Uhh my two computers can no longer see each other in Network Neighborhood, and they can no longer ping, wtf??

[beer]

Alright. I have two DHCP-assigned computers; let's take 4.3.100.169 and 4.3.100.167; as they always apppear. Note that that is NOT the correct address so don't mess with it =). In this case, the computers share the same first three octets, the same subnet, and the same gateway.

The way DHCP is assigned to them, the two always get the same IP address every bootup (see above) and are always subnetted 255.255.248.0. The gateway is 4.3.100.1, in this case.

Tonight I crashed and had to reboot; suddenly the network connections wouldn't restore! On my main computer, I can no longer access the 'Workgroup' in Network Neighborhood (My Network Places; same thing). I tried an ipconfig /release and /renew; no go. I tried uninstalling TCP/IP, Client for MS Networks, and MS File and Printer sharing - no go either. They can no longer ping each other, either. It worked for the past four months now they can't even ping? WTF?

Anyone got a clue? Same first three octets; same subnet..

 

[DABANSHEE]

They might need glasses

BTW, this it 'Other Topic', we don't need thit sort of sh[/i]it here, we go here to get away from it. There is afterall a dedicated 'Networking' Forum on this board. So post your problem there.

DABANSHEE,

This is not the first time that you have deliberately defeated the language filter, but it will be the last. We're giving you a nice one-week timeout during which you can wash your mouse out with soap.

AnandTech Moderator

 

[Pretender]

I'd get rid of that before the mods can your ass, Dabanshee...

 

[Czar]

type ipconfig /all and paste the information for both computers here

 

[XL]

Sounds like someone wants to be a MOD.

 

[Czar]

that was way to harsh, I think this language filter is pointless, who cant tell the different between sh*t and the actual word?

 

[kami]

How about they FIX THE PROBLEM? It'll save the mods time, that's for sure. Don't tell me it's impossible It should be able to analyze the output, and not just the input (people who know how to do it will know what I'm talking about).

Comments, Zuni? If you're even reading this.

 

[Azraele]

You've tried all the right stuff and all I can suggest is that you just keep trying. Networking is tricky like that. Try rebooting all involved systems and fiddling with setting some more. My hubby is pretty good at networking so I'll ask him what to tell you when he gets back.

 

[Pretender]

I posted a thread about the uselessness of the language filters (among other things), but it got deleted (what a shock )