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From: Malcolm P on 1 May 2008 12:04
Hi,

A little background. I have 1 PC (XP PRo SP2) connected via ethernet to a
Netgear DG834GT adls/ router. I also have 2 laptops (1 XP Pro SP2 and 1
Vista HP) connected wirelessly. I also have a canon printer attached via USB
to the PC. This set up works fine, internet, file and print
sharing...everything.

Because of inconsistent signal strength I introduced a BT Home Hub (HH) as a
wireless access point (not connected to the telephone). I now connect the
two laptops to the HH and the HH links wirelessly to the Netgear. I have got
internet access for both laptops but can find no way of getting file and
print sharing to working between the laptops and the PC.

The netgear settings are:
IP 192.168.0.1
Subnet 255.255.255.0
DHCP server on
IP range 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.253
Channel 11
Uses WEP encryption
WDS mode enabled for wireless repeater mode bridging

The HH settings are
IP 192.168.254
Subnet 255.255.255.0
DHCP server is off
IP range 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.253
Channel 11
WDS mode enabled
Firewall off

On the Netgear I can see the HH and laptops are "attached devices"
The two laptops can see each other, but can't see the PC
The PC can't see either of the laptops
No settings on the laptops have been changed
All computers are part of the same MSHOME workgroup
The printer is set to be shared
There are folders on all computers that are shared

Whatever I try just doesn't fix the problem. I keep thinking it's either
the HH is not passing the network requests through (but as the firewall is
off everything should be going through fine), or there is something within
the Netgear that is causing the problem, but as the laptops worked fine when
connected to it, I can't think what it would be. I'm totally confused.

This is driving me absolutely nuts, so before I go insane could anyone of
you very kind people offer any suggestions or advice please.

Many thanks
Malc


From: Chuck [MVP] on 1 May 2008 13:04
On Thu, 1 May 2008 09:04:02 -0700, Malcolm P
<MalcolmP(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>A little background. I have 1 PC (XP PRo SP2) connected via ethernet to a
>Netgear DG834GT adls/ router. I also have 2 laptops (1 XP Pro SP2 and 1
>Vista HP) connected wirelessly. I also have a canon printer attached via USB
>to the PC. This set up works fine, internet, file and print
>sharing...everything.
>
>Because of inconsistent signal strength I introduced a BT Home Hub (HH) as a
>wireless access point (not connected to the telephone). I now connect the
>two laptops to the HH and the HH links wirelessly to the Netgear. I have got
>internet access for both laptops but can find no way of getting file and
>print sharing to working between the laptops and the PC.
>
>The netgear settings are:
>IP 192.168.0.1
>Subnet 255.255.255.0
>DHCP server on
> IP range 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.253
>Channel 11
>Uses WEP encryption
>WDS mode enabled for wireless repeater mode bridging
>
>The HH settings are
>IP 192.168.254
>Subnet 255.255.255.0
>DHCP server is off
> IP range 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.253
>Channel 11
>WDS mode enabled
>Firewall off
>
>On the Netgear I can see the HH and laptops are "attached devices"
>The two laptops can see each other, but can't see the PC
>The PC can't see either of the laptops
>No settings on the laptops have been changed
>All computers are part of the same MSHOME workgroup
>The printer is set to be shared
>There are folders on all computers that are shared
>
>Whatever I try just doesn't fix the problem. I keep thinking it's either
>the HH is not passing the network requests through (but as the firewall is
>off everything should be going through fine), or there is something within
>the Netgear that is causing the problem, but as the laptops worked fine when
>connected to it, I can't think what it would be. I'm totally confused.
>
>This is driving me absolutely nuts, so before I go insane could anyone of
>you very kind people offer any suggestions or advice please.
>
>Many thanks
>Malc

Malc,

The netgear settings are:
IP 192.168.0.1
Subnet 255.255.255.0
DHCP server on
IP range 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.253
Channel 11
Uses WEP encryption
WDS mode enabled for wireless repeater mode bridging

