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Connecting Workstations to W2K Server

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by knack4knowing

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1. Running a single domain on this server and 7 workstations, all W98SE. They can't browse the network through Network Neighborhood, yet can find the server name through Find Computer. I need employees to browse the network to access their shareddatabases and files (any other way would be too complicated for them). Keep in mind that I'm the Data Manager, but find myself becoming an on-the-fly Network Admin also (complete newbie at this). The network pro (paid big bucks by the boss, mind you) was out today and fixed the server to get that far, but seems like a half-ass job to me. I'm stuck trying to finish the job. I can temporarily put shortcuts on each desktop for the databases they need to access, but...

2. This so-called network pro couldn't fix my dial-up modem to work on the server either (until the DSL guys figure out how to get that to work, lol). Plug-&-Pray wouldn't work. This is a typical 56K WinModem. Any suggestions?

I would be ever so grateful for help or pointers to URLs before I go postal.

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by ghasteadt

1)(Assuming your running TCP/IP, and the 2000 server has Netbios enabled) Do you have a WINS server set up on the workstations in the Network Properties? If you do make sure it's valid and all the workstations and the server are talking to the same one. If your server does not have NETBIOS enabled in the advanced TCP/IP setup it won't appear in Network Neighborhood.
2.) I've had the same problem with a WinModem that came with 2k installation instructions but also per the docs and the website did not support 2000. Verify that your model does indeed support 2k by checking the website of the vendor.

by axels22

1. I agree with GHasteadt answer. You will have to have WINS setup on the W2K server for this to work properly. IF DHCP is not setup (and you are using general private IP addresses), you will need to statically setup WINS on all the workstations (which is the server's IP address).

2. You probably already tried this, but have you tried putting the Modem on different slots? Also, check your BIOS and DISABLE Plug & Play OS if that option is avavilable. Sadly enough, this has worked for me...Hope I helped...

by knack4knowing

Thanks guys, I will check it out later today and get back to you tonight. The network guy did set up the DHCP Server to work properly. We are running TCP/IP and I'll check the Netbios settings on the server. Then I guess I'll check the workstations for WINS settings.

Last time I opened this HP piece of %#$@ server box the NIC kept coming loose so maybe that's the problem with the modem also. Although the guys who built the boxes were told, I think, that we would be installing W2K Server. Besides, a diagnostic says the modem is operating, it's just that it's showing already opened on the comm port. I'm trying to figure out what other program could be running in the background that's interfering. I'll try Comm Port 5 and see if that helps. Wish me luck.

by knack4knowing

Apologies for not responding sooner (been sick). Still can't get workstations to see server. I'm sure it's a config problem, but don't get paid enough to deal with this extra workload anyway. Will continue learning on test box at home, though. Appreciate the prompt help you guys. When I do figure it out, I will post a note. Hasta la vista.

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