On Wed, 23 May 2007 08:42:01 -0700, Cerdito <Cerdito@discussions.microsoft.com>
wrote:
>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 21 May 2007 09:28:04 -0700, Cerdito <Cerdito@discussions.microsoft.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>> >Hi, I have 2 computers connected by Ethernet cables to a router that in turns
>> >connects to a ROADRUNNER cable for Internet access.
>> >I have downloaded and installed the LLTD in the XP computer. Internet access
>> >works fine on both computers but they cannot see each other. When I do a full
>> >map view in the Vista machine I do see the second computer icon but I cannot
>> >access it, nor the printer connected to it.
>> >I set up my Vista network to 'Private' and turn on file sharing. I'm using
>> >the same name for the network (WORKGROUP) on both computers. I'm using a 3
>> >year old Cisco router (wired of course) but even though it is not ViiV
>> >technology ready it must be good since both computers can access the Internet.
>> >
>> >Please help!
>>
>> Visibility problems are frequently a joint symptom of the NetBT settings, and a
>> personal firewall.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/07/advanced-windows-networking-using.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/0...ing-using.html
>>
>> And check the router for an "Isolation Mode" setting.
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...ther-help.html
>>
>> Then look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each computer, and
>> diagnose the problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow
>> instructions precisely (download browstat!):
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...#AskingForHelp
>Chuck, I set up the Registry as you indicate in your article with the
>DCHpBroadcast flag set to 0 in the Vista computer (since the XP does not have
>it). I check all my settings in both computers and they look fine. However,
>something is still not working. Running 'ipconfig /all' told me I have a
>'Hybrid' node type. Could that be the problem? How do I change it to
>'Broadcast'?
>Also, in the XP computer I changed the workgroup to 'WORKGROUP' to match the
>Vista computer but I noticed somehow it reverses to 'MSHOME' afterwards.
>Could that be the reason.
>Your help is greatly appreciated!
Hi Cerdito,
Node types Broadcast and Hybrid are compatible, so don't worry there.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/address-resolution-on-lan.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/0...on-on-lan.html
I'm not sure about the workgroup name changing. If everything is working,
though, and you have 2 separate workgroups, you should be able to see the other
workgroup under Entire Network - Microsoft Windows Network.
If both computers can access the Internet, don't worry about the DHCP broadcast
issue, apparently that's not a problem with your router.
Did you check the NetBT setting, and the personal firewalls? If so, post the
browstat and ipconfig logs here, and we'll look for clues.
--
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.