I can't set up a network on win2k Pro 1

[genghisbunny]

Hi. I've got a network set up hardware-wise between 2 win2k computers, with a switching hub between them and both on 10/100 network cards. The hardware all checks out ok.

I intalled Netbeui, and already have TCP/IP installed from previous internet connections.

This is where my expertise runs out. When I browse the network from either PC, it only picks itself up on the network. It seems that it is looking for servers on the system. All I want is a peer-to-peer network, no Server involved. I've done this with a pair of ME machines without a hitch.

Can anyone help me with this?

Thanks,

Genghisbunny

 

[butchrecon]

Ensure that the TCPIP scheme is the same, Subnet masks are identical and the workgroup names are the same. You state TCPIP was installed for a previous Internet setup. Is TCPIP bound for the Network card or dial up adapter?

 

[htin11]

As what butchrecon said:

Ensure that TCPIP scheme is the same: But DO NOT put the same IP address for both the computer..

But make sure the Subnet mask is the same for example

one computer you put 192.168.0.1 as the ip
255.255.255.0 as the submask

second computer you put 192.168.0.2 as the ip
255.255.255.0 as the submask

afterward type ping 192.168.0.1 from second computer and see if it can contact the computer...if it does, then your computer can communicate with the second computer. So you solve the TCP/IP.

you can also try \\(ip address)\(shared resources)
to access the other computer.

or
\\(computername)\(shared resources)
second i think you need netbios to be enabled..

Hope that help,
Hui Emagine Solutions, Inc.

http://www.emagine-solutions.com

 

[genghisbunny]

Thanks for your advice, Hui and butchrecon. I'm still lost and not sure where to go now. I have set up one computer as 192.168.0.1 as the ip
255.255.255.0 as the submask

second computer as 192.168.0.2 as the ip
255.255.255.0 as the submask, and still no go.

The computers seem to both be looking for servers. Is it possible to set up a peer-to-peer under 2000 pro, or do I need one of them to be 2000 server? Please help me as I am quite new to networking, although computers are long since part of my life.

Do I need to have Netbeui installed, or should I scrap it to simplify things?

Thanks Again,

Genghisbunny

 

[edfair]

Peer to peer means both can be servers.
From previous internet connections can you have other boxes with same TCPIP addresses?
What services?
And what is the result of the ping from each looking for the other?
And do you have the capability of locking the NICs to fixed speeds? Like 10 duplex. Ed Fair
efair@atlnet.com

Any advice I give is my best judgement based on my interpretation of the facts you supply.

Help increase my knowledge by providing some feedback, good or bad, on any advice I have given.

 

[safraser]

I had the same problem setting up a network with my win2k machine and a win95 box. I found that both machines authenicate itself to the other and then evey thing went fine.

 

[silentwitness]

Easiest way I found is get a router with DHCP and let it do everything.....Just make sure they are in the same workgroup. I have a 2000 and a 98 machine at home on a router with dhcp and the only thing I had to do was make sure I enabled sharing on my drives.

 

[butchrecon]

Lets try this in another way. First off ensure the TCPIP schemes are the same (which you have) Second ensure the Workgroup names are the same. Then make sure BOTH Win2K machines have user accounts that the CAN authenticate. (make sure both machines have Identical accounts, just dont login under the same account on both machines) The Key is the user accounts. If you log in on machine one as joe blow and machine 2 does not have an account for joe blow in the user and passwords manager in the control panel you may never connect because the system cannot authenticate the user name.

Try that and let us know.

 

[butchrecon]

PS...

safraser was on the right track. Thanks for the help