Home Network Problem

[JamesHillyer]

Hi guys. I have 3 home desktop computers, all running Win XP Pro. All three are set up in the same workgroup, different names, under a Belkin Router. I have set the router up and all three can access the internet. My problem is computer 2 and 3 can see each other and share files, but the 'main' computer of the household can't see the other computers, and they can't see it.

When I went to investigate a little further under the router status, it says that computers 2 and 3 are connected (their name shows up with an IP address), but the first computer shows up with a name of '----', and it has an IP address, so I am assuming I haven't set something up properly on the first computer.

Any ideas guys?

FYI I have
Used the windows network setup disk
Reset the computers, modem, router, all in order

 

[AdmnPower]

well first of all make sure that you actually have your stuff shared properly. Second of all check to make sure that all of the computers are on the same workgroup. Perhaps you have your first computer setup with a static ip address when it should be obtaining one from the router.

 

[JamesHillyer]

well first of all make sure that you actually have your stuff shared properly. Second of all check to make sure that all of the computers are on the same workgroup. Perhaps you have your first computer setup with a static ip address when it should be obtaining one from the router.

Done and Done

Files are shared, and all computers are in the same workgroup. The problem isn't computer 2 not being able to see shared folders, but computer 2 (192.168.1.3) cannot see 'at all' computer 1 (192.168.1.2), and vice versa. AKA Start --> Run --> \\192.168.1.2 --> Enter, and it comes up with the cannot find computer warning.

All computers are also obtaining their IP address automatically. This is what has me so confused.

Thanks guys