XP to Win2000 networking

I've a small home network set up using Windows networking,
via Ethernet in a peer-peer workgroup. All four PC's
return back to a hub, and then get internet access via a
DSL home gateway. Ever since adding an XP laptop to the
mix (containing 2 Win 2000 machines, and two Win 98
machines, I can't "see" the other pc's from the XP laptop.
I need to file share to/from the laptop. Same workgroup,
file sharing is enabled, and I can ping from computer to
computer, both by name and IP address.
I've seen numerous references to sharing between XP and
98, but nothing regarding Win2K here. Is there another
setup step I've missed?
If I have to, I guess I can set up an FTP server between
the laptop and my main desktop, but that's not as
convenient. If it's a security issue, maybe I should ftp
instead?
Peter

1. try to disable computer browser on xp. does it fix the problem?
2. use net view command on xp. does it list all shared computers? post back
with the result.

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"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
I've a small home network set up using Windows networking,
via Ethernet in a peer-peer workgroup. All four PC's
return back to a hub, and then get internet access via a
DSL home gateway. Ever since adding an XP laptop to the
mix (containing 2 Win 2000 machines, and two Win 98
machines, I can't "see" the other pc's from the XP laptop.
I need to file share to/from the laptop. Same workgroup,
file sharing is enabled, and I can ping from computer to
computer, both by name and IP address.
I've seen numerous references to sharing between XP and
98, but nothing regarding Win2K here. Is there another
setup step I've missed?
If I have to, I guess I can set up an FTP server between
the laptop and my main desktop, but that's not as
convenient. If it's a security issue, maybe I should ftp
instead?
Peter

Hi Robert. thanks for the reply. I'm getting really
frustrated.
For simplicity, I've reduced the network to just my main
desktop (Win2000), and my laptop (XP) via a crossover
cable.
1. Disabling the Browser didn't seem to work. An error
message appears telling me that the list of servers for
this workgroup is not currently available.
2. net view command returns a message saying the list of
servers for this workgroup is not currently available.

If it helps, I note that I can ping in only one direction
now, from the 2K machine to the XP machine, but not in the
reverse direction (from the XP to the 2K machine).

ICF is off.

-----Original Message-----
1. try to disable computer browser on xp. does it fix the
problem?
2. use net view command on xp. does it list all shared
computers? post back
with the result.

--
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http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

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consulting services.
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may get more help.

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Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
I've a small home network set up using Windows
networking,
via Ethernet in a peer-peer workgroup. All four PC's
return back to a hub, and then get internet access via a
DSL home gateway. Ever since adding an XP laptop to the
mix (containing 2 Win 2000 machines, and two Win 98
machines, I can't "see" the other pc's from the XP
laptop.
I need to file share to/from the laptop. Same
workgroup,
file sharing is enabled, and I can ping from computer to
computer, both by name and IP address.
I've seen numerous references to sharing between XP and
98, but nothing regarding Win2K here. Is there another
setup step I've missed?
If I have to, I guess I can set up an FTP server between
the laptop and my main desktop, but that's not as
convenient. If it's a security issue, maybe I should
ftp
instead?
Peter



.

re-start computer browser and post both results of ipconfig /all on two
computers.

--
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This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
Hi Robert. thanks for the reply. I'm getting really
frustrated.
For simplicity, I've reduced the network to just my main
desktop (Win2000), and my laptop (XP) via a crossover
cable.
1. Disabling the Browser didn't seem to work. An error
message appears telling me that the list of servers for
this workgroup is not currently available.
2. net view command returns a message saying the list of
servers for this workgroup is not currently available.

If it helps, I note that I can ping in only one direction
now, from the 2K machine to the XP machine, but not in the
reverse direction (from the XP to the 2K machine).

ICF is off.

-----Original Message-----
1. try to disable computer browser on xp. does it fix the
problem?
2. use net view command on xp. does it list all shared
computers? post back
with the result.

--
For more information, go to
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need
consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you
may get more help.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
I've a small home network set up using Windows
networking,
via Ethernet in a peer-peer workgroup. All four PC's
return back to a hub, and then get internet access via a
DSL home gateway. Ever since adding an XP laptop to the
mix (containing 2 Win 2000 machines, and two Win 98
machines, I can't "see" the other pc's from the XP
laptop.
I need to file share to/from the laptop. Same
workgroup,
file sharing is enabled, and I can ping from computer to
computer, both by name and IP address.
I've seen numerous references to sharing between XP and
98, but nothing regarding Win2K here. Is there another
setup step I've missed?
If I have to, I guess I can set up an FTP server between
the laptop and my main desktop, but that's not as
convenient. If it's a security issue, maybe I should
ftp
instead?
Peter



.

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web:107607

From the desktop machine (Win 2000)
C:\ipconfig

Windows 2000 IP Configuration

C:\ipconfig

Windows 2000 IP Configuration

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Autoconfiguration IP Address. . . : 169.254.123.117
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :


C:\

From the Laptop (Win XP Pro):

Windows IP Configuration

Ethernet adapter Network Bridge (Network Bridge) 5::

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 169.254.240.46
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :

Can still ping from desktop to laptop, but not in reverse.

"Robert L" wrote in message
...
re-start computer browser and post both results of ipconfig /all on two
computers.

--
For more information, go to http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more
help.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
Hi Robert. thanks for the reply. I'm getting really
frustrated.
For simplicity, I've reduced the network to just my main
desktop (Win2000), and my laptop (XP) via a crossover
cable.
1. Disabling the Browser didn't seem to work. An error
message appears telling me that the list of servers for
this workgroup is not currently available.
2. net view command returns a message saying the list of
servers for this workgroup is not currently available.

