remote admin login failed??

[german]

hello there,
Setting 5.0 on both desktop server and laptop with an essentially default install using WinXP, I find that using the Administrator Tool, I can only log into ServerHost: "localhost" using Username: "root" and the password I made. Also, I can only hit the desktop from the laptop using Remote Desktop connection. I can't even use the WinXP machine name or the IP address for the Serverhost. I am confused of how to solve it? Anyone have any suggestions?
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[sierra]

Mysql listens only on the localhost at port 3306 to enable it to listen externally, you need to configure it that way. Also make sure the firewall isn't blocking it. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --