XP pro adding to 2kpro network - - I just don't get it

[David Wier]

I think I've read every post possible on this subject, and I've been to tons
of web sites posted, but I still can't get it working. I can get close - - -
here's what I'm trying to do...

Existing network (using WORKGROUP as workgroup) with two Win2K Pro machines
(Router - DHCP working) - - they do file & print sharing perfectly, though I
had to add NetBeui to both to get it to work. - Cable modem - shared printer
and internet connection on one 2K Pro machine

I got a laptop (XP pro) that I'm trying to add in - so that I can print to
the existing printer on a 2K machine - - and see shared files from any of
the computers.

It's apparently sharing the internet connection just fine...just nothing
else.

ICF on XP machine TURNED OFF

I can't get \\machinename to work from any of the machines

The very best I've been able to get is using ipconfig/renew at certain
points on the 2K machines - - then I could at least see all the computers
from each of them - - but I could never get file/print sharing going - I've
got the user names added in on each machine as Administrators.

I've tried so many combinations (recommendations from other web sites) that
now I don't even know how I got that far, since now - I can't even get the
XP machin to recognize the WorkGroup - it sees the Workgroup, then it says
it's not accessible and that a list of servers is not currently available.

Is there a one-stop, simple set of instructions that I can follow to get
this done? I never ever had as much problems getting my 2K machines talking
to each other.

[Robert L]

1. use tcp/ip only and don't use netbeui.
2. can you ping other computer from the xp by ip and name.
3. use net view command to list all shared computers. post back with the
result.

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"David Wier" <dw...@attbi.com> wrote in message
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[Smokey]

1. netbeui disable - - now- none of the Win2K machines can see each other
2. Yes - I can ping the other two computers from the XP computer
3. below:
one 2K machine - sees only itself
one 2K machine says "List of servers for this workgroup is currently
unavalable" - - it's the one with the Lan card for the cable internet
connection - it's also the one with the shared printer.
on the XP machine - it also gives the error above.

What am I missing?

"Robert L" <nor...@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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[John Shelton]

What is the first 2 or 3 digit number of your IP address? such as
192.xxx.xxx.xxx do not give the whole address.

If it is not 192 (which is the default for most routers) then you probably
have the router and cable modem hooked up incorrectly, that is the cable
modem is plugged in to the LAN port instead of the WAN port. (the netbeui
thing was my clue)

Next, if you are using a router, then why are you using internet connection
sharing? That mode was originally for dial-up. One PC dials into the
internet and all the other PC's can use that connection to access the
internet.

On the XP machine go to the control panel. Select "network connections"
then "network connection wizard". At the end of the installation you will
be prompted to select a radio button. Select the first one to Create
network Setup Disk. Make note of the instructions when complete.

I hope any/all of this helps. I've experienced the same problems.

Just another guy.
John Shelton

"David Wier" <dw...@attbi.com> wrote in message
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[Robert L]

1. without netbeui, can you ping each other? if not, you need to fix tcp/ip
settings.
2. you need to focus on 2nd xp. I wish you gave me the system error #. I am
assuming you gat system error 6118. here is quoted from
http://www25.brinkster.com/ChicagoTech

System error 6118 has occurred. The list of servers for this workgroup is
not currently available
SYMPTOMS: 1) After enabling ICS/ICF, you can't see any computes on My
Network places. If you try, you may get "workgroup is not accessible". 2) If
you use the net view command, you may receive "System error 6118 has
occurred. The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently
available." message.
Resolutions:
1) This behavior can occur if you enable the ICF that will closes the ports
for file sharing by default. To open these ports, right-click the network
connection that is firewall protected> Properties>Advanced>Settings>Service
Tab>Add, Enter 127.0.0.1) for the required Internet Protocol (IP) number.
Enter UDP ports from 135 through 139, and TCP ports from 135 through 139 one
by one (the external and internal port numbers should be identical).
2) This may occur if the workgroup name and the domain name are the
different.
3) No master browser. Starting Computer Browser Service on one of w2k/xp
computers should fix the problem

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"Smokey" <sputni...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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[Smokey]

(you were right in assuming the 6118 error, by the way)
I had it going great for a little while - - - I got good connections to
everyone from everyone....then, there was a program that took over from a
web site on my 2nd 2K computer - - once I found that problem and fixed it,
now, Net View sees all computers from the XP machine, but I can't get to any
of them through My Network Places -

(all computers are viewable in the WorkGroup (in My Network Places on the xp
machine, but when I double click on the WorkGroup on the 2K machines, I get
an error that the WorkGroup is not accessible)

<computername>\Share is not accessible. You might not have the permission to
use......Network path not found

I can ping the 2K computers from XP - - but if I try to ping the XP from the
2K - it times out.

I haven't changed any permissions on any of them

Also - on my 2K machine, I get a 6118 error when using Net View - -

also - btw - I've got NetBios over TCP checked on all the network cards
except the one going to the WAN (cable modem)

I've been at this for almost 10 straight hours - - - HelP!

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