It could be name resolution or computer browser issue. You may try to access
each other using IP address, net use h:
\\remotepcipaddress\sharedfodlername.
Computer Browser
You may try to use browstat.exe from NT resource kit to check the
master browser status. Or stop computer browser on w2k/xp. ...
www.chicagotech.net/browser.htm


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"Jean" <fakeaddress@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> I've just set up first network with one WIN98SE PC, one network storage
> adapter connecting USB HDD, two Vista laptops and a Gaming Bridge
> connecting a satellite TV receiver. I can share files between all
> computers, share the scanner & printer direct wired to my WIN98SE PC and
> surf the Internet at fantastic speed on all three computers. The network
> HDD and WIN98SE PC are wired to router while the Gaming Bridge and two
> Vista laptops use wireless G.
>
> Sounds good doesn't it, but it's not. It takes forever to get these
> different devices talking to each other (15-30 minutes) with lots of error
> messages about "no such devive name". The exception is router access to
> the Internet is excellent from all PC's with no delay.
>
> What is wrong and how do I fix this problem with peer-to-peer connectivity
> ? I have configured all firewalls to permit file sharing etc and have even
> shut all firewalls off on all machines but the peers are still very slow
> to recognize each other.
>
> Anyone got any ideas on what is wrong, or is this typical for home
> networks ?