"Network Name No Longer Available"

[Guest]

I have two computers (A & B).

A is a Windows 2000 Server desktop that connects to a router in wired
fashion with Intel Pro 100+ Management adapter.

B is a laptop running XP Pro that connects to the same router wirelessly (G)
at 54 Mbps.

The router is a D-Link DI-624. The router has the latest firmware, and the
adapters have the latest drivers. A & B both belong to the same workgroup. A
has a fixed IP. B has an IP automatically assigned. A's NIC is set to Auto
Negotiate.

Whenever I try to copy files from B to A via network shares (connecting by
A's IP address, not its network name), a few files will copy and then I get
"The specified network name is no longer available," with regard to A, even
though A still appears on the network and does not seem to have lost its
connectivity. In troubleshooting, I have changed B from wireless to wired
(also set to Auto), and I still get this error. I have shut down all software
firewalls and still get the error.

What do I need to do to prevent this network dropping from occuring? I need
this to work not only for copying files, but for keeping network shares open
between the two computers. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

This troubleshooting may help,

specified network name is not longer availableSystem error 64 - The specified network name is no longer available. System error 53. The network path was not found. Event ID 3013 - Description: The ...
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I have two computers (A & B).

A is a Windows 2000 Server desktop that connects to a router in wired
fashion with Intel Pro 100+ Management adapter.

B is a laptop running XP Pro that connects to the same router wirelessly (G)
at 54 Mbps.

The router is a D-Link DI-624. The router has the latest firmware, and the
adapters have the latest drivers. A & B both belong to the same workgroup. A
has a fixed IP. B has an IP automatically assigned. A's NIC is set to Auto
Negotiate.

Whenever I try to copy files from B to A via network shares (connecting by
A's IP address, not its network name), a few files will copy and then I get
"The specified network name is no longer available," with regard to A, even
though A still appears on the network and does not seem to have lost its
connectivity. In troubleshooting, I have changed B from wireless to wired
(also set to Auto), and I still get this error. I have shut down all software
firewalls and still get the error.

What do I need to do to prevent this network dropping from occuring? I need
this to work not only for copying files, but for keeping network shares open
between the two computers. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Two possible issues here:

1. Faulty powersaving option on wired network card. Look for an 'Allow
Windows to turn this card off to save power' option and untick it.

2. Automatic disconnection of shares. There is a registry fix for this.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/297684