"Seeing" a second computer in a network.

I have created a network using an Apple Time Capsule.  I have 2 notebooks (pc based) that are both able to access my network.  However, when I attempt to access the notebooks from my network i can only "see" one of them.  When I try to connect to them using the GO, Connect to server drop down menu only one of the computers appears.  I would like to be able to access both of them.

OK, so again, let's go one step at a time...First the Time Capsule.  The settings you need are here (circled in red - you can ignore the rest of my settings), and this is on my older 2008 TimeCapsule so it should be the same as yours, I think.
On the iMac, are you able to find the WINS settings tab after clicking the "Advanced" button in the Network Preference Pane?
It should have the same name as the workgroup name in the Time Capsule (I'm at work so my Airport settings are disabled).
I don't have a VM up and running to get Windows 7 screenshots, but from what you've said, I take it you are more familiar with Windows anyway...if so, configure the Windows machines to use the same workgroup (if not, I'll take screenshots later).
This should at least get you to the point where the machines can "see' each other, either in the Finder sidebar on the iMac or in "My Network Places" in Windows.  Once you're at that point I guess we can see if sharing is working.

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