More troubles related to my network

First, to Chris H, huge props dude! You know your stuff. Unfortunately I
still have issues. The latest came when I went into Windows explorer to
check on file sharing status for some folders. I checked on the My Network
Places, Entire Network and then my workgroup showed up. When I clicked on
that, I got the following error message:

"WORKGROUP is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
network resource. The list of servers for the workgroup is not currently
available."

Digging around I found this to be Error 6118 but all the stuff on this deals
with Windows 3.1 and related crap. What's happening here????? HELP!!!!!

Thanks
Eddie

 

It may be one of two things, Eddie. Open a Command Prompt window (not
Start/Run) and type in "ipconfig /all" without the quotation marks to make
sure the computer's IP address is within the normal 192.168.2.xxx range
which normally resides on a Local Area Network. If it is not within the LAN
range, then you won't be able to view other members of the workgroup.

Second, right-click My Computer, select Properties and then go to the
Computer Name (I'm not on XP right now, but believe that's the correct name)
tab. Toward the bottom, you should see Workgroup: (workgroupname). That
name needs to match up with other computers within the network. If it
doesn't match, use the Change button to insert the right name. Follow that
with a restart of the system, so it will refresh its settings to your
router.
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Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
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I did the "ipconfig /all" and all I got was a black screen that flashed for
less than 1 second and it didn't have any writing on it at all.

The workgroup name thing is something I have beat to death.

Chris, do you think a reinstall will help or do I just hop over to the
Linksys site and order a new set of hardware?

Eddie

 

ipconfig /all is without the quotation marks. Did you do it that way?
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

 

Yes, no quotation marks.

Eddie

 

You could do a repair install (if you have an actual XP CD (not an OEM
version) by following the instructions here:
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/XPrepairinstall.htm However, before doing
that, have you restarted the router and modem lately? Sometimes when you
switch things around, because of leases assigned, etc., on the router, you
need to refresh all the connections.

If you haven't done it, shut down the PCs, shut down the router by removing
the power connection on the back, and then shut down the modem. Wait five
minutes or so, then bring up the modem and let it sync with your ISP. When
the lights on the modem are solid like they should be, connect the power to
the router again and let it sync with the modem. Then power up your
computers.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
http://forums.mobilepcworld.net
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone

 

what you need to do is click on start then run.
in the run command dialog box type CMD
when the terminal screen comes up at the prompt type ipconfig /all
if you just type ipconfig /all in the run command box all you will see is
the terminal screen flash real quick.

 

If the screen flashed quickly and closed, it is likely you DID do it via
Start/Run - go back and reread Chris' instructions... hehe.

Start|Run|cmd
NOW, type ipconfig /all

running CMD runs a command interpreter that opens what is often called a
"dos box" - because it reminds everyone of the old DOS days command line C:\
prompt etc.

HTH