Now pinging isn't ever right XP to Vista

[chasgl]

I have XP machines on a home network where all the networking is OK. I'm
having such a variety of problems with the Vista on the network though. I
have XP machines at IP addresses 192.168.1.50 (static) and 192.168.1.103
(current dynamic) they can ping back and forth and can ping my Vista at
1092.168.1.102 (current dynamic). But when I ping the XP machines from the
Vista it times out. This, I think, is new behavior even though I haven't
changed things recently.

If I ping an XP to another XP by name it works. If I ping an XP from the
Vista by name it tries to ping 207.69.131.10 this behavior has been around
forever.

The Vista is configured to be on a private network and to allow file sharing.
Amy ideas?
Thanks,
Chas

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

We have a TCP/IP settings issue here. Posting the result of ipconfig /all on
Vista may help. Also you may want to check this search result.

troubleshooting ping issues
Ping lists a public IP instead of private IP. Symptom: when you ping a
LAN computer like ping chicagotechpc1, you may receive a public ip
64.176.153.103 ...
www.chicagotech.net/troubleshootingping.htm


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How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
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[chasgl]

Many of my problems went away when I got my NOrton Firewall configured to
allow access. The pinging by IP address works now.
But pinging from the VIsta by name still doesn't work.
When I followed you link I found the entry


Troubleshooting Ping

Can't ping another computer because of the ICF
Can't use ping
Can't ping outside IP or name
Error code 65, 10043, 10050 and 10091 transmit failed
Destination not unreachable
Hardware Error
Host is unreachable
Pinging host name display FQDN
Ping lists a public IP instead of private IP
Receiving a reply from a different IP
TTL expired in transit
Can't ping another computer because of the ICF

Sometimes, XP's built-in Firewall may enable after running network setup
wizard on LAN connections. You can't ping or access the XP computer. To
disable the XP firewall on the connection, go to the properties of the
Connections, select Advanced, and deselect the firewall.

Can't ping outside IP or name

If you can't ping outside IP, make sure you have correct gateway. If you
can't ping outside computer name or web name, check the DNS settings.

Can't use ping

If you cannot use ping successfully at any point, confirm that:

1)The computer was restarted after TCP/IP was configured.
2) The IP address of the local computer is valid and appears correctly on
ipconfig /all.
3) IP routing is enabled and the link between routers is operational.
4) For the security reasons, many organizations block the return of ICMP
(ping) packets so that ping or tracert may not be possible to obtain a
response.

Error code 65, 10043 and 10050, transmit failed

Symptoms: When using ping command, you may receive either of the following:
"Transmit failed, error code 65" or "Transmit failed, error code 10050"

Resolutions: make sure your firewall, NAT or router doesn't disable ping and
to allow ICMP Echo and Echo Reply packets.

Hardware Error

Symptom: when you try to ping an IP, you may receive "hardware error" reply.

Causes: 1. Bad NIC.
2. The cable doesn't plug in.

Host is unreachable

Q: When I ping the server using one of the clients it says the host is
unreachable. Why?

A: 1) Make sure all machines are on the same local subnet and no routers in
between.
2) Check the lmhosts file to make sure that you do not have an outdated file.

Ping lists a public IP instead of private IP

Symptom: when you ping a LAN computer like ping chicagotechpc1, you may
receive a public ip 64.176.153.103 instead of the computer private IP
192.168.1.100.

Cause: Incorrect DNS settings. For consultants, refer to case 060104RL

But I don't know WHAT is wrong with the DNS setting and I couldn't fine case
060104R on this website. Do you know how to do that?
Thanks,
Chas

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

You may try to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP first.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com

 

[chasgl]

Thanks, I gave that a try. But it didn't help.
Chas