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PCs can't see each other
Name: Mark222 Date: January 21, 2003 at 19:42:55 Pacific OS: win98 CPU/Ram: pent III/650Mhx/256
Comment:
I have 2 PCs on ethernet LAN using Linksys hub/router connected to DSL modem. Both connect to internet OK but can't see themselves or each other on the network. Problem just arose recently. Don't know what I did. Can't figure it out using Networking trouble shooter. Any ideas? Thx
Name: BuzzStPoint Date: January 21, 2003 at 20:20:39 Pacific
Reply:
Somtimes my network at home loses itself, All I do make sure the proticals havent changed, and rename the network name. do this on both machines then reboot, and usally it will work just fine.
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Response Number 2
Name: NF Date: January 22, 2003 at 03:32:29 Pacific
Reply:
1. Two machines should remain in the same workgroup. 2. if u're using win98/winME, u need to install NETBEUI protocol. NetBEUI allows win98/ME cliens to see each other.
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