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Networking ME and XP Pro

Nov 24, 2003 9:26PM PST

While trying to build a peer-to-peer network of 3 PCs, I can't get a Windows ME PC to recognize an XP Pro PC. However, the XP can see the ME. I used a Phoebe switch with 5 ports and made sure all the cables were compatible with the switch. The IP addresses are similar, with only the last digit different on each machine. What else should I check?

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Re:Networking ME and XP Pro
Nov 25, 2003 3:12AM PST

I'm not exactly an expert but, do you have the latest Windows Updates for Windows ME? If you don't, your current windows doesn't even know what an XP machine is, and therefore has no clue how to communicate with one! Also, did you check for firmware updates for your switch (go to the website, you never know).

Also, check whether your Windows ME comp is "invisible" on the network. Lastly, how old is the ME machine? If its "newer", than upgrade it to XP and its almost guarunteed to work!

IP Addys, as long as they correspond properly among the computers, don't really make a difference. There is SOME protocol over what numbers constitute what, in terms of what are called "IP classes", see <a href = "http://computer.howstuffworks.com/question549.htm">"How IP Addresses Work"</a>.

This response is to tie you over until someone experienced can get their hands wrapped around your problem!!!

later, Romi Strub

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Re:Networking ME and XP Pro
Nov 26, 2003 8:05AM PST

you must either install the NetBEUI on your Windows XP machines to talk properly to the older machines or install the latest NetBIOS over IP drivers on your Windows ME machines. the NetBEUI drivers are on the Microsoft Web site, while the other ones should be on your Windows XP CD. i don't know which folder off hand, but it is there.

Herb...