Re: Weird xp network problem..

On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 18:58:25 -0400, "Gareee©" <gareee-no-spamm@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>"Chuck" <none@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> On Tue, 9 Aug 2005 16:43:36 -0400, "Gareee©" <gareee-no-spamm@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>"Chuck" <none@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>> What I see so far:
>> # Both computer on the same subnet (192.168.1/24).
>> # Neither computer have IPV6.
>> # Both computers with Node Type Hybrid.
>> # Both computers getting DHCP settings, from same server 192.168.1.1.
>> # Both computers have the same DNS settings.
>>
>> IOW, inconclusive determination. Maybe some clues in browstat. Maybe
>> some
>> clues in diagnostics from the other computer.
>>
>> Now, I have written dozens of times in various discussions how simple file
>> sharing looks, and how fscking complex it really is. I guess it's time
>> for me
>> to write something definitive so you can read it.
>>
>> A couple times / week, somebody gets in here and screams how messed up
>> file
>> sharing is (her / his file sharing anyway) and implies the problem would
>> be
>> really simple to fix, if Microsoft would get it right.
>>
>> It isn't simple at all.
>
>Sorry if I came off harsh, but it must be fairly common to have exact same
>systems with the exact same install, hooked up through a linksys router.
>(Two of the systems are literally ideantical, with the exception of
>installed new non network specific software.) The network was the first
>thing we setup, and it had the same issue right off the bat.
>
>it might be a common issue for linksys owners, but googling at trying to
>follow web page assistance hasn't hlped at all.
>
>> Anyway, work with me, and once we figure out YOUR problem we'll see if you
>> think
>> it's simple then.
>
>Will do. I'll download browstat tonight, install it properly on all 3
>systems, and grab all the details from it and reply with everything in one
>post, to try to make it easier to troubleshoot.
>
>I *do* appreciate the assistance Chuck, and don't want you to think I was
>just flaming off my arse.

Gary,

We've all been there, believe me. I curse at my computer daily. It doesn't fix
the problems though - I have to figure them out myself, which makes me feel
better about myself. And helps me understand my customers just a bit.

And I know your frustration with Googling. The jerks who love to answer every
post with "Google is your friend" are right at the top of my *** list.

The Linksys is just a piece of the network, though we shouldn't ignore it.
We'll see what the other diagnostics show though.

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
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