>Hi,
>
>I am using a D-link DSL-G604T router and it is unable to assign static ip
>address to specific mac addresses. At least i do not think it has that
>function. I tried assigning static ip address for my computer through network
>connections> LAN connection>TCP/IP
>
>What values should i put for the subnet mask, DNS and gateway? I tried
>pointing it to my router, i could conenct to the router but not to the
>internet. My computer may be connected to more than 1 network sometimes.
>
>So if i assign a static ip address, would this affect me logging into
>another network? I read that i could set an alternate configuration for
>static ip address, but what if i am connecting to a network which i know
>nothing about. For example, i connect to my own home network and school
>network as well.
>
>I am also sure that the ip i am assigning is outside the range of DHCP. I
>would like to assign static ip address is because my network places is unable
>to update the computers on my workgroup.
>
>And not allowing me to access another computer's files. But when i entered
>the ip address of that computer, i can access it right away. However, the ip
>address may change and so i am considering setting up static ip address.
>
>Suggestions anyone? Thanks

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <C5A7AFCA-6C50-4F63-A1F5-1A14E562B***@microsoft.com>,
> shaoen01 <shaoe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >Hi,
> >
> >I am using a D-link DSL-G604T router and it is unable to assign static ip
> >address to specific mac addresses. At least i do not think it has that
> >function. I tried assigning static ip address for my computer through network
> >connections> LAN connection>TCP/IP
> >
> >What values should i put for the subnet mask, DNS and gateway? I tried
> >pointing it to my router, i could conenct to the router but not to the
> >internet. My computer may be connected to more than 1 network sometimes.
> >
> >So if i assign a static ip address, would this affect me logging into
> >another network? I read that i could set an alternate configuration for
> >static ip address, but what if i am connecting to a network which i know
> >nothing about. For example, i connect to my own home network and school
> >network as well.
> >
> >I am also sure that the ip i am assigning is outside the range of DHCP. I
> >would like to assign static ip address is because my network places is unable
> >to update the computers on my workgroup.
> >
> >And not allowing me to access another computer's files. But when i entered
> >the ip address of that computer, i can access it right away. However, the ip
> >address may change and so i am considering setting up static ip address.
> >
> >Suggestions anyone? Thanks
>
> Configure the network connection to obtain an IP address
> automatically, then look at the values that the router assigns it for
> subnet mask, DNS, and gateway.  Use the same values when you assign a
> static IP address.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>

>> >Hi,
>> >
>> >I am using a D-link DSL-G604T router and it is unable to assign static ip
>> >address to specific mac addresses. At least i do not think it has that
>> >function. I tried assigning static ip address for my computer through network
>> >connections> LAN connection>TCP/IP
>> >
>> >What values should i put for the subnet mask, DNS and gateway? I tried
>> >pointing it to my router, i could conenct to the router but not to the
>> >internet. My computer may be connected to more than 1 network sometimes.
>> >
>> >So if i assign a static ip address, would this affect me logging into
>> >another network? I read that i could set an alternate configuration for
>> >static ip address, but what if i am connecting to a network which i know
>> >nothing about. For example, i connect to my own home network and school
>> >network as well.
>> >
>> >I am also sure that the ip i am assigning is outside the range of DHCP. I
>> >would like to assign static ip address is because my network places is unable
>> >to update the computers on my workgroup.
>> >
>> >And not allowing me to access another computer's files. But when i entered
>> >the ip address of that computer, i can access it right away. However, the ip
>> >address may change and so i am considering setting up static ip address.
>> >
>> >Suggestions anyone? Thanks
>>
>> Configure the network connection to obtain an IP address
>> automatically, then look at the values that the router assigns it for
>> subnet mask, DNS, and gateway.  Use the same values when you assign a
>> static IP address.
>
>Hi,
>
>If i assign the same values that my router assigs for DNS, gatway, etc, will
>i be able to connect to another network? By setting a static ip address, will
>this affect the connectivity to other networks is my main concern.
>
>Because my computer is connected to a few networks. Thanks

