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computers don't apear in Ntwrk Nbrhood

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by ppoll

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I have a Novell netware network running Netware version 3.12. All the workstations are windows98. When I go to network nieghborhood on some of the computers, there are 2 computers that don't show up in the list. Even if I try mapping a network drive, it won't work, it gives me a message that the computer is not found. But I know that the computer is connecting to the network, because it can access the server, so there's nothing wrong with the computer hardware. Would you have any idea why this is happening and what I can do to correct it?

Thank you!

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by ann777

Install the MS NetBEUI protocol on the computers that do not appear in Network Neighborhood. Control Panel --> Network --> Add --> Protocol --> Add --> Microsoft --> NetBEUI --> etc.

by volovoy

How big is workgroup? Some computers are master browsers. If this computer wasn't shutdown properly, you can't see all computers in your workgroup. Ask everybody restart their computers and you'll see all computers in Network Neighborhood. How to avoid this problem? Exclude some computers to be master browser. Make right click on Nework Neighbohood, click properties, highlight file and print sharing, click properties, highlight Browse Master and choose Disabled as a Value. Remember, if your group is too big ( more than 20 computer), you'll have this problem.
Good luck

Alex

by stillatit

1. Make sure File and Printer sharing is turned on.

2. Make sure the domain or workgroup name is correct. Re-enter it to make sure that there are no trailing spaces.

3. If you are using WINS, make sure that these stations are also using it andthat the address is correct.

Good luck.

by radiic

What ever you do. DO NOT install NetBeui>>>I reapeat DO NOT> Installing NetBeui on a network is not a viable solution to this problem. Its like curring a headache by hitting yourself in the head with a hammer. It has its place in a under 5 pc network and almost not even then.

I would agree with the poster that told you to turn on file/print sharing under network neighborhood. This is unchecked by default upon a new install. Once you check those and a reboot you will be able to see those pcs in net/neighborhood.

Why you might ask. This is the feature that tells the w9x's to participate in a browseable network. Don't ask why the brillant people at M$ didnt name it that but what do you expect.

Rad

by elecstix

I would ensure that the file and print sharing service is loaded and that devices are actually shared.

I seem to remember a similar problem and the machines didn't show up until there were shared resources available. You could try sharing resources in both directions and check again to see if the missing machines appear.

Good luck,
Rob

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