The HH settings are
IP 192.168.254
Subnet 255.255.255.0
DHCP server is off
IP range 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.253
Channel 11
WDS mode enabled
Firewall off


OK, it looks like the HH is setup properly as an access point (repeater). I
presume that its IP address is actually 192.168.0.254? My guess is that you
have a segmented workgroup; with the 2 laptops using WiFi connectivity, this
will happen.
<http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html>
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/04/nt-browser-or-why-cant-i-always-see.html

You can diagnose the problem, using logs from "browstat status" and "ipconfig
/all", from each computer. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow
instructions precisely (download browstat!):
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/
From: Malcolm P on 2 May 2008 10:50
Hi Chuck,

Thanks for the advice. It's taken me a while to get through it all and to
be honest I'm getting a little confused. I'm no newbie but networking is a
bit of a black art and I'm worried that I might just make matter worse.

Following your comment about my IP address I have followed an article (link
from your site) and made the following changes:

HH IP - 192.168.0.2
DCHP Server off

Netgear IP - 192.168.0.1
Subnet 255.255.255.0
DHCP Server on
Range 192.168.0.50 - 192.168.0.254


I've restricted my attempts to the PC that is connected via ethernet and a
single Laptop connected wirelessly. Both machine are running XP Pro SP2. So
far I've checked:
* Restrictananymous - Ok on PC and Laptop
* HiddenServer - Ok on PC and Laptop
* RestrictNullSessionAccess - Ok on both
* Disabled the Computer Browser and TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper services on the
Laptop
* Specifically enabled NetBIOS (network properties) on both.
* Run CDiag on the PC but it only found itself, nothing for the laptop
* I also noticed I had an nVidia network controller and there mention of a
hidden firewall. However after reviewing the removal steps I don't have the
Network Access Manager so don't believe I'm affected by this

Unfortuantely none of this has helped. I've therefore taken browstat,
ipconfig, net config server and net config workstation logs and I'd be really
grateful if you could have a look through

PC Name - ROCKET (allocated 192.168.0.51 & 192.168.0.52 Have got 2
etherenet connections)
Laptop Name - LAPTOP (allocated 192.168.0.50)

PLEASE NOTE - The second laptop (Vista) on the network is called HERCULES.
This name is mentioned in the logs from the 1st laptop


On the PC:
BROWSTAT STATUS

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: ROCKET
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master ROCKET
\\ROCKET
There are 1 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E}


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master browser name is held by: ROCKET
Master browser is running build 2600


Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
Browsing is active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus. Using \\ROCKET
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master ROCKET
\\ROCKET
There are 1 servers in domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb


Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
Browsing is active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus. Using \\ROCKET
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master ROCKET
\\ROCKET
Unable to retrieve server list from ROCKET: 1231


IPCONFIG /ALL

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : rocket

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No


Ethernet adapter 2nd IE - Dark Blue:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
Controller

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-D4-C2-26-F6

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.51

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 02 May 2008 13:49:59

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 May 2008 13:49:59


Ethernet adapter Internet Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010
PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-D4-C2-35-1F

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.52

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 02 May 2008 13:49:59

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 May 2008 13:49:59


NET CONFIG SERVER

Server Name \\ROCKET
Server Comment Office

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NwlnkIpx (0013d4c226f6)
NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E} (0013d4c226f6)
NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428} (0013d4c2351f)
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NwlnkNb (000000000002)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


NET CONFIG WORKSTATION

Computer name \\ROCKET
Full Computer name rocket
User name Malcolm

Workstation active on
NwlnkNb (000000000002)
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428} (0013D4C2351F)
NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E} (0013D4C226F6)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain ROCKET

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


---********---

On the Laptop

BROWSTAT STATUS

Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: HERCULES
Could not connect to registry, error = 5 Unable to determine build of
browser master: 5
Unable to determine server information for browser master: 5
1 backup servers retrieved from master HERCULES
\\HERCULES
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C}


