Sharing files between 2 Windows 7 in a Windows Domain

rdore

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I have a Windows 2008 Server and Domain. I have 2 laptops in the Domain with Windows 7 Entreprise, both Wireless. I shared the drive that needs to be share.

From one Windows 7, I cannot access the other Windows 7, I do not see the PC, and the share and cannot map it.
From the Windows Server, I can access both PCs and the Folders without needing to logon since I am using the same userID.

From Windows 7, I can connect to the Server.

RD
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Laptops and Servers
OS
Windows 7
Is File and Printer sharing turned on for both?
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Lenovo ThinkPad T60
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate 64Bit
CPU
GenuineIntel Intel(R) Core(TM) DuoCore T2400 @ 1.83GHz
Motherboard
Intel(R) 82801G (ICH7 Family)
Memory
2.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
ThinkPad Display
Screen Resolution
1400x1050
Hard Drives
100Gb SATA
Keyboard
Standard Keyboard
Mouse
HID-compliant Mouse
Internet Speed
Cable Broadband - 54Mbps
Other Info
Intel(R) PRO/1000 PL Network Connection
11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter

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My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Laptops and Servers
OS
Windows 7
Well, it is working now!

I reset the Wireless router and it fixed (!) the problem.

I still do not understand what was casing the problem though.
To summarize:

I had 1 Windows Server 2008 wirh AD.
1 Laptop #1 with Windows 7 (Wireless) for 4 months (Upgraded from Vista)
1 Laptop #2 with Vista Business (Wireless)
1 Laptop with XP SP3 (Wireless)
1 Desktop with Vista Ultimate (Wireless)

All PCs are in the domain, using a single userID with Administrators Rights.

Since I upgraded the Laptop #1 to W7, I found that once in a while, my Vista laptop would not connect to the wireless after rebooting and I needed to reset the wireless router. XP and W7 where not having any problems, just the Vista (Both Laptop #2 and the Desktop)
After resetting the wireless,I was not having any problems sharing files between W7, XP and Vista.

Yesterday, I updated Laptop #2 to W7. After that, I could not connect to the W7's Laptops, Vista, and XP, but could from the Server.
I reset the Wireless router and it is all working.

Anyone had simular experience with Wireless and W7.

My wireless Firewall Router is a Fortinet WIFI60B.

Thanks for stopping by and for your input if any.
RD
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Laptops and Servers
OS
Windows 7
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