Re: Wkgrp Network of 3 XP and 1 2K ... CDiag logs - 1 files [1/2] - 1 files [1/2]

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On Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:09:29 -0600, Ed Katzman <none@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>In article <0t6qs1hgqc2hk1bui1naafck40pcjrj2g4@xxxxxxx>,
>none@xxxxxxxxxxx says...
>> <SNIP>
>>
>> Ed,
>>
>> Here's the Error 6118.
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=298804
>>
>> And regards the Bridge:
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html#Bridge>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/reading-ipconfig-and-diagnosing.html#Bridge
>> Leading you to:
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=283429
>>
>> AND here's the problem with AWWLaptop:
>> Windows 2000 IP Configuration
>> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : AWWLaptop
>> Primary DNS Suffix . . . . . . . :
>> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Peer-Peer
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html#Peer-Peer>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html#Peer-Peer
>>
>> Fix the Bridge on Gatewayp4, and Node Type on AWWLaptop. Then rerun the tests.
>> If you can get AWWLaptop and Gatewayp4 sorted, and there are more problems, at
>> least the additional problems will be easier to identify. My bet is any
>> additional problems will be firewall - see the Error 6118 reference. But take
>> it one step at a time.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/solving-network-problems-tutorial.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.
>>
>>
>Chuck: I think I have it all sorted out, but I wonder if I have left
>vulnerabilities or problems.
>
>Here is what I did:
>
>Eliminated the bridge from Gatewayp4
>Changed AWWLaptop from Peer-Peer (Now broadcast)
>Turned off all (Software) firewalls completely (Before I had them on,
>with "allow exceptions")
>Disabled browser in all but Gatewayp4
>Turned off all machines, then restarted Gatewayp4 first.
>
>I do have a Linksys router with a firewall active. Do I need the
>software firewall? Can I add them back?
>
>I still get Unknown as node type on two machines. The fix in your
>article didn't cause this to change. The article says this is probably
>OK, so I guess I can leave it.
>
>Do I need a backup browser? How do I get it running without messing up
>what I have?
>
>Thanks again. Ed

Ed,

OK, good start! Windows Networking is lots of fun when there are multiple
problems.

Firstly, you only need a backup browser if the primary master browser is ever
likely to be offline, and if it will cripple your network if you can't use
Network Neighborhood while the primary master browser is offline.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html

Node type Unknown is fine. Did the Microsoft fix not change it? If not, just
leave it be.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html

Now, the issue of perimeter protection (NAT routers) vs individual protection
(personal firewalls) goes on frequently. My professional opinion is that you
need both.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/please-protect-yourself-layer-your.html

Now that you have everything working, try and enable a personal firewall on one
computer, and configure it properly. When you get that one working, do another.
And so forth.

Just take it one step at a time.

--
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.
.

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