Win XP and Win98SE and PPoE, computers can't see eachother

[Olazabal]

Hi,

first the configuration:

Windows XP computer and Win98SE computer. Both have normal NICs. Both are connected to a hub, from which the whole neetwork is connected to Nokia ADSL.

Internet works fine, both computers have the access. Adsl requires PPoE-client which assigns somekind of "virtual" ips for both of the computers. Also the adsl requires, that in the NIC of one computer has a certain ip 192.168.1.2 assigned.

If I ping with those "virtual" PPoE ips, they work fine. So somekind of connection is working.

I've installed the following protocols/services on both comps:

Tcp/ip, Client fo MS networks, File and pronter sharing, NW Link SPX/IPX

So the problem is, that the comps can't see eachother. If I look the Network neighbourhood, it only displays the computer itself. The workgroup settings are correct and so are the subnet masks etc. How can I get the network going, also I'd like to have the printer sharing on. I think it's the matter of configuring the right piece of network. I really don't understand this PpoE thing. Anyone, any clues? Thanks

 

[GiaBetiu]

For Microsoft networks, there is a must to solve NetBIOS resolution.
Try if it is working. When you are trying to browse the network, they will use NetBIOS resolution (W98 for sure). So, try a &quot;net view \\<machine_name>&quot;. Then you will se if NetBIOS resolution is working.
Why do yu need IPX/SPX? Better install NetBEUI (it was designed for small networks, and it will work with NetBIOS).
IPX/SPX it is an re-engineering implementation of the well known Novell protocol (and, MS didn't know all tricks from Novell).
Anyway, my advice: fix only one protocol (TCP/IP). Test if it is working. Test name resolution for IP and also for NetBIOS. When this are working correctly, the problems will be less. Gia Betiu
m.betiu@chello.nl
Computer Eng. CNE 4, CNE 5

 

[salserocito]

Install NETBeui on each of the PC's... it'll see eachother after that!

Otherwise, make sure that you are using a correctly configured LMHOSTS files on each of the PC's.

Good Luck!