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <B8C18860-F596-4FE3-AE46-F986C6483***@microsoft.com>,
> shaoen01 <shaoe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >Hi,
> >> >
> >> >I am using a D-link DSL-G604T router and it is unable to assign static ip
> >> >address to specific mac addresses. At least i do not think it has that
> >> >function. I tried assigning static ip address for my computer through network
> >> >connections> LAN connection>TCP/IP
> >> >
> >> >What values should i put for the subnet mask, DNS and gateway? I tried
> >> >pointing it to my router, i could conenct to the router but not to the
> >> >internet. My computer may be connected to more than 1 network sometimes.
> >> >
> >> >So if i assign a static ip address, would this affect me logging into
> >> >another network? I read that i could set an alternate configuration for
> >> >static ip address, but what if i am connecting to a network which i know
> >> >nothing about. For example, i connect to my own home network and school
> >> >network as well.
> >> >
> >> >I am also sure that the ip i am assigning is outside the range of DHCP. I
> >> >would like to assign static ip address is because my network places is unable
> >> >to update the computers on my workgroup.
> >> >
> >> >And not allowing me to access another computer's files. But when i entered
> >> >the ip address of that computer, i can access it right away. However, the ip
> >> >address may change and so i am considering setting up static ip address.
> >> >
> >> >Suggestions anyone? Thanks
> >>
> >> Configure the network connection to obtain an IP address
> >> automatically, then look at the values that the router assigns it for
> >> subnet mask, DNS, and gateway.  Use the same values when you assign a
> >> static IP address.
> >
> >Hi,
> >
> >If i assign the same values that my router assigs for DNS, gatway, etc, will
> >i be able to connect to another network? By setting a static ip address, will
> >this affect the connectivity to other networks is my main concern.
> >
> >Because my computer is connected to a few networks. Thanks
>
> The static IP address and other settings for your home network won't
> work on other networks unless those networks use the same settings as
> yours.  That's not likely.
>
> Why do you want to assign a static address on your network?
>
> Specifying an alternate configuration with the static settings won't
> do what you want.  That only works when you connect to a network that
> doesn't have a DHCP server.
>
> These programs let you store multiple network configurations and
> switch between them easily:
>
> NetSwitcher
> http://www.netswitcher.com
>
> MultiNetwork Manager
> http://www.globesoft.com/mnm_home.html
>
> Mobile Net Switch
> http://www.mobilenetswitch.com
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>

>Hi Steve,
>
>Why i want to assign static ip? Well, i get so frustrated when i want to
>transfer files between 2 computers that are switched on and logged on to the
>network, but could not find any of them in the workgroup.
>
>But when i enter the ip address that was assigned to each computer, i could
>then access the files. And so i would like to create a shortcut that allows
>me to access the files without me finding out what ip address it is assigned
>today.
>
>Because the next day the same computer may be assigned a different ip
>address. And i would need to find out, etc. That's why i would like to assign
>static ip.

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <EC1681F9-D89C-46C6-A046-B57DC2650***@microsoft.com>,
> shaoen01 <shaoe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >Hi Steve,
> >
> >Why i want to assign static ip? Well, i get so frustrated when i want to
> >transfer files between 2 computers that are switched on and logged on to the
> >network, but could not find any of them in the workgroup.
> >
> >But when i enter the ip address that was assigned to each computer, i could
> >then access the files. And so i would like to create a shortcut that allows
> >me to access the files without me finding out what ip address it is assigned
> >today.
> >
> >Because the next day the same computer may be assigned a different ip
> >address. And i would need to find out, etc. That's why i would like to assign
> >static ip.
>
> When you say "could not find any of them in the workgroup", do you
> mean that they didn't appear in My Network Places?
>
> In my experience, network browsing using My Network Places is so
> unreliable that I recommend not using My Network Places at all.
>
> You don't need to assign a static IP address to get reliable access to
> the other computer.  Create a shortcut to the other computer, and
> specify the location of the item as "\\computer", substituting the
> actual computer name.  For example, to create a shortcut to a computer
> named "desktop", specify the location as:
>
>    \\desktop
>
> >The links you provided me below, will allow me to assign a static ip for one
> >network and use dynamic ip address for another? Thanks
>
> Yes.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>

