One Computer sees Both other doesnt see either

[AndyPandy]

i have 2 computers on a lan - the DSL modem is plugged into port 1 on the hub - then computer 1 is plugged into port 2 and computer 2 is plugged into port 3 - the one with the lower IP picks up both computers and the one with the ip which is higher doesnt --- for example 192.168.0.1 - for the first box and 192.168.0.2 for the second box which wont pick up it self nor the other - all help is apreciated - thanks Andy

 

[sohcrates]

i'd love to help , but need more info

what OS's are they both running? why does each computer have a non-routable internal IP address if they are connected straight to the DSL modem through a switch?

 

[AndyPandy]

Alright - Sorry for the long awaited response - Both computers are running Win 98 first edition - the IP is like that because i do not have static IPs for DSL so i have to make i dail up connection to connect to the net - Need anything ill be around today - Thanks Andy

 

[AndyPandy]

Ok - it was simple enough -

Orbius

Senior Member Date Posted: Jan/20/2001 11:10 PM

Do both of them have client for Microsoft Networks enabled instead of Microsoft Family login? You want to have Client for Microsoft Networks Enabled. Also I've heard if you cancel out of the password screen on bootup other PCs won't be able to see your PC.

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=36&threadid=327649

as stated in that thread i bypasses the PW login - atleast now my older sister wont mess up the network - Thanks Andy - if there is a way to disable it you can help