IPCONFIG /ALL

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : laptop

Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :

Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid

IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No


Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :

Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family
Gigabit Ethernet NIC

Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-90-F5-3C-A9-25

Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes

Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes

IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.50

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1

Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 02 May 2008 15:15:39

Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 May 2008 15:15:39


NET CONFIG SERVER

Server Name \\LAPTOP
Server Comment Laptop

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NwlnkIpx (0090f53ca925)
NwlnkNb (0090f53ca925)
NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C} (0090f53ca925)
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)

Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


NET CONFIG WORKSTATION

Computer name \\LAPTOP
Full Computer name laptop
User name Malcolm

Workstation active on
NwlnkNb (0090F53CA925)
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C} (0090F53CA925)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain LAPTOP

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


From: Chuck [MVP] on 2 May 2008 16:26
On Fri, 2 May 2008 07:50:01 -0700, Malcolm P
<MalcolmP(a)discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>Hi Chuck,
>
>Thanks for the advice. It's taken me a while to get through it all and to
>be honest I'm getting a little confused. I'm no newbie but networking is a
>bit of a black art and I'm worried that I might just make matter worse.
>
>Following your comment about my IP address I have followed an article (link
>from your site) and made the following changes:
>
>HH IP - 192.168.0.2
> DCHP Server off
>
>Netgear IP - 192.168.0.1
>Subnet 255.255.255.0
> DHCP Server on
> Range 192.168.0.50 - 192.168.0.254
>
>
>I've restricted my attempts to the PC that is connected via ethernet and a
>single Laptop connected wirelessly. Both machine are running XP Pro SP2. So
>far I've checked:
>* Restrictananymous - Ok on PC and Laptop
>* HiddenServer - Ok on PC and Laptop
>* RestrictNullSessionAccess - Ok on both
>* Disabled the Computer Browser and TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper services on the
>Laptop
>* Specifically enabled NetBIOS (network properties) on both.
>* Run CDiag on the PC but it only found itself, nothing for the laptop
>* I also noticed I had an nVidia network controller and there mention of a
>hidden firewall. However after reviewing the removal steps I don't have the
>Network Access Manager so don't believe I'm affected by this
>
>Unfortuantely none of this has helped. I've therefore taken browstat,
>ipconfig, net config server and net config workstation logs and I'd be really
>grateful if you could have a look through
>
>PC Name - ROCKET (allocated 192.168.0.51 & 192.168.0.52 Have got 2
>etherenet connections)
>Laptop Name - LAPTOP (allocated 192.168.0.50)
>
>PLEASE NOTE - The second laptop (Vista) on the network is called HERCULES.
>This name is mentioned in the logs from the 1st laptop
>
>
>On the PC:
>BROWSTAT STATUS
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E}
> Browsing is active on domain.
> Master browser name is: ROCKET
> Master browser is running build 2600
> 1 backup servers retrieved from master ROCKET
> \\ROCKET
> There are 1 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E}
> There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E}
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428}
> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> Master browser name is held by: ROCKET
> Master browser is running build 2600
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> Browsing is active on domain.
> Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus. Using \\ROCKET
> Master browser is running build 2600
> 1 backup servers retrieved from master ROCKET
> \\ROCKET
> There are 1 servers in domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkIpx
> Browsing is active on domain.
> Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus. Using \\ROCKET
> Master browser is running build 2600
> 1 backup servers retrieved from master ROCKET
> \\ROCKET
> Unable to retrieve server list from ROCKET: 1231
>
>
>IPCONFIG /ALL
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : rocket
>
> Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
>
> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
>
> IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>
> WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>
>
>Ethernet adapter 2nd IE - Dark Blue:
>
> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
>
> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : NVIDIA nForce Networking
>Controller
>
> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-D4-C2-26-F6
>
> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>
> Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>
> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.51
>
> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>
> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
>
> DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
>
> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
>
> Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 02 May 2008 13:49:59
