File sharing - can't see a Mac that's asleep

Trying to setup file sharing between my Mac (PBook G4) and a team member's Mac. Problem: I can't access the other Mac through the Network or Go menu (using IP number) when the other Mac is asleep. I have to go over to the other machine, wake it (just moving the mouse is sufficient), then return to my Mac. Not convenient, especially when working from home.
I tried assigning a fixed IP address to each machine hoping it was a problem with network identity (we have a strange network). No luck. Any thoughts?
My Mac:
PowerBook G4, 10.4.2
Sharing settings: Personal File Sharing ON
Firewall: Off (no real reason why -- just haven't turned it on yet)
Other Mac:
G4, 10.3.9
Sharing: Personal File Sharing, Windows Sharing, FTP Access ON
Firewall: ON (PFS and Windows checked to allow them through)
PS - Eventually want to use SharePoints to establish OS9-like sharing rights.

Putting the hard drive to sleep is an additional option in the energy saver system preference. Unlike display or system sleep, there is no time-to-sleep slider for this; it is an on or off checkbox at the bottom of the pane. When checked, the hard drive will spin down if it hasn't been accessed for a while, even if the system is awake. When the system next needs to access the drive, there is a delay while the drive spins up, but it does not otherwise have any effect on the system's sleep or wake state.
If your software claims it can wake the Mac, it is referring to waking the system. If it doesn't do that, you should contact its maker for assistance with the appropriate settings, for upgrades that might be needed for Tiger, etc.

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