>> >Hi Steve,
>> >
>> >Why i want to assign static ip? Well, i get so frustrated when i want to
>> >transfer files between 2 computers that are switched on and logged on to the
>> >network, but could not find any of them in the workgroup.
>> >
>> >But when i enter the ip address that was assigned to each computer, i could
>> >then access the files. And so i would like to create a shortcut that allows
>> >me to access the files without me finding out what ip address it is assigned
>> >today.
>> >
>> >Because the next day the same computer may be assigned a different ip
>> >address. And i would need to find out, etc. That's why i would like to assign
>> >static ip.
>>
>> When you say "could not find any of them in the workgroup", do you
>> mean that they didn't appear in My Network Places?
>>
>> In my experience, network browsing using My Network Places is so
>> unreliable that I recommend not using My Network Places at all.
>>
>> You don't need to assign a static IP address to get reliable access to
>> the other computer.  Create a shortcut to the other computer, and
>> specify the location of the item as "\\computer", substituting the
>> actual computer name.  For example, to create a shortcut to a computer
>> named "desktop", specify the location as:
>>
>>    \\desktop
>>
>> >The links you provided me below, will allow me to assign a static ip for one
>> >network and use dynamic ip address for another? Thanks
>>
>> Yes.
>
>Hi Steve,
>
>Yeah, i agree that my network place is very unreliable. I have tried your
>suggestion before and that's why it made me want to assign static ip. I did
>try entering "\\comp1" and attempt to access that comp1. But it gave an error
>message that such as:
>
>"\\comp1 is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
>network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
>have access permissions.
>
>The network path was not found."
>
>But when i type in the ip address of that comp1 on another computer, it
>works. I am sure both computers are on the network with internet access. Any
>good suggestions?

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <27AF81DD-ABF9-4C85-96B6-6187EC56C***@microsoft.com>,
> shaoen01 <shaoe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >Hi Steve,
> >> >
> >> >Why i want to assign static ip? Well, i get so frustrated when i want to
> >> >transfer files between 2 computers that are switched on and logged on to the
> >> >network, but could not find any of them in the workgroup.
> >> >
> >> >But when i enter the ip address that was assigned to each computer, i could
> >> >then access the files. And so i would like to create a shortcut that allows
> >> >me to access the files without me finding out what ip address it is assigned
> >> >today.
> >> >
> >> >Because the next day the same computer may be assigned a different ip
> >> >address. And i would need to find out, etc. That's why i would like to assign
> >> >static ip.
> >>
> >> When you say "could not find any of them in the workgroup", do you
> >> mean that they didn't appear in My Network Places?
> >>
> >> In my experience, network browsing using My Network Places is so
> >> unreliable that I recommend not using My Network Places at all.
> >>
> >> You don't need to assign a static IP address to get reliable access to
> >> the other computer.  Create a shortcut to the other computer, and
> >> specify the location of the item as "\\computer", substituting the
> >> actual computer name.  For example, to create a shortcut to a computer
> >> named "desktop", specify the location as:
> >>
> >>    \\desktop
> >>
> >> >The links you provided me below, will allow me to assign a static ip for one
> >> >network and use dynamic ip address for another? Thanks
> >>
> >> Yes.
> >
> >Hi Steve,
> >
> >Yeah, i agree that my network place is very unreliable. I have tried your
> >suggestion before and that's why it made me want to assign static ip. I did
> >try entering "\\comp1" and attempt to access that comp1. But it gave an error
> >message that such as:
> >
> >"\\comp1 is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> >have access permissions.
> >
> >The network path was not found."
> >
> >But when i type in the ip address of that comp1 on another computer, it
> >works. I am sure both computers are on the network with internet access. Any
> >good suggestions?
>
> Two suggestions to try on each computer:
>
> A. Make sure that NetBIOS Over TCP/IP is enabled:
>
>    1. Open the Network Connections folder.
>    2. Right click the local area network connection.
>    3. Click Properties.
>    4. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
>    5. Click Properties.
>    6. Click Advanced.
>    7. Click WINS.
>    8. Click the Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP button.
>
> B. The registry entry that allows browsing the computer could have the
> wrong value.  Run the registry editor (Start | Run | regedit) and open
> this key:
>
>    HLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\LSA
>
> Set the value RestrictAnonymous to 0.  Reboot and try accessing the
> computer again.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>