>
> Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 May 2008 13:49:59
>
>
>Ethernet adapter Internet Connection:
>
> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
>
> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010
>PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
>
> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-D4-C2-35-1F
>
> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>
> Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>
> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.52
>
> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>
> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
>
> DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
>
> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
>
> Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 02 May 2008 13:49:59
>
> Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 May 2008 13:49:59
>
>
>NET CONFIG SERVER
>
>Server Name \\ROCKET
>Server Comment Office
>
>Software version Windows 2002
>Server is active on
> NwlnkIpx (0013d4c226f6)
> NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E} (0013d4c226f6)
> NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428} (0013d4c2351f)
> NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> NwlnkNb (000000000002)
>
>
>Server hidden No
>Maximum Logged On Users 10
>Maximum open files per session 16384
>
>Idle session time (min) 15
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>NET CONFIG WORKSTATION
>
>Computer name \\ROCKET
>Full Computer name rocket
>User name Malcolm
>
>Workstation active on
> NwlnkNb (000000000002)
> NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428} (0013D4C2351F)
> NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E} (0013D4C226F6)
>
>Software version Windows 2002
>
>Workstation domain MSHOME
>Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
>Logon domain ROCKET
>
>COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
>COM Send Count (byte) 16
>COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>---********---
>
>On the Laptop
>
>BROWSTAT STATUS
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport \Device\NwlnkNb
> Browsing is NOT active on domain.
> Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.
>
>
>Status for domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C}
> Browsing is active on domain.
> Master browser name is: HERCULES
>Could not connect to registry, error = 5 Unable to determine build of
>browser master: 5
> Unable to determine server information for browser master: 5
> 1 backup servers retrieved from master HERCULES
> \\HERCULES
> There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C}
> There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
>\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C}
>
>
>IPCONFIG /ALL
>
>Windows IP Configuration
>
> Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : laptop
>
> Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
>
> Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
>
> IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>
> WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
>
>
>Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
>
> Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
>
> Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family
>Gigabit Ethernet NIC
>
> Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-90-F5-3C-A9-25
>
> Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
>
> Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
>
> IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.50
>
> Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
>
> Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
>
> DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
>
> DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
>
> Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 02 May 2008 15:15:39
>
> Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 05 May 2008 15:15:39
>
>
>NET CONFIG SERVER
>
>Server Name \\LAPTOP
>Server Comment Laptop
>
>Software version Windows 2002
>Server is active on
> NwlnkIpx (0090f53ca925)
> NwlnkNb (0090f53ca925)
> NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C} (0090f53ca925)
> NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
>
>Server hidden No
>Maximum Logged On Users 10
>Maximum open files per session 16384
>
>Idle session time (min) 15
>The command completed successfully.
>
>
>NET CONFIG WORKSTATION
>
>Computer name \\LAPTOP
>Full Computer name laptop
>User name Malcolm
>
>Workstation active on
> NwlnkNb (0090F53CA925)
> NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
> NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C} (0090F53CA925)
>
>Software version Windows 2002
>
>Workstation domain MSHOME
>Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
>Logon domain LAPTOP
>
>COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
>COM Send Count (byte) 16
>COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
>The command completed successfully.
>

Malc,

This is where I would start.

Server is active on
NwlnkIpx (0013d4c226f6)
NetBT_Tcpip_{B9E8569E-CEA6-43E7-AD14-CDBBF2E9345E} (0013d4c226f6)
NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428} (0013d4c2351f)
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NwlnkNb (000000000002)

Simplify that!

Rocket is your browse master, and Rocket has
1) 2 Ethernet adapters
2) IPX/SPX.
3) NetBEUI

Get rid of one Ethernet connection. Rocket right now is using "192.168.0.51"
and "192.168.0.52". That's one too many. Dual homed servers are a problem for
Windows Networking.

