Re: net use works 8 times out of 9
- From: "Kerry Brown" <kerry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*a*m>
- Date: Mon, 7 Aug 2006 08:22:52 -0700
Wowbagger wrote:
"Kerry Brown" <kerry@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*a*m> wrote in message
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Any ideas why I couldn't map using the computername? No other
issues are noted with the system, all are configured for DHCP.
Thanks
What OS is the computer with the share running. You may be running
into the limit of ten connections with XP Pro.
The system with the share is running XP Pro. There are a total of 10
computers in the office, including the one hosting the share so I'm
definitely under the limit. Also, I am able to map the share using
the IP address.
As Malke has posted sometimes one computer can use more than one connection.
Mounting the share via an IP address bypasses NETBIOS resolution which may
account for the anomaly you are seeing. In my experience once you reach six
or seven pc's you start seeing intermittent denied connections with XP Pro
if all the computers frequently access a share. If the same computer is
sharing a printer you will have even more problems. Possibly you could
create a logon scrippt on each computer that maps a drive to the share using
the IP address. I believe you will still run into problems as programs can
create new connections. You should install a server OS on the computer that
has the shared resources. I highly recommend SBS server 2003. It has many
features other than just allowing more computers to connect to the share.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/sbs/default.mspx
It is reasonably priced for a Microsoft server product. If you are
technically inclined you could install a Linux server. The initial cost is
much less but the learning curve can be steep. The lowest cost alternative
is to install a landrive. They are an external hard drive with an ethernet
connection. Most of them run an embedded samba server and format the drive
in FAT32 format so have a limitation of a maximum file size of 4GB. If you
can live with this limitation they are a good alternative. I have used the
following enclosure with good results.
http://www.mediasonic.ca/product_spec/ENCLOSURES/LAN/HD9-U2.html
If you go with the landrive I recommend getting two drives and use one for
backup purposes.
--
Kerry
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
www.VistaHelp.ca
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