Chuck, my XP computer is called GIRLS. Here is the results of browstat status:
Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
Browsing is active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus. Using \\GIRLS
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master GIRLS
\\GIRLS
There are 1 servers in domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{5D7BCE0D-695E-4C8E-A54F-098203B057E8}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: GIRLS
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master GIRLS
\\GIRLS
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{5D7BCE0D-695E-4C8E-A54F-098203B057E8}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{5D7BCE0D-695E-4C8E-A54F-098203B057E8}
Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
Browsing is active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus. Using \\GIRLS
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master GIRLS
\\GIRLS
There are 1 servers in domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
here is the result of ipconfig /all:
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : Girls
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : socal.rr.com
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : socal.rr.com
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast
Ethernet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-0A-E6-19-71-A4
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 66.75.164.90
66.75.164.89
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, May 27, 2007 2:04:53 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, May 28, 2007 2:04:53 PM
For the second computer, \\JOSELUIS, which is the Vista Home Premium edition
computer, here are the results:
Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E5139195-F699-4BDC-9987-58A6DB6E92EA}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: GIRLS
Could not connect to registry, error = 53 Unable to determine build
of browser master: 53
\\\\GIRLS . Version:05.01 Flags: 51203 NT POTENTIAL MASTER
1 backup servers retrieved from master GIRLS
\\GIRLS
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E5139195-F699-4BDC-9987-58A6DB6E92EA}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{E5139195-F699-4BDC-9987-58A6DB6E92EA}
and ipconfgi /all:
Windows IP Configuration
Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : JoseLuis
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
DNS Suffix Search List. . . . . . : socal.rr.com
Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : socal.rr.com
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-19-D1-3C-FD-6A
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::8ae:2bad:48e9:5a15%8(Preferred)
IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.102(Preferred)
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : Sunday, May 27, 2007 2:05:04 PM
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : Monday, May 28, 2007 2:05:04 PM
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1
DHCPv6 IAID . . . . . . . . . . . : 201333201
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 66.75.164.90
66.75.164.89
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Enabled
Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 6:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Teredo Tunneling Pseudo-Interface
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 02-00-54-55-4E-01
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IPv6 Address. . . . . . . . . . . :
2001:0:4136:e390:20c1:1634:3f57:fe99(Preferred)
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::20c1:1634:3f57:fe99%9(Preferred)
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : ::
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled
Tunnel adapter Local Area Connection* 7:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix . : socal.rr.com
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : isatap.socal.rr.com
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-00-00-00-00-00-00-E0
DHCP Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : No
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
Link-local IPv6 Address . . . . . : fe80::5efe:192.168.1.102%10(Preferred)
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 66.75.164.90
66.75.164.89
NetBIOS over Tcpip. . . . . . . . : Disabled
Thank you very much for your help.
Jose Luis
"Chuck" wrote:
> 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.
>