Mac sees Windows, Windows can't see Mac

I've been sharing files between my iMac (OS 10.4.10) and my Windows XP Pro, SP2 laptop for months with minimal problems, but suddenly I can't access my Mac from the Windows machine.
I've tried by typing '\\[ip address]\[user]' in the address bar. After a long delay, I get 'Windows cannot find \\[ip address]\[user]. Check the spelling and try again or try searching for the item...'
I've also tried by using the Add Network Place Wizard, also typing '\\[ip address]\[user]. After a long pause, I get 'The folder you entered does not appear to be valid. Please choose another.
I can, however, access the shared files on the Windows machine by using Connect to Server. I can ping the notebook from the Mac, but can't ping the Mac from the notebook.
I've tried with both firewalls turned off--no difference.
The Mac is plugged into a Netgear WGR614 wireless router and the laptop is connected wirelessly.
Can't think of what has changed. I've added software, but don't think I've reset any of the network settings.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Fred

And... the 1st 3 numbers of the IP on both the Mac & PC are the same?
Sometimes the User prefs and the System orefs for sharing can disagree... sometimes System Profiler>Networks>Firewall don't agree with Sharing>Srevices... might check.
Sometimes these files get corrupted, permission deficient...
/Library/Preferences/com.apple.sharing.firewall.plist
/Users/nnnnLibrary/Preferences/com.apple.internetconnect.plist
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