epp_b Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 I have a small home network setup like so:Here's my situation: Computer 1 can see computer 2 (computer 2 has several files and folders shared, full access and password protected) Computer 2 can see computer 1 (computer 1 has several files and folders being shared, as well as a printer, all shared full access with NO passwords) The Notebook can only see computer 2 when it is connected as so, and not computer 1. But when I connect the notebook to the network on which computer 2 is now connected, it can see computer 1. Nothing can see the notebook, because it does not have file or print sharing enabled (that's the way I intended it) The notebook does NOT share any files All of the computers are on the same workgroup and run on Windows 98SE. The router has access control disabled and DHCP enabled. TCP/IP and NetBEUI are installed on computer 2 and the notebook. NetBEUI is NOT installed on Computer 1. File sharing is bound to both protocols (TCP/IP & NetBEUI) on computer 2. File & Print sharing is bound to TCP/IP on computer 1. Any suggestions on how I can get the laptop to see computer 1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 You should probably install NetBEUI on PC 1 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epp_b Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 That's one thing that I'm thinking of doing.But what's odd is that when I use computer 2's network cable on the laptop, the laptop can see computer 1.Maybe I should try swaping them and see what you happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epp_b Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 OK, the problem is not with the network or any the protocols or bindings.For some reason, I have to reboot my laptop shortly after starting it up, in order to have any access to the network or the internet.I use a PCMCIA network card on the laptop. Could it be a problem with it initializing the 1st time at startup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachy Posted August 8, 2003 Share Posted August 8, 2003 Hard to say; however, I've experienced intermittent disconnect problems with PCMCIA network adapters on some laptops before, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epp_b Posted August 8, 2003 Author Share Posted August 8, 2003 Hmmm...I think that if I leave the PCMCIA card in the slot, it works without rebooting first.If I take it out and put it back in (with the computer shut down), then boot up, I have to reboot before I get a connection. Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibe98765 Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 It's a Win98 problem. Switch to XP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epp_b Posted August 10, 2003 Author Share Posted August 10, 2003 Ya, ya ibe98765, we both that know you and I have been going on quite a while about 98 & XP in the Discussion on Longhorn and MS's upcoming OS's.Actually, I talked with someone who has a similar problem with their integrated LAN and their USB Wireless LAN Adapter. He has to release the integrated LAN adapter with winipcfg before the USB adapter can be used.All I should actually have to do is use winipcfg to renew the IP every time I decide to unplug it. No big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD1 Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 I would disable DHCP on the router and use static IPs on all the machines. Also dump NetBEUI.IMHORodger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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