LAN 3 PC problem

[MoiMeme]

Hi,

3 PC XP Pro connected through a wired router/switch/modem
2 of them in same Workgroup (say it is called THEADAMS)
1 of them in other workgroup ( my son, because during week he is at school
with his PC, and connected to their web : Workgroup is SCHOOL)

Now he can see when he browse "Entire network" -> "Microsoft Network" :
SCHOOL and THEADAMS workgroups are displayed in his
explorer window
Same way my daughte, PC-2 in same workgroupas me, can see this SCHOOL
workgroup and brwose it.

When I do the same, I only see the group I am part of ( THEADAMS), so
impossible for me to connect to him

Any idea why and how correct ? What can explain this difference in behaviour
?

TIA
Phil

 

[Robert L [MS-MVP]]

sounds like computer browser issue. this may help, http://www.howtonetworking.com/browser.htm
How do I know I have a browser problem

When you open My Network Places, the computer list you see is obtaining from the master browser of your network. You have a master browser issue if you have the following symptoms. 1) If you can ping a computer name, you can search it, you can map it, but that computer doesn't show or take long time to show up on My Network Places.
2) Net view command shows no lists or shows "System error 6118 has occurred. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available".
3) when clicking on Computers Near Me in My Network Places or workgroup name in Entire Network, the following error message may appear: "Cannot Access 'Computers Near Me' " or "Workgroup is not accessible" errors.
4) when click workgroup name under Entire Network Places, you get "Workgroup is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permission. The list server for this workgroup is not currently available."
5) Windows Explorer or My Network Places take a long time to open.
6) Event logs on servers show many master browser election messages.
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Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
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Hi,

3 PC XP Pro connected through a wired router/switch/modem
2 of them in same Workgroup (say it is called THEADAMS)
1 of them in other workgroup ( my son, because during week he is at school
with his PC, and connected to their web : Workgroup is SCHOOL)

Now he can see when he browse "Entire network" -> "Microsoft Network" :
SCHOOL and THEADAMS workgroups are displayed in his
explorer window
Same way my daughte, PC-2 in same workgroupas me, can see this SCHOOL
workgroup and brwose it.

When I do the same, I only see the group I am part of ( THEADAMS), so
impossible for me to connect to him

Any idea why and how correct ? What can explain this difference in behaviour
?

TIA
Phil

 

[Guest]

Hello.

When I do the same, I only see the group I am part of ( THEADAMS), so
impossible for me to connect to him

What about "Start -> Run -> \\SONCOMPUTERNAME -> OK" ?