Networking Question 1

[treeteky]

I have 2 computers in my house that are both connected to an RCA router (cheapo I know) which is connected to the internet. When you open Network Neighborhood the computers don't always see each other (yes, both computers are on) and rarely can you access shared files from one computer. One computer is a Pentium II with 320 MB RAM and the other is a Pentium III with 128 MB RAM. Both are running Windows 98 SE. Frequently, when Network Neighborhood is opened, the computer can't even find itself on the network until it has searched for around 15 minutes. Or if you click on the other computer on the network, the computer freezes and usually has to be restarted. Both are configured for file sharing and remote administration, and both use Client for Microsoft Networks. Is this a router problem, or a software problem and how do I fix it? I would appreciate greatly any help.

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[edfair]

First step is adding NETBUI as a protocol.

Things tend to go to sleep with TCPIP and not wake up.

Ed Fair
Give the wrong symptoms, get the wrong solutions.

 

[mattjurado]

Yes, install the NetBEUI protocol, tends to clear things right up. 98 really needs a WINS server to properly browse, when TCP/IP is your main protocol. You can also create an LMHOSTS file, but I've found that doesn't always work either. Also, a time saver that often works, when you do browse a computer, right click on it, and create a shortcut on your desktop. Sometimes you can go to start>find>computer, and search by the other computer's ip, and then make a shortcut to that IP (by the way, assign static IPs if you are running dhcp now).

Matt J.

Please always take the time to backup any and all data before performing any actions suggested for ANY problem, regardless of how minor a change it might seem. Also test the backup to make sure it is intact.

 

[treeteky]

Thanks for the help guys! I added NETBEUI and that cleared things right up. I now can access the other computer and file share! Thanks!

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