Can Not Access ALL of my Network , Need Help Please

Question

Hello I can see all three systems on my home network, but I can only access 2 of them. I use NetBios is over TCP/IP . I use Client for MS .   On Computer #1 -Win XP Pro Media ,Dim 8400, it reads Ethernet Area Local Connection I see all 3 systems I can access 1 & 3 I can not access # 2 what ever I do it seems. IP 192.168.1.100 Sub Neet 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.1 On Computer #2 -Win XP Pro,Dim 8300 it reads Ethernet Bridge (Network Bridge)3:I can see all 3 systems I can access all 3 systems. IP 19.2.168.1.101 Sub net 255.255.255.0 Gateway 192.168.1.1. On Computer #3, T500, Win 98SE I can after logging off and logging back on, see all 3 systems and access them. I have also notice that on the network adapter, there is a tiny 'Lock' if that is the problem, how do I deal with that? thank a million

Midnightbandit9 · Answer

The tiny lock you see notes that the firewall is enabled for that connection.  It would be a good idea to disable that and all other firewalls on that system and see if you can access it.

nick9122 · Answer

It's unlocked. But it did not change anything.

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