"shaoen01" wrote:

> Hi Steve,
>
> That totally solved my problem! Thank you so much! I have been trying for so
> long that it is starting to get on my nerves. The only thing different was to
> "Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP button" step.
>
> Previously, my network place was good and the next i had that error i
> mentioned earlier. Why did that happen? Just being curious ...
>
>
>
> "Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:
>
> > In article <27AF81DD-ABF9-4C85-96B6-6187EC56C***@microsoft.com>,
> > shaoen01 <shaoe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> > >> >Hi Steve,
> > >> >
> > >> >Why i want to assign static ip? Well, i get so frustrated when i want to
> > >> >transfer files between 2 computers that are switched on and logged on to the
> > >> >network, but could not find any of them in the workgroup.
> > >> >
> > >> >But when i enter the ip address that was assigned to each computer, i could
> > >> >then access the files. And so i would like to create a shortcut that allows
> > >> >me to access the files without me finding out what ip address it is assigned
> > >> >today.
> > >> >
> > >> >Because the next day the same computer may be assigned a different ip
> > >> >address. And i would need to find out, etc. That's why i would like to assign
> > >> >static ip.
> > >>
> > >> When you say "could not find any of them in the workgroup", do you
> > >> mean that they didn't appear in My Network Places?
> > >>
> > >> In my experience, network browsing using My Network Places is so
> > >> unreliable that I recommend not using My Network Places at all.
> > >>
> > >> You don't need to assign a static IP address to get reliable access to
> > >> the other computer.  Create a shortcut to the other computer, and
> > >> specify the location of the item as "\\computer", substituting the
> > >> actual computer name.  For example, to create a shortcut to a computer
> > >> named "desktop", specify the location as:
> > >>
> > >>    \\desktop
> > >>
> > >> >The links you provided me below, will allow me to assign a static ip for one
> > >> >network and use dynamic ip address for another? Thanks
> > >>
> > >> Yes.
> > >
> > >Hi Steve,
> > >
> > >Yeah, i agree that my network place is very unreliable. I have tried your
> > >suggestion before and that's why it made me want to assign static ip. I did
> > >try entering "\\comp1" and attempt to access that comp1. But it gave an error
> > >message that such as:
> > >
> > >"\\comp1 is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this
> > >network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you
> > >have access permissions.
> > >
> > >The network path was not found."
> > >
> > >But when i type in the ip address of that comp1 on another computer, it
> > >works. I am sure both computers are on the network with internet access. Any
> > >good suggestions?
> >
> > Two suggestions to try on each computer:
> >
> > A. Make sure that NetBIOS Over TCP/IP is enabled:
> >
> >    1. Open the Network Connections folder.
> >    2. Right click the local area network connection.
> >    3. Click Properties.
> >    4. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
> >    5. Click Properties.
> >    6. Click Advanced.
> >    7. Click WINS.
> >    8. Click the Enable NetBIOS Over TCP/IP button.
> >
> > B. The registry entry that allows browsing the computer could have the
> > wrong value.  Run the registry editor (Start | Run | regedit) and open
> > this key:
> >
> >    HLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\LSA
> >
> > Set the value RestrictAnonymous to 0.  Reboot and try accessing the
> > computer again.
> > --
> > Best Wishes,
> > Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
> >
> > Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> > for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> > addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
> >
> > Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> > http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
> >

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <C5430363-DB70-4C00-A890-EBE4037E6***@microsoft.com>,
> shaoen01 <shaoe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >Hi Steve,
> >
> >I am sad to say that it is not working again. I restarted my computer and i
> >re-did the steps you mentioned but still not working. *sigh*
>
> It can take 15 minutes or more after a computer starts before browsing
> through My Network Places works at all.  Even then, as I've said
> before, I find it so unreliable that I don't use it.   Accessing the
> other computer using "Start > Run > \\computer" should work
> immediately.
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>

>> >I am sad to say that it is not working again. I restarted my computer and i
>> >re-did the steps you mentioned but still not working. *sigh*
>>
>> It can take 15 minutes or more after a computer starts before browsing
>> through My Network Places works at all.  Even then, as I've said
>> before, I find it so unreliable that I don't use it.   Accessing the
>> other computer using "Start > Run > \\computer" should work
>> immediately.
>
>Hi Steve,
>
>I did try using Start> Run> \\computername1 and it still does not work. But
>only when i used the ip address of that computer 1 then i could access the
>files there. Do you know what could have caused that?