I would dispense with the nVidia nForce connection.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2006/02/hidden-personal-firewall-nvidia-nforce.html

And get rid of IPX/SPX and NetBEUI, on both Laptop and Rocket!
<http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html>
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/05/fix-network-problems-but-clean-up.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/
From: Malcolm P on 3 May 2008 02:26
Hi Chuck,

First of all, thanks for your continued help with this....it's very much
appreciated.

Ok, I've now got Rocket (PC-ethernet) and Laptop (Wireless) set with just
the following network properties:
* Client for Microsoft Networks
* File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
* Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
(Confirm both are set explicitly to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP)

I've disconnected and disabled the nVidia nForce controller.

Internet access is fine but unfortuantely they still unable to communicate
with each other.

I've added a new set of logs for both machines, but I have nocticed
something odd...Rocket can "see" Laptop in My Network Places, but can't
access any of the shared folders and brings up the message "\\Laptop is not
accessible. You might not have permissions to use this network resource -
Network path not found". However on LAPTOP I can see the MSHOME workgroup
but can't see any computer within it. It gives the message "Mshome is not
accessible. You might not have permissions to use this network resource -
The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available"

Here are the new logs for both machines:

PC (Rocket)

BROWSTAT STATUS

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428}
Browsing is active on domain.
Master browser name is: ROCKET
Master browser is running build 2600
1 backup servers retrieved from master ROCKET
\\ROCKET
There are 2 servers in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428}
There are 1 domains in domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428}


IPCONFIG /ALL

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : rocket
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Unknown
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Internet Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010
PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-13-D4-C2-35-1F
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.52
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 03 May 2008 06:42:04
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 06 May 2008 06:42:04


NETCONFIG SERVER

Server Name \\ROCKET
Server Comment Office

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428} (0013d4c2351f)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


NETCONFIG WORKSTATION

Computer name \\ROCKET
Full Computer name rocket
User name Malcolm

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{25F84006-C574-46E5-AA16-FD2F9DBFB428} (0013D4C2351F)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain ROCKET

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.


----******----

LAPTOP

BROWSTAT STATUS

Status for domain MSHOME on transport
\Device\NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C}
Browsing is NOT active on domain.
Master name cannot be determined from GetAdapterStatus.


IPCONFIG /ALL

Windows IP Configuration

Host Name . . . . . . . . . . . . : laptop
Primary Dns Suffix . . . . . . . :
Node Type . . . . . . . . . . . . : Hybrid
IP Routing Enabled. . . . . . . . : No
WINS Proxy Enabled. . . . . . . . : No

Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:

Connection-specific DNS Suffix . :
Description . . . . . . . . . . . : Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family
Gigabit Ethernet NIC
Physical Address. . . . . . . . . : 00-90-F5-3C-A9-25
Dhcp Enabled. . . . . . . . . . . : Yes
Autoconfiguration Enabled . . . . : Yes
IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.50
Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DHCP Server . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
DNS Servers . . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.0.1
Lease Obtained. . . . . . . . . . : 03 May 2008 06:47:02
Lease Expires . . . . . . . . . . : 06 May 2008 06:47:02


NET CONFIG SERVER

Server Name \\LAPTOP
Server Comment Laptop

Software version Windows 2002
Server is active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C} (0090f53ca925)


Server hidden No
Maximum Logged On Users 10
Maximum open files per session 16384

Idle session time (min) 15
The command completed successfully.


NET CONFIG WORKSTATION

Computer name \\LAPTOP
Full Computer name laptop
User name Malcolm

Workstation active on
NetbiosSmb (000000000000)
NetBT_Tcpip_{2435513C-DB9B-4BDB-BD1D-26AD645FB00C} (0090F53CA925)

Software version Windows 2002

Workstation domain MSHOME
Workstation Domain DNS Name (null)
Logon domain LAPTOP

COM Open Timeout (sec) 0
COM Send Count (byte) 16
COM Send Timeout (msec) 250
The command completed successfully.

Thanks again Chuck
Malc

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