net view

Hi.

5 WinXP SP3 machines permanently are in a LAN. They all have fix IP
addresses.

When I say "net view", the results vary greatly. Sometimes it shows me
only 1 computer, sometimes all 5. No scheme detectable.

Why is that?

Otherwise, the network works just fine.

Thanks,

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Georges Heinesch

Georges Heinesch wrote:

> 5 WinXP SP3 machines permanently are in a LAN. They all have fix IP
> addresses.
>
> When I say "net view", the results vary greatly. Sometimes it shows me
> only 1 computer, sometimes all 5. No scheme detectable.
>
> Why is that?
>
> Otherwise, the network works just fine.

Does nobody know this answer or was the question not clear (shall I
rephrase?)?

Thanks,

--
Georges Heinesch

On Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:27:49 +0200, Georges Heinesch <nospam@nospam.invalid>
wrote:

>Georges Heinesch wrote:
>
>> 5 WinXP SP3 machines permanently are in a LAN. They all have fix IP
>> addresses.
>>
>> When I say "net view", the results vary greatly. Sometimes it shows me
>> only 1 computer, sometimes all 5. No scheme detectable.
>>
>> Why is that?
>>
>> Otherwise, the network works just fine.
>
>Does nobody know this answer or was the question not clear (shall I
>rephrase?)?
>
>Thanks,

Georges,

Does the visibility vary as different computers are turned off or on? Or
completely randomly?

Take a look at logs from "browstat status", "ipconfig /all", "net config
server", and "net config workstation", from each computer, and diagnose the
problem. Read this article, and linked articles, and follow instructions
precisely (download browstat as noted):
<http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/2005...#AskingForHelp

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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2008 [Windows - Desktop Experience]
http://networking.nitecruzr.net/