Why setup two servers with same name

We did not setup the following and are trying to resolve some issues.

One of my clients has a SBS 4.5a server (192.168.1.106) and a new SBS
2003 (192.168.1.101) server.
Since they have some XP Home workstations, a domain has not been
created.

On a XP PRO computer, the new server *does not* appear in the
Microsoft Windows Network but other workstations and the old server do
appear.
The only way that I can map a drive to the new server is to right
click on 'My Network Places', click on 'Search for Computers' and then
search for 192.168.1.101.
Is this normal?

The mapping that I need to do is for a SQL application. I have been
reading that SQL 2000 (which we must use) can have issues under
certain circumstances when mapping to an IP address (as opposed to a
server name). This is one of my concerns.

The other concern that I have is that generally the individual who
installed and configured the new server is incompetent and somewhat
dishonest. I am wondering if he is somehow circumventing licensing
regulations.

Thank you in advance.

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