If it helps, I note that I can ping in only one direction
now, from the 2K machine to the XP machine, but not in the
reverse direction (from the XP to the 2K machine).

ICF is off.

-----Original Message-----
1. try to disable computer browser on xp. does it fix the
problem?
2. use net view command on xp. does it list all shared
computers? post back
with the result.

--
For more information, go to
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need
consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you
may get more help.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
I've a small home network set up using Windows
networking,
via Ethernet in a peer-peer workgroup. All four PC's
return back to a hub, and then get internet access via a
DSL home gateway. Ever since adding an XP laptop to the
mix (containing 2 Win 2000 machines, and two Win 98
machines, I can't "see" the other pc's from the XP
laptop.
I need to file share to/from the laptop. Same
workgroup,
file sharing is enabled, and I can ping from computer to
computer, both by name and IP address.
I've seen numerous references to sharing between XP and
98, but nothing regarding Win2K here. Is there another
setup step I've missed?
If I have to, I guess I can set up an FTP server between
the laptop and my main desktop, but that's not as
convenient. If it's a security issue, maybe I should
ftp
instead?
Peter



.

Xref: kermit microsoft.public.windowsxp.network_web:107608

and if I put the desktop back on the home network, the ipconfig changes
to:C:\ipconfig

Windows 2000 IP Configuration

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : gateway.2wire.net
Autoconfiguration IP Address. . . : 172.16.1.33
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . ..............: 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . ............. . : 172.16.0.1



"Robert L" wrote in message
...
re-start computer browser and post both results of ipconfig /all on two
computers.

--
For more information, go to http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more
help.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
Hi Robert. thanks for the reply. I'm getting really
frustrated.
For simplicity, I've reduced the network to just my main
desktop (Win2000), and my laptop (XP) via a crossover
cable.
1. Disabling the Browser didn't seem to work. An error
message appears telling me that the list of servers for
this workgroup is not currently available.
2. net view command returns a message saying the list of
servers for this workgroup is not currently available.

If it helps, I note that I can ping in only one direction
now, from the 2K machine to the XP machine, but not in the
reverse direction (from the XP to the 2K machine).

ICF is off.

-----Original Message-----
1. try to disable computer browser on xp. does it fix the
problem?
2. use net view command on xp. does it list all shared
computers? post back
with the result.

--
For more information, go to
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need
consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you
may get more help.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
I've a small home network set up using Windows
networking,
via Ethernet in a peer-peer workgroup. All four PC's
return back to a hub, and then get internet access via a
DSL home gateway. Ever since adding an XP laptop to the
mix (containing 2 Win 2000 machines, and two Win 98
machines, I can't "see" the other pc's from the XP
laptop.
I need to file share to/from the laptop. Same
workgroup,
file sharing is enabled, and I can ping from computer to
computer, both by name and IP address.
I've seen numerous references to sharing between XP and
98, but nothing regarding Win2K here. Is there another
setup step I've missed?
If I have to, I guess I can set up an FTP server between
the laptop and my main desktop, but that's not as
convenient. If it's a security issue, maybe I should
ftp
instead?
Peter



.

Ok,

I officially give up. XP stinks for home networking, probably until I
decide to upgrade all the machines to XP, which isn't going to happen.


"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
.com...
and if I put the desktop back on the home network, the ipconfig changes
to:C:\ipconfig

Windows 2000 IP Configuration

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : gateway.2wire.net
Autoconfiguration IP Address. . . : 172.16.1.33
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . ..............: 255.255.0.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . ............. . : 172.16.0.1



"Robert L" wrote in message
...
re-start computer browser and post both results of ipconfig /all on two
computers.

--
For more information, go to http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more
help.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
Hi Robert. thanks for the reply. I'm getting really
frustrated.
For simplicity, I've reduced the network to just my main
desktop (Win2000), and my laptop (XP) via a crossover
cable.
1. Disabling the Browser didn't seem to work. An error
message appears telling me that the list of servers for
this workgroup is not currently available.
2. net view command returns a message saying the list of
servers for this workgroup is not currently available.

If it helps, I note that I can ping in only one direction
now, from the 2K machine to the XP machine, but not in the
reverse direction (from the XP to the 2K machine).

ICF is off.

-----Original Message-----
1. try to disable computer browser on xp. does it fix the
problem?
2. use net view command on xp. does it list all shared
computers? post back
with the result.

--
For more information, go to
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need
consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you
may get more help.

Robert Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Windows & Network Support, Tips and FAQs on
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Peter Sikes" wrote in message
...
I've a small home network set up using Windows
networking,
via Ethernet in a peer-peer workgroup. All four PC's
return back to a hub, and then get internet access via a
DSL home gateway. Ever since adding an XP laptop to the
mix (containing 2 Win 2000 machines, and two Win 98
machines, I can't "see" the other pc's from the XP
laptop.
I need to file share to/from the laptop. Same
workgroup,
file sharing is enabled, and I can ping from computer to
computer, both by name and IP address.
I've seen numerous references to sharing between XP and
98, but nothing regarding Win2K here. Is there another
setup step I've missed?
If I have to, I guess I can set up an FTP server between
the laptop and my main desktop, but that's not as
convenient. If it's a security issue, maybe I should
ftp
instead?
Peter



.