Hello Demetri,

Ok..can each computer find the other ?

If under Win 98, go start, find computer and type in the other
computers name.

Under 2000/XP its slightly different but you should be able to find
it. I think in 2K its under Network Neighbourhood and in XP if you go
Start, Find one of the options is computers.

If this doesnt work...hmmm

What OS are each machines running ?

What Protocols are running on each machine..for example IPX under 95
and 98 are different and wont talk to each other.

Try this :

On Machine A set your Ip as following :

192.168.0.1 subnet 255.255.255.0 no default gateway

Machine B

192.168.0.2 subnet 255.255.255.0 no default gateway

Restart both, then see if you can see each machine.

Also, machines wont show up under Network Neighbourhood (on 95/98
anyway..they will under NT/2K/XP) if they dont have devices shared.

In a Windows Explorer Window try typing from Machine A \\192.168.0.2
in the address bar..this should show the shared items on Machine B. If
you do this the opposite way it should also work.

Failing that...I'll have to think some more :)


Monday, April 15, 2002, 12:58:42 AM, you wrote:

DK> I thought I had a network, and maybe did, until I rebooted. For once, I
DK> had both computers show in Network Neighborhood on each computer. Now, as
DK> before, both computers show in Network Neighborhood on one computer, but
DK> not the other.

DK> I tried the IP addresses recommended on this list, most recently by Peter
DK> Shkabara, but had same results as with Obtain an IP address
DK> automatically. Tried uninstalling and reinstalling Ethernet cards.
DK> Checked and rechecked settings. Hub shows both cards active. Device
DK> Manager, each computer, says each card is working, with no conflicts.

DK> Tried different drivers, MS Win98, floppies that came with cards, and
DK> update driver from manufacturer's website. Should I favor one driver over
DK> others, until I resolve problem?

DK> Which computer shows both computers in Network Neighborhood depends on
DK> which computer boots first. That mean anything?

DK> Demetri Kolokotronis

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