No Internet connection via wireless XP Pro and LinkSys B A..

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Have you set up a home network? You need to enter a workgroup name that is
exactly the same on both computers.

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Colin Barnhorst [MVP Windows - Virtual Machine]
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"John" <johnmglass@cogeco.ca> wrote in message
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> Hi,
> I am running two computers in a workgroup. Both have XP Pro SP2
> installed. Computer 1 is the host, with DSL Cable modem connected to
> LinkSys G series router. I have full internet connection here. I
> cannot browse the network to see computer 2. Computer 2 has Linksys B
> series wireless adaptor installed (USB) and shows connection to access
> point, but no internet connection.
>
> I have all firewalls turned off, except for the Linksys firewall. The
> MAC address for computer 2 has been entered into the linksys filter.
> If I hard-wire connect computer 2 to the linksys router, I have full
> connection and browsing.
>
> What do I need to do to computer 1 to allow it to see computer 2 when
> configured as wireless?
>
> I'm pulling my hair out on this one...it's probably something real
> simple that I just haven't thought of. Any ideas and suggestions
> would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
>
> John.