Add computer to workgroup

Hi I'm running Windows XP Home on my desktop and laptop. I'm trying to set up a home network using a Linksys router. The desktop is connected to the router with an ethernet cable and the laptop is connected wirelessly. This is my first attempt at setting up a home network, so please excuse my ignorance.

I've set up the workgroup and to the best of my knowledge both of the pcs belong to this workgroup, however, on my desktop when I try to "View workgroup computers" I receive an error that states "(name of workgroup) is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions. The list of servers to this workgroup is not currently available. "

On my laptop when I "View workgroup computers" I don't get the same error and I'm able to see my laptop, but not my desktop.

Do you have any suggestions on how I might go about remedying this problem? If you have a link to step by step directions on how to appropriately set up a home network with Windows XP Home, I would greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

Sorry about that last post. I only half-heartedly searched prior posts prior to my post. It has been answered numerous times before. I just turned off the ICF on both computers, rebooted, and I'm all hooked up.

Thanks for a great forum!

 

Thanks for letting us know you got it cured.