can't file share files wirelessly over WRT54G router

I have a plain NETBIOS/NETBEUI file sharing network of 3 computers.
The 2 desktops are wired. One runs OS/2 Warp, the other Win XP Pro.
they are connected via a Linksys WRT54G version 2 router with the
latest (Aug 05) firmware. Both desktops can access the internet via
tcp/ip and share files with NETBIOS. I have not used netbios over
tcpip because I like the security of having my file sharing not being
routable.

I also have a Dell Inspiron 5650 with both wired and wireless
adapters, set up with tcpip for internet access and NETBIOS for file
sharing.

The problem is that while the Dell can access the internet wirelessly
without problem, it cannot share files over the wireless connection.
It cannot see or access the other computers, nor can the desktops see
or access it. When I plug in via wired ethernet, file sharing works
without problem.

I got the linksys configured for wep security, with a 26 digit
password. I have tried changing the dell settings from shared to open
and back, but nothing works. I've even tried to disable wireless
security entirely to no avail.

I've had file sharing work wirelessly in the past with this router so
I'm wondering what has changed. I may not have tried to share files
since I did the firmware upgrade, so I"m wondering if something
changed in firmware that would prevent me from sharing files.

Anyone have any suggestions for settings to try in the router and/or
laptop to fix this?
TIA
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