lan connection

[havoc]

sometimes when i using crossover cable for doing lan connection, i can easily detect my friend's directory easily, on the other hand it is become difficult for my friend to find my share document
do someone ever find this kind of situations?-

[merlin_2]

what operating systems are you having this problem with...has you friend got a firewall and allow you to share folders?did you use direct cable connection or network wizard...