When I browse network computers from a client computer I can't see the computers which reside in different subnet, although they are in the same workgroup. I can only access them thru \\computername or by doing a search for them.

Example:

Computer 1:

IP:192.168.1.2

SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0

Computer 2:

IP:192.168.2.2

SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0

Now this two computer dont see each.

My network diagram:

All three of the client computers are running WinXP SP2+updates

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I heard I could try to add a WINS server. That should help with seeing computers in other subnets. But I have no idea how to go about this.

Any help would be hot!

ps. NETBIOS is enabled and on the server machine which is run by Windows 2000 PRO I have set these registry modifications:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters]
"IsDomainMaster"="True"
"MaintainServerList"="Yes"

try putting them on the same ip range. Like your one computer is 192.168.1.2, make your other one 192.168.1.3 instead of 192.168.2.2

try putting them on the same ip range. Like your one computer is 192.168.1.2, make your other one 192.168.1.3 instead of 192.168.2.2

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That is impossible 4 my network type.

just an idea !

i have problems , in same network, same IP range , with computers with XP_PRO_SP2 and others with XP_PRO_SP1 . SP2's computers view each other , SP1's also , but nothing between SP1's and SP2's . solve with SP2 everywhere .

also problems i have with computers with XP_PRO_SP1 registered in a W2kserver_domain after an update with SP2 . that i solve with re_registration on the domain.

All three of the client computers are running WinXP SP2+updates

ping between them ?

My Network Places , right click , search for computers ?

ping between them ?

My Network Places , right click , search for computers ?

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That workds, naturally. But I want to be able to see them when browsing Network neighberhood!

Anyone?

What must I do, is it even possible with the current OS, or should I upgrade it...

Any help would be hot

Example:

Computer 1:

IP:192.168.1.2

SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0

Computer 2:

IP:192.168.2.2

SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0

Now this two computer dont see each.

If you changed the Subnet Mask to 255.255.0.0 on both, then you should solve the problem (i think)

They wont see each other otherwise - this is by design i believe.

Give it a try and see how that goes.

Cheers,

N.

Example:

Computer 1:

IP:192.168.1.2

SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0

Computer 2:

IP:192.168.2.2

SUBNET MASK: 255.255.255.0

Now this two computer dont see each.

If you changed the Subnet Mask to 255.255.0.0 on both, then you should solve the problem (i think)

They wont see each other otherwise - this is by design i believe.

Give it a try and see how that goes.

Cheers,

N.

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When I tried your advice only the connection from client2server worked but not client2client. So it was even worse.

Anymore advices?

ps. What about setting up a WINS server will that do what I want?