. Running Windows XP Pro SP2. Once user account w/ password named FAMILY. Computer name = COMPUTER2.

    Problem: While I can connect to the internet fine from both machines, I cannot ping COMP2 from COMP1 by either IP or name. Can't file share. Can't browse the network. Previously received system error = "Duplicate name exists on the network," but I resolved that somehow?! I know just enough to be dangerous and I think that's the problem. I get very confused by all the options. I'm a very linear thinker just looking for a 1-2-3 type diagnostic checklist approach to solving this. Basically, whenever I'm offered a choice of settings, I'm at a loss.

    Again, any help would be GREATLY appreciated.
     
  2. Adrynalyne

    Adrynalyne Guest

    One thread is sufficient.
     
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