My computer can't see others computers in network neigborhood 1

[Paco75]

Hi there,

I got a network at home made of 2 Pc on win98 se and a stand alone server running win 2000. All are linked to a small D-Link Cable/DSL router.

I was able to see other computer since yesterday! But now only the other computer and the server can see my PC and acces my files. From my computer I can see neither the other PC or the server... and I can go on the web!

I've pigned the PC and the Server from the blind PC and ping respond correctly...

if someone have an advice or a tip to solve this! I will be glad

thanks

 

[jrbarnett]

Check that the client for Microsoft networks is in the network control panel, and also that the workgroup name is set correctly to match that in the other PC's.

John

 

[Paco75]

The client for microsoft networks is present and the workgroup name is also correct...

 

[jeramy]

Have you checked the WINS settings on the 2000 server and the setting for the WINS server in Network neighborhood on the 98 machine?

Mitmont

 

[ReddLefty]

Sounds like Master Browser issues. It can take up to 2 hours for your computers to be seen again. You need to setup your Windows 2000 Server to be the Master Browser. See faq96-3728 for some info on it.





"In space, nobody can hear you click..."

 

[firsthart]

Are you using IP on your home network? If you have a static IP set on the two PCs make sure the network part is the same as the server and other PC.

 

[Paco75]

Where can I find the "Browser Monitor" they are talking about in the FAQ96-3728?

 

[ReddLefty]

It's part of the Windows NT or higher Resource Kits. Look for "Browmon.exe".

In Windows NT it was called BROWSTAT.EXE (DOS version) and I think from 2000 and up it's not BROWMON.EXE.

The Resource Kit must be purchased. It's not a free tool. If you have a subscription to MSDN, then you should have the Resource Kits included.



"In space, nobody can hear you click..."

 

[isokocons]

If you can Ping, the other PCs, from this computer, it means that your TCP is configured correctly and that you do not have an IP address problem.

Since you have a windows 2000 + 2 windows 98 PCs, The question is, Is windows 2000 the domain controller or are you running everything on a workgroup level. All 3 computers must be running either in a workgroup or in a domain.

***Also make sure you enabled Printer and file sharing on the windows 2000 computer.***

 

[Paco75]

I can now see other computers... the problem dissapeared as he appeared... out of the blue! I don't know why! Anyway thanks for helping!

I will try to set up my server as the Master Browser later... when I will buy Win 2000 Ressources Kit.

Thanks again

 

[edfair]

You might want to include NETBUI as a protocol. It seems to help systems keep track of what is hooked to the pipe.

Ed Fair
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