I have been trying to setup Windows XP home networking here at my home
between 2 systems. I have 2 desktops.. 1 is XP home which I named "OLD" and
the other is XP Pro which I named "NEW" and both belong to the "HOME"
workgroup. Both connected to a Linksys Broadband router to connect to the
internet.

I have shared files, renamed workgroups, played with IP addresses and DNS
but still I am unable to see the systems in network places. If I am on ""OLD"
all I see in Network places is the shared files for the "OLD" system. Same
thing goes for the other one.

I have been through Microsofts help files over and over but still cannot
figure out the problem. I am able to ping IP addresses however I am unable to
ping the computername. IE. ping old or ping new. That doesnt work. What am I
missing here?