[RESOLVED] Home Network issue...

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I'm trying to network two PC at home. The network configuration for both PCs are as follows:
1. Client for MS networks
2. Network card listed in network configuration
3. Netbeui
4. File and Printer sharing for MS networks

Problem: When I click on Network neighborhood on PC#1 I get the flashlight searching endlessly. When I click on Network neighborhood on the PC#2 I only see that PC#2 listed.

I'm using RJ-45 from NIC to NIC.

Any ideas will be greatly appreciated.


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[gmiller220]

Make sure that you select Network Log On and not Windows Log On in the Network Properties. Reboot both computers and log on and you should see both of them. Also make sure that your NetBEUI is setup as default protocol (Select NetBEUI protocol, Properties, Advanced, Set as Defualt Protocol) This should get your two computers to see each other. Cheers

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[thirdfey]

Looks like you are using a straight throught RJ-45 instead of a crossover cable which you need to hook two computers directly to each other.

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[This message has been edited by thirdfey (edited September 17, 2001).]

[lebonetworktech]

are you using a crossover cable to connect the two computers?

[godofuq]

Yes, it does sound like you are most likely using a straight network cable instead of a crossover cable. Generally, networks need a hub as information cannot be accepted in the same way it is originally sent. The 4 main wires in your cat5 cable will need to be turned around if you are going from a nic to another nic instead of a hub hence the name "crossover"

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The cable I'm using is: "Cat5 Crossover for PC to PC Connections."

I've set primary logon to: "Client for Microsoft Networks." And, I've set NetBEUI as the default protocol. As gmiller220 suggested.

This is what I see when I click on PC#1 Network Neighborhood:
"Entire network" Icon next to both icons for PC#1 and PC #2
I then click on Entire Network icon and see Both Icons again for PC#1 and PC #2.

When I click on PC #2 (the one I'm networking with) I get the message:"\\T-bird is not accessible. The computer or Sharename could not be found. Make sure you didn't type it incorrectly and try again."

I'm closer but still no cigar

Thanks for all you help, any more suggestion?

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[Andi]

Sometimes its works better to just right click the Network icon on the desktop and do a "search for computer" then instead of entering a name just put stars "*********".
Just recheck you`ve set the workgroup name correctly,no spaces,capitals on one etc.
You could also try setting the IP manually by setting the SUBNET to say 255.255.255.0 and the IP to 10.10.10.1 and 10.10.10.2 respectivly.
Then you could at least try the PING command at in a DOS window i.e. PING 10.10.10.2 from PC1[10.10.10.1] and see if your connected.
BTW do the network cards have a green light [connected] on the back or is it still red?

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[gmiller220]

Have you shared your resources (i.e. Hard drives CD-R's Printers etc)? That might be why it's giving you that error. If you can see pc 2 that means you are connecting to it. But what I would suggest is getting a cheap hub. I have had many problems using crossover cables. At Pricewatch.com they have a 4port 3com for $9 plus s/h. So it's not that much of an expense. Just a thought.

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[KaptainKillgore]

I agree with the last 2 posts

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[gmiller220]

sweet ride Kaptin!!!!

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I tried everything, but still...
1. PC#1's Network Neighborhood only sees PC#1
2. PC#2's Network Neighborhood only sees PC#2
*Each PC only sees itself !?!?

I'm at a loss. I tried searching for computer using all stars (right click Network Neigh)... no dice. Workgroup name is identical on bothe PCs. NetBUEI is the default on both. There's a green light on both NIC cards. Both C: drives are shared on each PC. Reinstalled NIC on PC#1. Swapped with another cable. Shot gunned a Budwiser... that did help... Heheheh.

One last plea to the Network to Tech crew... anything I may have missed.



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[iamtheman]

Here's a wild idea for you, try manually setting both NIC's to 10mb, half-duplex. I have seen weird problems with NIC cards not auto-negotiating properly.

Either way let us know how you make out.

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[This message has been edited by iamtheman (edited September 20, 2001).]

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iamtheman... Where would I do that? In Network Neighborhood's properities... in device Manager... I couldn't find it.

Thanks

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"Screws fall out all the time, the world's an imperfect place."
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[gmiller220]

Under network properties and you select the nic and it's under Advanced Link Speed & Duplex or something similar. Good luck

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iamtheman & gmiller220
I set both NICs manually to 10mb, half-duplex, and rebooted both machines. Still same situation...
1. PC#1's Network Neighborhood only sees PC#1
2. PC#2's Network Neighborhood only sees PC#2
*Each PC only sees itself !?!?

I don't get it, I think I should be able to do this without buying a hub.... what do you guys think?


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"Screws fall out all the time, the world's an imperfect place."
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