Win2K/XP connectivity problem

[Dan]

Help, anyone?

Machine 1 is dual boot Win98SE & Win2K
Machine 2 is XP Home.

Under Win98, no problem, I can ping, access shares, etc.
on the XP machine.
When I boot into Win2K on the dual-boot, not only can I
not access the shares, I can't even ping the XP machine.
"Request timed out" messages, over & over again.
All configurations require log-on name & password, which
is identical in all scenarios.

I'm using a Linksys router/switch. Could this be the
issue? If so, any ideas on how to fix it?
I can ping the Gateway OK, also.

Again, under Win98, all is OK, so it's not a hardware
issue. Also, internet access is excellent thru the NIC
under Win2K, so Win2K NIC driver should not be the problem.

I'm stumped.
HELP!

TIA,
Dan

Below is my ipconfig /all

Windows 2000 IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : intel-450
Primary DNS Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 3Com EtherLink
XL 10/100 PCI TX NIC
(3C905B-TX)
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : xx-yy-aa-bb-cc-
dd
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.13
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.224
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . :
123.456.123.456 Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . :
Saturday, February 21, 2004 9:12:41
PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Sunday,
February 22, 2004 9:12:41 PM

 

[Rob Elder, MVP-Networking]

That's an odd subnet mask for the Linksys. Is the mask the same when booted
to Windows 98? On XP?

 

[Dan]

Do you mean the 255.255.255.224?
It's a home network, so I'm just keeping it small.
The answer to your question is YES.
Also, I can ping the dual-boot machine from XP no problem,
just not the other way around.

I've since shut down my IFC, and all seems to be working.
Unfortunately, that's an unacceptable situation, IMHO.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

 

[BobC]

Do you mean the 255.255.255.224?
It's a home network, so I'm just keeping it small.
The answer to your question is YES.
Also, I can ping the dual-boot machine from XP no problem,
just not the other way around.

I've since shut down my IFC, and all seems to be working.
Unfortunately, that's an unacceptable situation, IMHO.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Dan

If you check your XP's help for ICF you'll find that ICF is intended for
use only on a computer directly connected to the Internet. Help clearly
states that if ICF is used on a LAN it could interfere with LAN
communications.

If you want a firewall on your LAN try ZoneAlarm or one of the other free
firewalls that can be configured for a LAN.

 

[Dan]

Thanks Bob.

That makes sense, EXCEPT...
why isn't it an issue when I connect thru Win98, only
Win2K?

 

[Roland Hall]

:
: Help, anyone?
:
: Machine 1 is dual boot Win98SE & Win2K
: Machine 2 is XP Home.
:
: Under Win98, no problem, I can ping, access shares, etc.
: on the XP machine.
: When I boot into Win2K on the dual-boot, not only can I
: not access the shares, I can't even ping the XP machine.
: "Request timed out" messages, over & over again.
: All configurations require log-on name & password, which
: is identical in all scenarios.
:
: I'm using a Linksys router/switch. Could this be the
: issue? If so, any ideas on how to fix it?
: I can ping the Gateway OK, also.
:
: Again, under Win98, all is OK, so it's not a hardware
: issue. Also, internet access is excellent thru the NIC
: under Win2K, so Win2K NIC driver should not be the problem.
:
: I'm stumped.
: HELP!
:
: TIA,
: Dan
:
: Below is my ipconfig /all
:
: Windows 2000 IP Configuration
:
: Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : intel-450
: Primary DNS Suffix . . . . . . . :
: Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Broadcast
: IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
: WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
:
: Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
:
: Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
: Description . . . . . . . . . . . : 3Com EtherLink
: XL 10/100 PCI TX NIC
: (3C905B-TX)
: Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : xx-yy-aa-bb-cc-
: dd
: DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
: Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
: IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.13
: Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.224
: Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
: DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
: DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . :
: 123.456.123.456 Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . :
: Saturday, February 21, 2004 9:12:41
: PM
: Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Sunday,
: February 22, 2004 9:12:41 PM

Hi Dan...

Does the W2K computer have NetBIOS over TCP/IP enabled?
What are the IP addresses of Win98/XP?
Can you show the routing table for all 3? route print
Is the DNS server entry bogus? 123.456.123.456

If you only have the two workstations and the router, then you can use
255.255.255.248 for a subnet mask.

What is curious is that you get .13 for a W2K IP. If the router is .1, are
you blocking out any part of the scope? Your network address is .0,
broadcast .31. You should get .2 or .3. You usually get the next
available. It shouldn't be a problem as long as the others are in your
subnet but it is odd.

--
Roland Hall
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[Robert]

How do I network a computer running windows 2000 to a
network that is already running windows XP?? Is there a
network wizard that I have not been able to find that
would make my life much easier?? Let me know if you have
any suggestions.

R

 

[chicagotech]

quoted form http://www.ChicagoTech.net

configure peer to peer network

1. Workgroup - it is better to setup a same workgroup on all computers
2. Client for MS Network - must be enabled to access the network
3. File and Printer Sharing - accessed computer should enable the Fil
and Printer Sharing for other computers accessing
4. User Accounts - for users logon and setup permission
5. Permission - setup necessary permission for users to access networ
resources
6. Protocol - TCP/IP is we want

We assume you have all computers physically connected to a router whic
is connecting to the Internet. The router is also a DHCP server

chicagotec

 

[Guest]

Your question is similar to dozens that I've seen on such discussion sites -- networking/connection problems involving Win2k. I'm having a similar problem. I have network of 3 pcs, XP, Win98 and Win2k. The first two can pull files from all three pcs, but the Wink2k will not "detect" the others. I've tried adjusting everything. I just wanted to say if you hear of any fixes or known glitches, please let me know: (e-mail address removed), and I'll do the same.

Good luck,