Can't detect peer computers (Network)

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Jacky Luk

Hi,
I have been wondering why my computer can't detect other computers in my
office.
My computer was bought from DELL. And I have put in the correct workgroup
name and computer name. The network tree we have been using was placed at
the root, with the computer nodes at the root folder. My computer was set
behind a firewall. Tried authention whatever, tried disable firewall, DHCP
is working, I have a dynamic address everytime I start. The connection has
no problem to the internet. So what elses can I set?
Thanks
Jack
 
Tried different configurations such as choosing others in creating a new
connection, then said I had no network... but the same results
Thanks
Jack
 
Jacky said:
Hi,
I have been wondering why my computer can't detect other computers in
my office.
My computer was bought from DELL. And I have put in the correct
workgroup name and computer name. The network tree we have been using
was placed at the root, with the computer nodes at the root folder.
My computer was set behind a firewall. Tried authention whatever,
tried disable firewall, DHCP is working, I have a dynamic address
everytime I start. The connection has no problem to the internet. So
what elses can I set? Thanks
Jack
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Have you tried running the New Network wizard on all machines?
 
Jacky said:
What? :) Never heard of it. My system is winxp pro sp2
Thanks
Jack
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Start-My Network Places-New Network Wizard or Start-Connect to-Show all
connections-New network Wizard

That will automatically configure your network for you.

HTH
 
Jacky Luk said:
What? :) Never heard of it. My system is winxp pro sp2
Thanks
Jack
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We have a standalone DHCP server running Windows 2000 Server. Would this be
a problem?
I don't have access to this machine...
Thanks
Jack
 
Jacky said:
We have a standalone DHCP server running Windows 2000 Server. Would
this be a problem?
I don't have access to this machine...
Thanks
Jack
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Sorry, didn't notice the "office" bit of your post. You should probably
speak to your office IT support in that case as there may be very good
reasons why you can't see other workstations. If you are using W2K server
then it's highly unusual to be able to see other workstations on the
network - all file sharing is done through shared drives on the server in my
experience. Can the other workstations see each other?
 
If you are
using W2K server then it's highly unusual to be able to see other
workstations on the network - all file sharing is done through shared
drives on the server in my experience. Can the other workstations see
each other?
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Not 'highly unusual'.
 
"browsing" for other computers (via Network Neighborhood) on the network
WILL be handicapped if you have NetBIOS turned off, which is often the
case since that's a "security tweak" that many people perform. Try
turning netBios back on. Also, the Browser Service should be running.

The "standard response" when people have dificulties getting a workgroup
up and running is to run the Network Setup Wizzard (on all the machines).
It will ensure that all necessary services and settings are correct. Try
that.
 
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