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Title: Wired pcs share files, wireless ps share files but not each other
Post by: tedstir on March 12, 2011, 12:12:10 PM

I can quickly  see files and Homegroup PCs on wireless or LAN PCs but not across topologies.  I have checked all settings on PCs and changing the settings makes no difference.  This seems to be a firewall issue but I cannot figure it out.  Wlan is unchecked.

Title: Re: Wired pcs share files, wireless ps share files but not each other
Post by: thecreator on March 12, 2011, 01:41:26 PM

Quote from: tedstir on March 12, 2011, 12:12:10 PM

I can quickly  see files and Homegroup PCs on wireless or LAN PCs but not across topologies.  I have checked all settings on PCs and changing the settings makes no difference.  This seems to be a firewall issue but I cannot figure it out.  Wlan is unchecked.

Hi tedstir,

Are all operating systems belonging to the same Workgroup?

What operating systems are installed on each computer? What Software Firewall package is installed on each?

Title: Re: Wired pcs share files, wireless ps share files but not each other
Post by: tedstir on March 13, 2011, 01:28:47 PM

All PCs are on the same Homegroup and Workgroup (workgroup) and same operating system (Win 7) and all are using Norton 360 software firewall.

Title: Re: Wired pcs share files, wireless ps share files but not each other
Post by: FurryNutz on March 13, 2011, 02:20:21 PM

and what happens if you disable the Norton FW software?

Title: Re: Wired pcs share files, wireless ps share files but not each other
Post by: tedstir on March 13, 2011, 02:46:18 PM

Problem resolved!  Tried disabling Norton without success then unjoined Homegroup and rejoined...presto fixed.  Thanks for all the help.

Title: Re: Wired pcs share files, wireless ps share files but not each other
Post by: FurryNutz on March 13, 2011, 06:21:30 PM

If you need the Norton FW going, add a rule or set up the Norton SW to allow the connections.

Title: Re: Wired pcs share files, wireless ps share files but not each other
Post by: davevt31 on March 13, 2011, 08:44:00 PM

Better idea is to get rid of Norton  :)