>
> Linux, of course, doesn't know the computer's names in the Windows
> network so I have to ping by address. Once again I get exactly the same
> results. Ping from laptop to desktop fails.
>
>
A clue, a clue!
Yes, Linux does know the computer's (hosts) names. That's all a function of
ARP. Me thinks you've cross-threaded that filter with incorrect settings.
When all else fails, go auto.
AG
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