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solidous
09-26-2000, 06:05 PM
When i goto into network neighborhood, i cant see the other 2 comps on my network, i cant even see myself, but i can do the \\computername and it will work, but the other 2 can see each other, but cant see me, and i cant see either of them, anybody have any advice?
randy48
09-26-2000, 06:43 PM
A few questions...what OS are you using? Type cable? Hub? etc??????
solidous
09-26-2000, 06:59 PM
Oops! Sorry, i forgot to post the most vital info! Im using Win98se on all comps, cat5 cable, Linksys 10/100 nic's, a Linksys Hub ( 5-port with uplink, comes with the kit.) If theres anything else, just ask!
Mntsnow
09-26-2000, 07:03 PM
What protocols are you using? Have you double check the "workgroup name" to make sure that they are EXACT (both in name and CaSe)

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solidous
09-26-2000, 07:59 PM
All computers workgroups are WORKGROUP, in caps of course, and my protocals are IPX, and TC/IP. Anything else?
Mntsnow
09-26-2000, 08:41 PM
Well start off with what do you have set up for the IP addy's and subnets?
mourikise
09-27-2000, 12:18 AM
Hi solidous,

The problem is located to the computer that doesn't see the two others. So, you have to search for a problem in that PC's network configuration. I haven't used 9x for a long time and so I don't remember exactly what should be in the Network Properties and what not. I think this is a problem with NetBIOS or WINS. Also, ansure that this PC belongs to the WORKGROUP and not somewhere "else" (eg. WORGROUP).
Strip
10-07-2000, 03:47 PM
I've seen this problem on other computers. In all cases theese (one of the two) solutions worked:

1. Set a static IP to (all) computers. Win98se systems isn't very good in finding eachother, Static IP:s makes it easier.

2. Disable ACPI for the invisible computers. By some reason, some NIC:s don't want to cooperate with Win98se.
CMonster
10-09-2000, 03:25 AM
It sounds like you are just running a simple Windows peer-to-peer network. If you have NETBEUI protocol enabled you should not need a static IP address for each computer.

My question is: Do you have file sharing enabled and have you shared your drives?