XP Local Network Problem(Sharing); Internet Access Functions Properly

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In reviewing recent postings, it appears as though many of us are having the same problem. I have a cable modem (Comcast ISP) connected to a Linksys 8-port switch. The switch acts as a firewall and DHCP server for a local network of three Win2000 workstations, one XP Pro workstation, and one XP Pro Laptop. I also have a wireless access point connected to the switch and a wireless PCMCIA card for the laptop. I have shared files and printers among all of these nodes for about 2 years; wired and wireless(recently); this included WinME, Win2000, and most recently WinXP. I used some of the recent updates for XP (including SP1 and SP1a) on the laptop and suddenly I cannot connect it to any of the other computers, but the Internet access works fine. The network connection 'BRIDGE' did appear at one point, it has been disabled and removed, I have deleted all network connections and reinstalled them, I have attempted to use only the wired network connection, I have attempted to use only the wireless connection

I have searched the knowledge base and attempted many of the suggestions in it with no success. Among the
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 318030, 304040, 29935

SYMPTOMS
1. In 'My Network Places' old shares appear, but under the 'Computer' column the word 'unkown' is listed.
2. When I click on 'Computers Near Me' only the laptop is liste
3. When I click on entire network, the workgroup is shown, but only the laptop's name is liste
4. When accessing printers, I can see the printers listed, but cannot print to any of them
5. On the other computers the laptop is listed, but when attempting to access it the error message: "\\Nodename is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resourece. Contact ... The network path was not found." is displayed

In the Nework Wizard log: %SystemRoot%\nsw.log, I see the following errors 'Failed to share Printer: ...' One entry for each printer shared by the computers on the network. Then the log stops. I have seen an error message when attempting to run the wizard and forwarded that to Microsoft

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I have been bashing my head against this problem for about 72 hours now

Thanks

pj
 
"I have a cable modem (Comcast ISP) connected to a
Linksys 8-port switch. The switch acts as a firewall and
DHCP server for a local network "

This cannot work with a single public IP address.

Unless you mean you have a Linksys Router/8 port switch.
In that case see the later reply to your fellow comcast
user.
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Group,

In reviewing recent postings, it appears as though many
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of us are having the same problem. I have a cable modem
(Comcast ISP) connected to a Linksys 8-port switch. The
switch acts as a firewall and DHCP server for a local
network of three Win2000 workstations, one XP Pro
workstation, and one XP Pro Laptop. I also have a
wireless access point connected to the switch and a
wireless PCMCIA card for the laptop. I have shared files
and printers among all of these nodes for about 2 years;
wired and wireless(recently); this included WinME,
Win2000, and most recently WinXP. I used some of the
recent updates for XP (including SP1 and SP1a) on the
laptop and suddenly I cannot connect it to any of the
other computers, but the Internet access works fine. The
network connection 'BRIDGE' did appear at one point, it
has been disabled and removed, I have deleted all network
connections and reinstalled them, I have attempted to use
only the wired network connection, I have attempted to
use only the wireless connection.
I have searched the knowledge base and attempted many of
Click to expand...
the suggestions in it with no success. Among them
Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 318030, 304040, 299357

SYMPTOMS:
1. In 'My Network Places' old shares appear, but under
Click to expand...
the 'Computer' column the word 'unkown' is listed.
2. When I click on 'Computers Near Me' only the laptop is listed
3. When I click on entire network, the workgroup is
Click to expand...
shown, but only the laptop's name is listed
4. When accessing printers, I can see the printers
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listed, but cannot print to any of them.
5. On the other computers the laptop is listed, but
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when attempting to access it the error
message: "\\Nodename is not accessible. You might not
have permission to use this network resourece.
Contact ... The network path was not found." is displayed.
In the Nework Wizard log: %SystemRoot%\nsw.log, I see
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the following errors 'Failed to share Printer: ...' One
entry for each printer shared by the computers on the
network. Then the log stops. I have seen an error
message when attempting to run the wizard and forwarded
that to Microsoft.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I have
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been bashing my head against this problem for about 72
hours now.
 
Hans-Georg,

I can't thank you enough! What a relief. I began reading the Networking Problems page to which you sent me and I had tried those things before ... then I read the ipconfig/all and found my node was set up as a peer-to-peer. I edit the registry and deleted the DHCPnodeType key, rebooted, and was able to rejoin my workgroup and share resources once again.

Thanks again,

pj
 
fender57 said:
I can't thank you enough! What a relief. I began reading the Networking Problems page to which you sent me and I had tried those things before ... then I read the ipconfig/all and found my node was set up as a peer-to-peer. I edit the registry and deleted the DHCPnodeType key, rebooted, and was able to rejoin my workgroup and share resources once again.

Thanks again,
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pj,

you're welcome, glad that it works, and thank you for reporting
this. It's good to get such feedback and confirmation.

Hans-Georg
 
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