If TCP/IP is listed and checked, highlight it and click Properties, then
select Obtain IP address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically.
All computers should be set identically.
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Check the Network NetBIOS Properties
Check that each computer on the network has TCP/IP advanced network
properties set to Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP. All computers should be set
identically.
Windows XP: To Ensure your Network has the Correct NetBIOS
Set Up
Click Start, and then select Control Panel.
1
Double-click Network and Internet connections.
2
Double-click Network Connections.
3
Double-click your default network connection.
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Local Area Connection for wired networks.
Wireless for wireless connections.
Click Properties.
5
Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
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Click Properties.
7
Click Advanced.
8
Click the WINS tab.
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WINS refers to Windows Internet Naming Service, which converts
NetBIOS network names to IP addresses.
NetBIOS settings are found at the bottom of the dialog box. Make sure
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that the NetBIOS setting is not set to Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP.
Windows Vista: To Ensure your Network has the Correct
NetBIOS Set Up
Click Start, and then select Control Panel.
1
Click View network status and tasks under Network and
2
Internet.
In the left pane, click Manage Network Connections.
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