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <3A196254-0B94-4E96-B511-CF59B4F1A***@microsoft.com>,
> shaoen01 <shaoe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >I am sad to say that it is not working again. I restarted my computer and i
> >> >re-did the steps you mentioned but still not working. *sigh*
> >>
> >> It can take 15 minutes or more after a computer starts before browsing
> >> through My Network Places works at all.  Even then, as I've said
> >> before, I find it so unreliable that I don't use it.   Accessing the
> >> other computer using "Start > Run > \\computer" should work
> >> immediately.
> >
> >Hi Steve,
> >
> >I did try using Start> Run> \\computername1 and it still does not work. But
> >only when i used the ip address of that computer 1 then i could access the
> >files there. Do you know what could have caused that?
>
> That's a NetBIOS name resolution problem.  Here are some things to
> check on each computer:
>
> 1. Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled.
>
> 2. Run "services.msc" and make sure that these services are started
> and are set for automatic startup:
>
>     Computer Browser
>     TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
>     Workstation
>
> 3. Run "eventvwr.msc" and look for relevant error messages.  For more
> information, see:
>
> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308427
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>

>> >[snip]
>> >I did try using Start> Run> \\computername1 and it still does not work. But
>> >only when i used the ip address of that computer 1 then i could access the
>> >files there. Do you know what could have caused that?
>>
>> That's a NetBIOS name resolution problem.  Here are some things to
>> check on each computer:
>>
>> 1. Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled.
>>
>> 2. Run "services.msc" and make sure that these services are started
>> and are set for automatic startup:
>>
>>     Computer Browser
>>     TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
>>     Workstation
>>
>> 3. Run "eventvwr.msc" and look for relevant error messages.  For more
>> information, see:
>>
>> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
>> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308427
>
>Hi Steve,
>
>I have done as told and i saw a few errors concerning DHCP and not some of
>the services that you have asked me to check. But anyway, i just thought that
>i copy out and let you see if it has anything to do with this issue here.
>
>Event Type:    Error
>Event Source:    Dhcp
>Event Category:    None
>Event ID:    1000
>Date:        8/24/2006
>Time:        9:49:56 PM
>User:        N/A
>Computer:    Vvv1RIE-1VMVM9H
>Description:
>Your computer has lost the lease to its IP address 192.168.1.3 on the
>Network Card with network address 0011D3CB67ES.
>
>Event Type:    Warning
>Event Source:    Dhcp
>Event Category:    None
>Event ID:    1003
>Date:        8/24/2006
>Time:        9:49:56 PM
>User:        N/A
>Computer:    Vvv1RIE-1VMVM9H
>Description:
>Your computer was not able to renew its address from the network (from the
>DHCP Server) for the Network Card with network address 0011D3CB67EA.  The
>following error occurred:
>The semaphore timeout period has expired. . Your computer will continue to
>try and obtain an address on its own from the network address (DHCP) server.
>
>Thanks

