Networking - Shared Folders - 101

5n4p

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Alright... I need some networking 101 information thrown at me.

My current situation:

I have 2 computers setup. Lets say A & B.
They are both on the same network/subnet with different default gateways.

My situation is... when both A & B are part of a workgroup they cannot see each other and cannot access the "shared folders" that I have shared.
But when I connect computer B to our DOMAIN here, then A can see the shared folders of B.

Why is this? and could anyone break this down in layman's terms?

I would appreciate it.

and if you need any other information from me, let me know.
I am currently just trying to learn some things.

Thanks