Can't ping IP

[Daniel Cordell]

I can't ping the current IP of a computer. I have 2 pcs running XP, pc
1 is connected to the web via cable modem, pc 2 is a stand alone.
Brought a 4 port router to connect to the cable modem and then to each
computer. Ran the network wizard , gave them unique names and
configured both machines for the same work group. Pc 2 could ping own
IP but not pc 1. Pc 1 couldn't ping either pc 2 or self.

Problem 2, cable modem currently connected to pc 1 via crossover cable
and works properly. When trying to connect modem to router neither the
crossover nor a patch cable will work.

[Steve Winograd]

In article >, Daniel Cordell
> wrote:
>I can't ping the current IP of a computer. I have 2 pcs running XP, pc
>1 is connected to the web via cable modem, pc 2 is a stand alone.
> Brought a 4 port router to connect to the cable modem and then to each
>computer. Ran the network wizard , gave them unique names and
>configured both machines for the same work group. Pc 2 could ping own
>IP but not pc 1. Pc 1 couldn't ping either pc 2 or self.

The most likely cause is an improperly configured firewall program on
Pc 1. Disable and un-install ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security,
etc. Then go to Start | Run | Msconfig | Startup and disable any
remnants of the firewall.

>Problem 2, cable modem currently connected to pc 1 via crossover cable
>and works properly. When trying to connect modem to router neither the
>crossover nor a patch cable will work.

Connect the cable modem to the router's WAN port, not to one of its
LAN ports, using a regular patch cable.
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[Daniel Cordell]

Could this be XP's firewall protection? When setting up pc 2 networking
I was asked if I wanted to setup firewall protection, I declined. I
wasn't asked that question on pc 1. How do I configure or uninstall
XP's firewall?

Steve Winograd wrote:

>In article >, Daniel Cordell
> wrote:
>
>
>>I can't ping the current IP of a computer. I have 2 pcs running XP, pc
>>1 is connected to the web via cable modem, pc 2 is a stand alone.
>>Brought a 4 port router to connect to the cable modem and then to each
>>computer. Ran the network wizard , gave them unique names and
>>configured both machines for the same work group. Pc 2 could ping own
>>IP but not pc 1. Pc 1 couldn't ping either pc 2 or self.
>>
>>
>
>The most likely cause is an improperly configured firewall program on
>Pc 1. Disable and un-install ZoneAlarm, Norton Internet Security,
>etc. Then go to Start | Run | Msconfig | Startup and disable any
>remnants of the firewall.
>
>
>
>>Problem 2, cable modem currently connected to pc 1 via crossover cable
>>and works properly. When trying to connect modem to router neither the
>>crossover nor a patch cable will work.
>>
>>
>
>Connect the cable modem to the router's WAN port, not to one of its
>LAN ports, using a regular patch cable.
>
>

[Steve Winograd]

In article >, Daniel Cordell
> wrote:
>Could this be XP's firewall protection? When setting up pc 2 networking
>I was asked if I wanted to setup firewall protection, I declined. I
>wasn't asked that question on pc 1. How do I configure or uninstall
>XP's firewall?

Windows XP Internet Connection Firewall
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/ic_firewall.htm
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Best Wishes,
Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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