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Cannot See Networked Computers
One desktop hardwired to network, two laptops (1 and 2) connected wirelessly.
All with different IP addresses in the network (192.168.2.X). THEY ARE ALL CONNECTED, yet I cannot see them all from the laptops. When I go to the entire network in Windows Explorer, I can see my network, MSHOME (clever, huh) and when I'm at the desktop I can see all three computers. But at Laptop 1, I can only see Laptop 1 -- not either of the other two computers. When I'm at Laptop 2, I can see the desktop and Laptop 2, but not Laptop 1. Nevertheless, I can print from either laptop to the printer attached to the desktop, so I know they're connected. Pinging is inconsistent as well. I can ping from all three computers to the gateway, but only some of the time can I ping between Lartop 2 and the desktop, and I have never been able to ping to Laptop 1 from the Desktop. Any suggestions? |
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Cannot See Networked Computers
Do you have 3rd party security software? Or for troubleshooting, run clean
boot. Windows generalHow to run Windows OS with a clean boot · How to Run Windows Safe Mode with Networking · How to setup DHCP for IP Phone · How to setup and use Wake on LAN ... http://www.howtonetworking.com/Windo...owsgeneral.htm -- Bob Lin, Microsoft-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "Steve Adams" wrote in message ... One desktop hardwired to network, two laptops (1 and 2) connected wirelessly. All with different IP addresses in the network (192.168.2.X). THEY ARE ALL CONNECTED, yet I cannot see them all from the laptops. When I go to the entire network in Windows Explorer, I can see my network, MSHOME (clever, huh) and when I'm at the desktop I can see all three computers. But at Laptop 1, I can only see Laptop 1 -- not either of the other two computers. When I'm at Laptop 2, I can see the desktop and Laptop 2, but not Laptop 1. Nevertheless, I can print from either laptop to the printer attached to the desktop, so I know they're connected. Pinging is inconsistent as well. I can ping from all three computers to the gateway, but only some of the time can I ping between Lartop 2 and the desktop, and I have never been able to ping to Laptop 1 from the Desktop. Any suggestions? |
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Cannot See Networked Computers
Do you have 3rd party security software? Or for troubleshooting, run clean
boot. Windows generalHow to run Windows OS with a clean boot · How to Run Windows Safe Mode with Networking · How to setup DHCP for IP Phone · How to setup and use Wake on LAN ... http://www.howtonetworking.com/Windo...owsgeneral.htm -- Bob Lin, Microsoft-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "Steve Adams" wrote in message ... One desktop hardwired to network, two laptops (1 and 2) connected wirelessly. All with different IP addresses in the network (192.168.2.X). THEY ARE ALL CONNECTED, yet I cannot see them all from the laptops. When I go to the entire network in Windows Explorer, I can see my network, MSHOME (clever, huh) and when I'm at the desktop I can see all three computers. But at Laptop 1, I can only see Laptop 1 -- not either of the other two computers. When I'm at Laptop 2, I can see the desktop and Laptop 2, but not Laptop 1. Nevertheless, I can print from either laptop to the printer attached to the desktop, so I know they're connected. Pinging is inconsistent as well. I can ping from all three computers to the gateway, but only some of the time can I ping between Lartop 2 and the desktop, and I have never been able to ping to Laptop 1 from the Desktop. Any suggestions? |
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Cannot See Networked Computers
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Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party Firewall instructions. General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx Windows XP File Sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040 http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040 Printer Sharing XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357 Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Sharing between Windows XP and Mac - http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web...file-share.asp Jack (MVP-Networking). "Steve Adams" wrote in message ... One desktop hardwired to network, two laptops (1 and 2) connected wirelessly. All with different IP addresses in the network (192.168.2.X). THEY ARE ALL CONNECTED, yet I cannot see them all from the laptops. When I go to the entire network in Windows Explorer, I can see my network, MSHOME (clever, huh) and when I'm at the desktop I can see all three computers. But at Laptop 1, I can only see Laptop 1 -- not either of the other two computers. When I'm at Laptop 2, I can see the desktop and Laptop 2, but not Laptop 1. Nevertheless, I can print from either laptop to the printer attached to the desktop, so I know they're connected. Pinging is inconsistent as well. I can ping from all three computers to the gateway, but only some of the time can I ping between Lartop 2 and the desktop, and I have never been able to ping to Laptop 1 from the Desktop. Any suggestions? |
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Cannot See Networked Computers
Hi Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party Firewall instructions. General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted Vista File and Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx Windows XP File Sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040 http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040 Printer Sharing XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/u...utt_july2.mspx Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357 Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Sharing between Windows XP and Mac - http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web...file-share.asp Jack (MVP-Networking). "Steve Adams" wrote in message ... One desktop hardwired to network, two laptops (1 and 2) connected wirelessly. All with different IP addresses in the network (192.168.2.X). THEY ARE ALL CONNECTED, yet I cannot see them all from the laptops. When I go to the entire network in Windows Explorer, I can see my network, MSHOME (clever, huh) and when I'm at the desktop I can see all three computers. But at Laptop 1, I can only see Laptop 1 -- not either of the other two computers. When I'm at Laptop 2, I can see the desktop and Laptop 2, but not Laptop 1. Nevertheless, I can print from either laptop to the printer attached to the desktop, so I know they're connected. Pinging is inconsistent as well. I can ping from all three computers to the gateway, but only some of the time can I ping between Lartop 2 and the desktop, and I have never been able to ping to Laptop 1 from the Desktop. Any suggestions? |
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