My .02
I believe this is a browsing service issue. Windows, on TCPIP
only - can only resolve windows boxes (other computers on the network)
via DNS and/or Host/LM file entries (sometimes hard coded, sometimes
returned via DHCP)... You need to install "Client for Microsoft
Networks" to fully play on a Windows Workgroup/LAN domain...
>From class - I remember "browsing services on a windows domain/LAN is
not a guaranteed service. Means that you can use it, may even like it -
but cannot depend on it to always show all computers...
<< nice internet write up on the issue below >>
The Client for Microsoft Networks is an essential networking software
component for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. A
Windows computer must run the Client for Microsoft Networks to remotely
access files, printers and other shared network resources.
1. Navigate to the Windows Control Panel.
2. If the computer runs Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer, locate
and right click "My Network Places" in the Start Menu and choose
Properties from the menu that appears. A new window titled "Network
Connections" opens. In this window, open the "Local Area Connection"
item.
3. If the computer runs any older version of Windows, like Windows
95 or Windows 98, locate and right-click on Network Neighborhood, then
choose "Properties" from the menu that appears. Alternatively, navigate
to Control Panel and open the "Network" item.
4. If the computer runs Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer, view the
General tab and verify the checkbox next to Client for Microsoft Windows
is unchecked. This confirms the component has not already been
installed. If the network is currently active, you may not see any
checkboxes in the window. In this case, click the "Properties" button
one more time to reach the full General tab.
5. If the computer runs Windows 2000, Windows XP or newer, first click
the checkbox next to Client for Microsoft Windows, then click the
"Install..." button to begin the process of installing this component.
6. If the computer runs any older version of Windows, simply click the
"Add..." to begin the process of installing Client for Microsoft
Windows.
7. For all versions of Windows, select "Client" as the type of component
from the list in the new window that appears. Click the "Add..." button
to continue.
8. For all versions of Windows, next choose "Microsoft" from the list of
manufacturers shown on the left of the active window. Then, choose
"Client for Microsoft Windows" from the list of Network Clients on the
right side of the window. Click the "OK" button to continue.
9. Complete the installation by clicking the "OK" button to close the
window, then proceed to reboot the computer. After the computer has
restarted, Client for Microsoft Windows will be installed.
Tips:
You will probably also need to install the TCP/IP protocol and the "File
and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" service to fully network a
Windows computer on a typical LAN.
John C. Gunvaldson
www.fox-net.com
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