Can't get any file sharing to work

I have 10.6.2 installed on a mac pro and mac book pro, and I can't share anything between them. Both have file sharing turned on, both have these exceptions allowing incoming connections with the built in firewall. Not only can I not mount or connect to the other computer through file sharing, the itunes home sharing doesn't work, and the iphoto sharing doesn't work either.
Since nothing seems to work, it makes me think the router has something to do with it. I am using the Verizon FiOS Actiontec router. I would appreciate any help in finally getting my home network of 3 macs actually working together.

UPDATE:
i restored my factory router settings, and rebooted the router, and now the mac pro sees the laptop, but not vice versa. connecting mac pro to laptop worked one time, then failed after that. and itunes home sharing still doesn't work.
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