when w2k on the 98s cannot see self, each other, and w2k?

[jm69rs]

Wednesday Eve 8:25pm

We have 2 98se comps and 1 w2k comp connected to a linksys
DSL/Cable router.

With all 3 connected, all have internet access.

The w2k comp can "see" and access the 2 98s.

Network Neighborhood: The 98s do not see the others,
and DO NOT see themselves.

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I disconnect the w2k comp, reboot the 98s and they see
themselves and each other, and have internet access.

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The 98s "log on" as their computer names: office1, main.

I have added these names as users on the 2k comp, added them to the administrators, users, and guests groups.

I have enabled the guest account on the 2k comp

I have created new shares on the wk2 comp.


I do not understand why the 98 comps do not see themselves when the 2k comp is on.



The IPs are assigned by the router starting with 192.168.1.100,
submask 255.255.255.0, gateway 192.168.1.1: no IP conflicts.

All comps are pingable from each other.


I disabled browse master on the main 98 computer.
No difference: when the w2k comp is booted it stops all
of the 98 comps from seeing themselves and all other comps.


I "adjusted" the case of the workgroup name on the 98 comps.
(The 2k comp uses uppercase only.) And rebooted the 98 comps.

No difference.


> Got File- and printersharing loaded on all computers?

Yes.

But why do the 98 comps stop seeing themselves when the 2k box is on?

I request guidence.

J

[Greenstead]

I think the W2K will take the Browse master role.

Ensure you have M$ updates for the 98SE.

Try the checks in my sig.