CMD command \\IP_Address is not working, \\computerName will be OK

[ricky]

I got 2 XP Pro. client computers with me now.

Both 2 computers have no problem of doing following.
1. Able to Ping computerName or Ping IP_address
2. Able to Connect via CMD command \\computerName

Unfortunately, 1 of these computers can't connect to server CMD command
\\IP_Address.

Any inputs will highly appreciated.

Ricky

 

[Jack [MVP-Networking]]

Hi
Try to flash the computers local DNS cache.
C:\>ipconfig /flushdns
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

 

[ricky]

Thanks for your reply.
But Problem still there after "ipconfig /flushdns"
any other Idea?

 

[GTS]

What response do you see when you try? (If you're doing this from the Run
box open a command prompt instead and enter Start \\IP_Address to see the
output.)

 

[ricky]

" \\IP_Address is not accessible. You might not have permission to use the
network resource. Contact the administrator of the server to find out if you
have access permissions".

 

[Bostjan Glazar]

It might be a security issue.
Try sharing a folder on the server with full permissions (apply that for the
folder and for the share).

 

[ricky]

If there's security issue...
It should be the same result no matter which of the following method is
used.
\\IP address
\\Computer Name

But, \\Computer Name is working properly and \\IP address doesn't.