Ping problems

[sharc]

I have networked my desktop and laptop computers together using a NIC in the desktop and a USB ethernet adapter for the laptop. I had it up and running when I first did the installation of netwrok using TCP/IP. After taking my laptop on a recent trip, I tried to hook the two computers up again today with no luck.

It seems that I can ping both computers from my desktop but cannot see the laptop drives in Network Neighborhood in Explorer. However when I try to ping from the laptop, it won't even ping itself. When I ping the laptop's IP address, it reads;

Ping: Transmission failed, error code 10050

I have called the manufacturer of the USB device but they are telling me it is a windows probelm (which I am inclined to believe). I have uninstalled and re-installed both the device itself as well as the TCP/IP protocols, neither worked. Any suggestions, have any of you seen the 10050 error code before?

 

[iSeriesCodePoet]

DHCP vs. Static?
Mike Wills
IT Corporate Support (aka iSeries Progammer)
koldark@koldark.net

 

[sharc]

I assume it is Static (how could I check?), desktop is 192.168.0.1
laptop is 192.168.0.2, using a simple crossover cable between the two.

 

[jeter]

right click on your network neighborhood and then go to properties. double click on the NIC and look under the ip tab. It will show obtain an ip or set a static.

Do you have a link connection to the laptop?
Make sure your in the same subnet ( 255.255.255.0 ) example.
Jeter@LasVegas.com
J.Fisher CCNA

 

[wybnormal]

Ping: Transmission failed, error code 10050

That comes from either the WINSOCK or the driver ( more then likely) and tells you that it's socket error 10050 which is a call saying the network is down.. helpful isnt it?

The USB driver is not working correctly for some reason. I have seen troubles with laptops and USB unless you have the latest BIOS, SP and driver. My two compaqs are a case in point. They work now.. but it was painful

MikeS
"Diplomacy; the art of saying 'nice doggie' till you can find a rock" Wynn Catlin

 

[sharc]

Jeter, it is a static IP. Subnet is the same (255.255.255.0).

Wybnormal, the funny thing is, I had no problem with the same set-up when I first did the install. Everything was working fine. Taking your advice I tried reinstalling the drivers for the USB and that did not seem to make a difference. I am checking now on D-link's website for a newer driver. Hoping that works.

 

[Netcracker]

hai buddy do one thing check if ur driver in laptop is allright and one more thing check if it is connfigured for the right subnet mask 255.255.255.0 <----this should be the number...next thing u got to check if ur USB thing is allright .try replace another laptop in place of the original one and see. also recollect if any config changes u have made on ur laptop