WinXP to Win2K wireless network

I am trying to network a laptop running Win2k with a desktop running WinXP. The desktop has a wireless router hardwired to it. The laptop is using a network adapter. WinXP has function that you can create a disk for loading on the computer that you want to set up. This disk doesn't work on Win2K.
I have put both computers put in the same workgroup, so how now do I get the laptop to connect with the desktop.
I have tried searching for other computers with the laptop, but nothing.
Thanks
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Are you able to ping the IP address of the other workstation? Is the Firewall on both PCs allowing the LAN to be a "Trusted" zone? If you cannot get a Ping from either comptuer, then the Firewall would be the next area to check. Also, check to make sure that you are actually getting an IP from the Router.

 

I know this is a dumb question but where do I get the IP address from the computer. I think you open a prompt window and type "ping address".
Is that correct?

 

The network adaptor Icon in Network neighborhood, or when you open a Command window (Run > CMD), and type 'ipconfig /all' will bring up your network adaptor IP and other good info that you will need.

 

I have pinged from both computers no problem.
I try to do a search for computers, with nothing showing.
I have the firewalls turned off right now.