Here's my setup, this is from the top of my head as it's late, I've been sat here about 18 hours getting my system back up after a fatel crash (see my thread on W2K & SP4) and I need some sleep.
Please note, I have no network training, this has been done through trial and error...
Win 2000 pro:
Using a proxy server (AlegroSurf) with a preset IP 192.168.0.x - subnet 255.255.255.0 - gateway 192.168.0.x+1 > all this under TCP/IP settings
File & Print scharing is on and so is Microsoft Client Network.
I have also set WINS to the same IP address (?).
No DNS has been set & no domain name has been set except nameing the unit under Network ID.
All local settings are listed as 'localhost'.
This unit is being treated as the server and connect to the net.
Win XP Home:
Same setup, IP number = x+2
Gateway is same as w2k unit
WINS is same IP as w2k unit
no DNS listed
unit is named via Network ID
This was working fine until the reinstall of w2k last night and then nothing. I installed IPX/SPX NetBios on both units (auto number) and the network is working but a bit slow on the hunt.
I tried the same setup with win98 but nothing, it wont evan see itself under 'My Network Places'
Everything connect through a LAN hub (no router) including my HP printer, which has always worked ok - this also has a preset IP 192.168.0.xxx
Before I added the IPX/SPX - the 2 main units (w2k & XP) would see each other but neither would let each other in (no permission message). Each unit could enter itself and view shared folders but not the other unit.
I hope this makes sence, cos not much makes sence at the moment....
Now - where's my bed...
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