Can't find computers on network.

[leapingfrog0]

Hey Guys,

I have a Linksys BEFW11S4 Wireless Router. I have 2 desktop computers wired to it, and my laptop connecting primarily through wireless.

I'm having a heck of a time getting my laptop to share over the network. The Network Neighborhood on my desktops *usually* have the laptop listed, but when I try to get into it it says "Network path could not be found." My laptop does not list my desktop computers in the Network Neighborhood at all.

However, I can access the laptop shares with the desktops if I type in the IP in the address bar in explorer:
\\192.168.1.103

My laptop can access both desktop computers through the IP address as well.
\\192.168.1.101
\\192.168.1.102

But, when I use \\[computer name] it refuses to work. What's the deal?!

I don't have any firewall software installed, XP's Firewall is disabled on all computers. I have also tried wiring the laptop directly to the router and still, no success. All the computers are in the same workgroup... ahhh.

Here is my setup:
Desktop 1: Windows XP Professional
Desktop 2: Windows 2000
Laptop: Windows XP Home Edition

Network Config (Desktops):
- TCP/IP
- Client for Microsoft Networks
- QoS Packet Scheduler
- IPX (for gaming)

Network Config (Laptop):
- TCP/IP
- Client for Microsoft Networks
- QoS Packet Scheduler
- NetBEUI (to access school's fileserver)

I'm stumped :/ Any ideas? This is rather frustrating.

Andrew

 

[JackMDS]

Install NetBEUI on your Desktop and bind it to the sharing.

Link to: Set NetBEUI as the Default Sharing Protocol in WinXP.