Re: can't access others on network
- From: Lyn <Lyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 16:03:02 -0700
"Chuck" wrote:
> On Sat, 23 Jul 2005 01:18:03 -0700, Lyn <Lyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >
> >> On Fri, 22 Jul 2005 18:43:02 -0700, Lyn <Lyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >>
> >> >I have 4 computers networked. Main computer directly to ADSL router and the
> >> >rest wireless USB to AP attached to router. Have checked the router and
> >> >everyone is listed in the table.
> >> >
> >> >all are xp pro with sp2 installed.
> >> >
> >> >on main computer can see others but get error message that the person was
> >> >not accessible and that the network path was not found.
> >> >
> >> >on the 3 other machines they can only see themselves.
> >> >
> >> >they can ping the main computer but not others.
> >> >
> >> >the mian computer can see them in net view but can't ping them
> >> >
> >> >we can all access the internet.
> >> >
> >> >I have checked the computer browser and the Netbios over tcp and they are
> >> >correct.
> >> >
> >> >I have given everyone new computer names and change the name of the
> >> >workgroup.
> >> >
> >> >I am using the windows xp firewall and have it set up for file sharing. All
> >> >other computers the same.
> >> >
> >> >this is driving me crazy as I have tried all the things in everyone elses
> >> >messages to no avail.
> >> >
> >> >anyone got any ideas .....please
> >> >
> >> >Lyn
> >>
> >> Lyn,
> >>
> >> Does "I have checked the computer browser" mean that you have run "browstat
> >> status" on all 4 computers and compared the output? If not, please do that
> >> first.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/browstat-utility-from-microsoft.html>
> >>
> >> Next, check registry setting restrictanonymous on all computers.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/restrictanonymous-and-your-server.html>
> >>
> >> And recheck for a misconfigured or overlooked firewall. Keep an open mind here
> >> - it's your problem, so it's your advantage to read this article too.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
> >>
> >> Finally, read my troubleshooting guide, starting from the beginning. Maybe
> >> something there will make you see something you haven't checked.
> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html>
>
> >I seem to be loosing the icons in Summerhill workgroup with the other 3
> >computers at lot also. Refreshing doesn't seem to help much. They come and go.
> >
> >Lyn
>
> Lyn,
>
> OK, your problem is simple. Maybe.
>
> The good news is you don't have a protocol problem, at least what I can see, no
> IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, or IPV6.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
>
> You do have a classic case of browser conflict. Look at browstat on all 4
> computers. Compare it to the examples in my article.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/browstat-utility-from-microsoft.html>
>
> All 4 of your computers have elected themselves master browsers. This won't do.
> You can have only 1 master browser in the domain (workgroup). Read this
> article.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
>
> Now the browser conflict may be the underlying problem, or it may be a symptom.
> You'll have to make sure you don't have other problems.
>
> Misconfigured or overlooked firewalls.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
> Registry settings.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/restrictanonymous-and-your-server.html>
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/hiding-your-server-from-enumeration.html>
>
> You really should read this entire article too.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html>
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> My email is AT DOT
> actual address pchuck mvps org.
>
sorry Chuck, forgot to power off and reboot before checking browstat
message. this is the message I have recieved from the computer named Ken
Status for domain SUMMERHILL on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2C5C3D72-73BF-491
6-86AF-505C053D5E8B}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master browser name is held by: LYN
Could not open key in registry, error = 5 Unable to determine build
of br
owser master: 5
\\LYN . Version:05.01 Flags: 51203 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
.
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