Re: Crossover cable problem

From: Steve Winograd [MVP] (winograd_at_pobox.com)
Date: 02/21/05 

Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 11:32:11 -0700

In article <318CCD11-4CEE-492C-BDD5-7E8CD6748596@microsoft.com>,
Deathwish <Deathwish@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>> >I checked the NetBIOS over TCP/IP option, both are set.
>>
>> It's important to set NetBIOS over TCP/IP to "Enabled", not to
>> "Default".
>
>I am having a similar problem as Alan. I am connecting two computers (both
>WinXPPro) via a crossover cable. I am up to the point that I can ping each
>computer via the IP address but not via name. I have read that this means
>that I do not have the NetBIOS over TCP/IP option set to Enabled, but where
>do I find this option. (i.e, is it under the control panel?).
>
>Also I ran ipconfig/all & one computer (XPLaptop) reports a "mixed" node
>type while the other computer (XP PC) reports an "unknown" node type.
>
>I also ran the registry editor and opened this key:
> HLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters
>and these values were not present:
> NodeType
> DhcpNodeType
>
>Any advice (other than don't use a crossover cable) would be appreciated.

Using a crossover cable is fine. It has nothing to do with the
problem.

Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP (NetBT)
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/troubleshoot/netbt.htm

The "mixed" and "unknown" node types are OK, and there's no need to
look for or delete any registry values.

To enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP:

1. Open the Network Connections folder.
2. Right click the local area network connection and click Properties.
3. Double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. Click Advanced.
5. Click WINS.
6. Click the Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP button. 

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