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <F7B5616E-66A4-4106-A3B4-99823FF2F***@microsoft.com>,
> shaoen01 <shaoe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >[snip]
> >> >I did try using Start> Run> \\computername1 and it still does not work. But
> >> >only when i used the ip address of that computer 1 then i could access the
> >> >files there. Do you know what could have caused that?
> >>
> >> That's a NetBIOS name resolution problem.  Here are some things to
> >> check on each computer:
> >>
> >> 1. Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled.
> >>
> >> 2. Run "services.msc" and make sure that these services are started
> >> and are set for automatic startup:
> >>
> >>     Computer Browser
> >>     TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
> >>     Workstation
> >>
> >> 3. Run "eventvwr.msc" and look for relevant error messages.  For more
> >> information, see:
> >>
> >> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308427
> >
> >Hi Steve,
> >
> >I have done as told and i saw a few errors concerning DHCP and not some of
> >the services that you have asked me to check. But anyway, i just thought that
> >i copy out and let you see if it has anything to do with this issue here.
> >
> >Event Type:    Error
> >Event Source:    Dhcp
> >Event Category:    None
> >Event ID:    1000
> >Date:        8/24/2006
> >Time:        9:49:56 PM
> >User:        N/A
> >Computer:    Vvv1RIE-1VMVM9H
> >Description:
> >Your computer has lost the lease to its IP address 192.168.1.3 on the
> >Network Card with network address 0011D3CB67ES.
> >
> >Event Type:    Warning
> >Event Source:    Dhcp
> >Event Category:    None
> >Event ID:    1003
> >Date:        8/24/2006
> >Time:        9:49:56 PM
> >User:        N/A
> >Computer:    Vvv1RIE-1VMVM9H
> >Description:
> >Your computer was not able to renew its address from the network (from the
> >DHCP Server) for the Network Card with network address 0011D3CB67EA.  The
> >following error occurred:
> >The semaphore timeout period has expired. . Your computer will continue to
> >try and obtain an address on its own from the network address (DHCP) server.
> >
> >Thanks
>
> Good find, but I'm afraid that it doesn't explain the problem.  If you
> computer loses its IP address and can't renew it, nothing would will
> work on the network.  You won't be able to access the computer by IP
> address or by name.
>
> I'm running out of ideas for how to fix it.  :-(
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
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"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

> In article <F7B5616E-66A4-4106-A3B4-99823FF2F***@microsoft.com>,
> shaoen01 <shaoe***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> >> >[snip]
> >> >I did try using Start> Run> \\computername1 and it still does not work. But
> >> >only when i used the ip address of that computer 1 then i could access the
> >> >files there. Do you know what could have caused that?
> >>
> >> That's a NetBIOS name resolution problem.  Here are some things to
> >> check on each computer:
> >>
> >> 1. Make sure that NetBIOS over TCP/IP is enabled.
> >>
> >> 2. Run "services.msc" and make sure that these services are started
> >> and are set for automatic startup:
> >>
> >>     Computer Browser
> >>     TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
> >>     Workstation
> >>
> >> 3. Run "eventvwr.msc" and look for relevant error messages.  For more
> >> information, see:
> >>
> >> HOW TO: View and Manage Event Logs in Event Viewer in Windows XP
> >> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=308427
> >
> >Hi Steve,
> >
> >I have done as told and i saw a few errors concerning DHCP and not some of
> >the services that you have asked me to check. But anyway, i just thought that
> >i copy out and let you see if it has anything to do with this issue here.
> >
> >Event Type:    Error
> >Event Source:    Dhcp
> >Event Category:    None
> >Event ID:    1000
> >Date:        8/24/2006
> >Time:        9:49:56 PM
> >User:        N/A
> >Computer:    Vvv1RIE-1VMVM9H
> >Description:
> >Your computer has lost the lease to its IP address 192.168.1.3 on the
> >Network Card with network address 0011D3CB67ES.
> >
> >Event Type:    Warning
> >Event Source:    Dhcp
> >Event Category:    None
> >Event ID:    1003
> >Date:        8/24/2006
> >Time:        9:49:56 PM
> >User:        N/A
> >Computer:    Vvv1RIE-1VMVM9H
> >Description:
> >Your computer was not able to renew its address from the network (from the
> >DHCP Server) for the Network Card with network address 0011D3CB67EA.  The
> >following error occurred:
> >The semaphore timeout period has expired. . Your computer will continue to
> >try and obtain an address on its own from the network address (DHCP) server.
> >
> >Thanks
>
> Good find, but I'm afraid that it doesn't explain the problem.  If you
> computer loses its IP address and can't renew it, nothing would will
> work on the network.  You won't be able to access the computer by IP
> address or by name.
>
> I'm running out of ideas for how to fix it.  :-(
> --
> Best Wishes,
> Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)
>
> Please post any reply as a follow-up message in the news group
> for everyone to see.  I'm sorry, but I don't answer questions
> addressed directly to me in E-mail or news groups.
>
> Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
> http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>