"Jim" <nopenotnow.com> wrote in message
news:aqqvu453skggo5m9gd57qdrs5d58b9m6pg@4ax.com...
> Ok, here's the deal
>
> One PC, one laptop and one wireless router.
> The PC is wired to the router.
> The laptop is connected wirelessly.
> Both are Windows XP SP3
> Both are on the same workgroup
> both have static IP's in the routers range
> both have sharing enabled folders
> Both can ping each other
> the laptop can map shared drives on the PC with no problem
> The PC can't find the shared drives on the laptop, or for that matter
> can't find the laptop itself on the workgroup network.
>
> I've tried dozens of IP, sharing, firewall, network settings, and more
> than a little prayer. It's driving me nuts.
>
> any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
>

I cannot see where you mention what security software you are using......it
too will require some tweaking.