Lez Pawl wrote:
> <Haris.Hadzimuratovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1163622812.558533.287350@m7g2000cwm.googlegro ups.com...
> >
> > Lez Pawl wrote:
> >> <Haris.Hadzimuratovic@gmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:1163619087.125189.139680@h48g2000cwc.googlegr oups.com...
> >> > I'm trying to get my laptop and desktop on a network, and it doesn't
> >> > work when my computer is connected by wireless but it works when it's
> >> > wired into the router. I tried to enable File & Printer sharing under
> >> > the exceptions in the firewall, but on my laptop, that is not listed as
> >> > a checkable item, and it isn't on the list of programs to be added. I
> >> > need to browse for it and add it manually. Does anyone know where/how I
> >> > do that?
> >> >
> >>
> >> what is Firewall software........
> >
> > Just the included XP Pro firewall. I'm running XP Pro on both machines.
> >
>
> have you checked under the Advanced tab that Firewall is enabled for
> Wireless Network Connection ticking this box may make file and printer
> sharing checkable

Yeah, the wireless connection is checked. I've unchecked it before and
it made no difference.