Check the network location type and make sure it is in the private network.
This how to may help,
Understand Network Location Types
http://www.howtonetworking.com/vista/networktype.htm
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"phani kumar" <p_phanikumar@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I am using Windows Vista Business edition.
>
> Recently I am facing problems with Local network when connected to the
> Internet. Unable to browse network when connected to internet. When I
> reboot after getting disconnected to internet, I have no problem browsing
> local network.
>
> My internet is broadband connection on a separate LAN card & local area
> network is on-board LAN (intel motherboard). Initially for a few days, I
> didnt have this problem, but recently I am getting this problem. I have
> not installed or removed any software in this period.
>
> Local lan is fixed IP (192.168.x.x series) & broad band is fixed IP from
> the service provider.
>
> Any help is appreciated.
>
> TIA
>
> Phani Kumar