Re: Can someone help me with my networking...

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"Chuck" wrote:

> On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 20:58:02 -0800, "Kier Devin"
> <KierDevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >"Kier Devin" wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >> "Chuck" wrote:
> >>
> >> > On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 18:46:02 -0800, "Kier Devin"
> >> > <KierDevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 17:19:30 -0800, "Kier Devin"
> >> > >> <KierDevin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> > >>
> >> > >> >"Chuck" wrote:
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >> On Sun, 25 Dec 2005 08:59:01 -0800, "Kier Devin" <Kier
> >> > >> >> Devin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> >I am running xp home on two computers, and have them connected with a
> >> > >> >> >crossover cable. MAinly set up for playing games over a lan. My setup used
> >> > >> >> >to work, but I had to format my drive, and now I can't get one of my
> >> > >> >> >computers to setup the network right again. One computer still has all it's
> >> > >> >> >info, and will see the other... but the one I formatted, will not find the
> >> > >> >> >other. I was able to bring it up by going to >Start >Run and entering the ip
> >> > >> >> >address of the working one. And I can get to the computer, but in all other
> >> > >> >> >ways it won't acknowledge there is a network. Not through games or through
> >> > >> >> >windows. When I try to look at the workgroup, it tells me the directory of
> >> > >> >> >computers is not available... or something to that effect...
> >> > >> >> >
> >> > >> >> >I have also tried to remake the network with the wizard, and it doesn't seem
> >> > >> >> >to do anything... the same connection that I already had is still on the
> >> > >> >> >"network connections" screen... And I cannot find the place where I can
> >> > >> >> >change the ip address and stuff to try and make bothe computers the same...
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> Kier,
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> There are a few reasons for the problem, which you're describing, and which is
> >> > >> >> seen here regularly. The most common is a misconfigured or overlooked firewall,
> >> > >> >> but there are other possibilities too.
> >> > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
> >> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html
> >> > >> >>
> >> > >> >> If no help, provide "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each computer, as
> >> > >> >> a start. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
> >> > >> >> precisely:
> >> > >> >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
> >> > >> >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
> >> > >>
> >> > >> >Okay, thanks, I tried all that, and to no avail... I'll refer to the comps
> >> > >> >as 1 and 2... I can still access comp 2 from 1, but comp 1 will not act like
> >> > >> >it's on the network... And I still cannot access comp 1 from 2, though comp
> >> > >> >2 does act like it's on the network???? so here is the browstat, and ip
> >> > >> >config for the two...
> >> > >>
> >> > >> <SNIP>
> >> > >>
> >> > >> >I hope this may help you see what is wrong with my setup... Thanks for the
> >> > >> >help...
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >Charles...
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Charles,
> >> > >>
> >> > >> You have 2 problems.
> >> > >> # IPX / SPX.
> >> > >> # IPV6.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> I'd guess you have IPX/SPX for your games playing. That's fine, though its
> >> > >> presence may make diagnosing your problem a bit more complicated than it should
> >> > >> be. But let's start by working on the IPV6 issue.
> >> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
> >> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
> >> > >>
> >> > >> After you remove IPV6 from Jessica, post updated "browstat status" and "ipconfig
> >> > >> /all" from both computers. We'll go from there.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> And post after my replies, please. Help me to help you.
> >> > >> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting>
> >> > >> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-post-on-usenet-and-encourage.html#TopPosting
> >> > >>
> >> > >> --
> >> > >> 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.
> >> > >>
> >> > >
> >> > >Okay, I followed the instructions on that page, but for the removing IPV6...
> >> > > I have no idea what that is, or how to remove it... the other part worked
> >> > >fine, neig\ther computer were on the correct setting.... both are still
> >> > >running the same though... here are the browstat and ipconfig now... they
> >> > >look the same to me...???
>
> <SNIP>
>
> >> > >C:\browstat>
> >> > >
> >> > >Thanks again for the help...
> >> > >
> >> > >Charles...
> >> >
> >> > Charles,
> >> >
> >> > Removal of unnecessary protocols is simple. Just highlight the network
> >> > component to be removed, and hit the Uninstall button below the list. Follow
> >> > instructions, and restart the system when requested.
> >> > <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
> >> > http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html
> >> >
> >> > To get consistent results, you need to remove IPV6 before running any
> >> > diagnostics.
>
> >> Okay, I think I got that part down now... I noticed the stuff on Jessi
> >> (comp 2) changed... so here goes again...
> >>
> >> Kierdevin (comp 1)
> >>
> >>
> >> C:\browstat>browstat status
> >>
> >>
> >> Status for domain FUN on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> >> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> >> Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
> >>
> >>
> >> Status for domain FUN on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> >> Browsing is active on domain.
> >> Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus. Using \\JESSICA
> >> Master browser is running build 2600
> >> 1 backup servers retrieved from master JESSICA
> >> \\JESSICA
> >> Unable to retrieve server list from JESSICA: 1231
> >>
> >>
> >> Status for domain FUN on transport
> >> \Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{C6ADF45C-FDA3-4D9F-99CB-
> >> 5B52882F70FE}
> >> Browsing is active on domain.
> >> Master browser name is: JESSICA
> >> Master browser is running build 2600
> >
> >
> >
> >Just looking over what I wrote, and realized that I put the wrong one for
> >kierdevin (comp 1) So here is the right one... sorry...
> >
> >C:\browstat>browstat status
> >
> >
> >Status for domain FUN on transport
> >\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{5274303C-37EB-422A-A7A1-
> >B97F5ACA959B}
> > Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> > Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
> >
> >C:\browstat>ipconfig /all
> >
> >Windows IP Configuration
> >
> > Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : KIERDEVIN
> > Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
> > Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
> > IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> > WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
> >
> >Ethernet adapter charlie:
> >
> > Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : F5D5000, PCI Card/Desktop
> >Network PC
> >I Card
> > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-30-BD-B4-1F-47
> >
> >PPP adapter Everyones Internet:
> >
> > Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
> > Description . . . . . . . . . . . : WAN (PPP/SLIP) Interface
> > Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-53-45-00-00-00
> > Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
> > IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 64.246.9.243
> > Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.255
> > Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 64.246.9.243
> > DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 207.218.192.38
> > 207.218.192.39
>
> Charles,
>
> OK, the diagnostics for Jessica are a bit cleaner. But it can only see itself.
>
> Maybe this is part of the problem?
>
> (from KIERDEVIN)
> Ethernet adapter charlie:
>
> Media State . . . . . . . . . . . : Media disconnected
> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : F5D5000, PCI Card/Desktop Network
> PCI Card
> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-30-BD-B4-1F-47
>
> Charles, when you make any changes, you need to retest with both computers
> physically connected, and functioning, as best as possible. Testing with one
> computer not connected will waste your time. If KIERDEVIN shows "Media
> disconnected", you're not going to get useful results.
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
>
> --
> 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.
>

Hey... Thanks for the help... I'm not sure why it said it was disconnected,
but it wasn't??? But anyways, I was playing around with it, and it's working
again... My games work and I can access the computers from each other
now...??? Who knows... Thanks for all your help with this,... I definately
know where to come next time...:)

Thanks again...

Charles...


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