[pchelpers] Networking - Calling on all computer gurus for help

I am trying my hands at networking for the first time, connecting my laptop
computer to my main computer. Everything is well. I connected the router and
both computers are connected to the internet. I am able to access the laptop
from the main computer without problem. However, when I want to access the
main computer from the laptop the main computer will not let me get there. 
 
I have been running Zone Alarm Pro on both computers. Since the router does
have a firewall in it could there be a conflict with Zone Alarm? If that is
the case, would it be safe to shut off Zone Alarm? I do not want to
uninstall Zone Alarm. I definitely will be running the laptop away from home
without the router and feel that I need Zone Alarm for protection. 
 
What should I do, please?????
 
Inge Pshebnicki
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada 
  
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