i can't be seen on our local network

[johndoe52]

Okay here's the thing. My first computer had winME and I could be seen on our local network. The thing is that certain computers with different os's couldn't be seen by anyone else. Well now I'm running win98SE and i can't be seen over the network. I can play on LAN games of CS and other stuff. I'm just wondering if anyone has any ideas about why.

 

[Mean MrMustard]

Make you have the same workgroup name

 

[RigorousT]

Also make sure both computers have NetBEUI protocol. Go to START -> SETTINGS -> CONTROL PANEL -> NETWORK if it does not show up on the list, then click ADD protocol and it's under microsoft I believe...

And as was mentioned, it helps if you are in the same workgroup. While in the NETWORK properties, click the IDENTIFICATION folder and change your workgroup so that they're the same. It's not necessary, but it helps.

Lastly, you can only "see" other computers on a local network in Windows if you that computer has file sharing enabled. Again, in the NETWORK properties, click 'print and file sharing' and enable the first option.
It might take a reboot, but afterwards, choose a folder, right click it, and click sharing. Set read/full permissions... you should be able to access it from the other computer.

G'luck

 

[JackMDS]

Assuming that your hardware is functioning, and you are using the correct type of CAT5 cables.

All computers can have one, two, or three, of the following Network Protocols:

1. TCP/IP - must be installed for Internet
2. NetBEUI ? simple, no IP scheme, Internet safe (recommended as Default Protocol).
3. IPX/PX ? needed for some LAN games.

The three Protocols can reside together BUT - All computers must have the same Default Protocol..

All used Protocols are bound to the Ethernet Card.

All computers have the same Workgroup name.

Each computer has it own unique name.

Read this for Win 2000: Sharing Files/Printers between WinNT/Win2K

And this for Win98:

Win98 Sharing.

Sharing setting in Win98!!!

You will not see a Computer in the Network Neighborhood, unless it shares something.

Make sure that you Logon as Client for Microsoft Network.

There are three places to be checked for sharing:

The first two are in Control Panel, Network.

1. The Protocol that you are using for sharing, has to be bound to Client for Microsoft Network, and Sharing is Checked in the protocol's properties menu.

2. The general File and Print Sharing has to be installed, and checked.

The third in "My Computer" folder.

3. Individual Drive or/and printer has to be checked for sharing.
Right click on the device to share, choose properties, click on the sharing Tab, check Shared As, and give it a name.

For printer:

Click My Computer, click on Printers, right click on the printer that you want to share, click on Properties, choose the Sharing tab, checked share, give it a name.


Important: The Shared Printer Drivers has to be installed on all computers that use this printer.