"Dan Henke" wrote:

> 3 computers on home network; connected to internet through MIMO Airlink 101
> router.  Computers are:
>
> Main, Windows XP Media, has Trend Micro PC-cillin internet security
> Have disabled windows firewall as PC/Cillin has one
>
> Laptop, Windows XP Pro
>
> Basement, Windows XP home
>
> Main sees other 2 computers on network places workgroup, but does not see
> itself. Other 2 computers see each other but not Main.
>
> Ran Angry IP Scanner on laptop; shows IP address for Main as dead, but when
> asked to show hostname, groupname and MAC address, does see that info for
> Main.  
>
> Relevant Windows IP Configuration on Main:
>
>
>

>3 computers on home network; connected to internet through MIMO Airlink 101
>router.  Computers are:
>
>Main, Windows XP Media, has Trend Micro PC-cillin internet security
>Have disabled windows firewall as PC/Cillin has one
>
>Laptop, Windows XP Pro
>
>Basement, Windows XP home
>
>Main sees other 2 computers on network places workgroup, but does not see
>itself. Other 2 computers see each other but not Main.
>
>Ran Angry IP Scanner on laptop; shows IP address for Main as dead, but when
>asked to show hostname, groupname and MAC address, does see that info for
>Main.  
>
>Relevant Windows IP Configuration on Main:

"Chuck" wrote:

> On Wed, 8 Nov 2006 20:37:01 -0800, Dan Henke <Dan
> He***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>
> >3 computers on home network; connected to internet through MIMO Airlink 101
> >router.  Computers are:
> >
> >Main, Windows XP Media, has Trend Micro PC-cillin internet security
> >Have disabled windows firewall as PC/Cillin has one
> >
> >Laptop, Windows XP Pro
> >
> >Basement, Windows XP home
> >
> >Main sees other 2 computers on network places workgroup, but does not see
> >itself. Other 2 computers see each other but not Main.
> >
> >Ran Angry IP Scanner on laptop; shows IP address for Main as dead, but when
> >asked to show hostname, groupname and MAC address, does see that info for
> >Main.  
> >
> >Relevant Windows IP Configuration on Main:
>
> Hi Dan,
>
> Let's start with a look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each
> computer, so we can diagnose the problem.  Read this article, and linked
> articles, and follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp
>
> --
> Cheers,
> Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
> Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
> My        email         is          AT         DOT
>    actual       address    pchuck       mvps        org.
>

>"Chuck" wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 8 Nov 2006 20:37:01 -0800, Dan Henke <Dan
>> He***@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
>>
>> >3 computers on home network; connected to internet through MIMO Airlink 101
>> >router.  Computers are:
>> >
>> >Main, Windows XP Media, has Trend Micro PC-cillin internet security
>> >Have disabled windows firewall as PC/Cillin has one
>> >
>> >Laptop, Windows XP Pro
>> >
>> >Basement, Windows XP home
>> >
>> >Main sees other 2 computers on network places workgroup, but does not see
>> >itself. Other 2 computers see each other but not Main.
>> >
>> >Ran Angry IP Scanner on laptop; shows IP address for Main as dead, but when
>> >asked to show hostname, groupname and MAC address, does see that info for
>> >Main.  
>> >
>> >Relevant Windows IP Configuration on Main:
>>
>> Hi Dan,
>>
>> Let's start with a look at "browstat status" and "ipconfig /all" from each
>> computer, so we can diagnose the problem.  Read this article, and linked
>> articles, and follow instructions precisely (download browstat!):
>> <http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp>
>> http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/troubleshooting-network-neighborhood.html#AskingForHelp

>
>Problem solved
>
>My brother in law's friend provided the answer. For some reason, Dell
>Computers may require this solution.
>
>From Local Area Connection Properties, I uninstalled "Client for Microsoft
>Networks" and "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks." Re-booted
>the computer and re-installed the features. "Main" popped right up on all 3
>computers, file and printer sharing is working OK.
>
>Why this worked, I have no clue. But the results are all that matter.
>
>Chuck, thank you for your prompt response. I've visited your blog and it's
>very informative. I learned a good deal about other operating issues and
>picked up some very nice diagnostic tips. I very much appreciate how generous
>you are with your time and vast knowledge to help out the computer community.
>Please keep up the good work.