Network Setup

[NoOp]

On 01/29/2011 08:10 AM, Joe Bissett wrote:
> On 1/28/2011 6:37 PM, NoOp wrote:
>> Joe, did you get this sorted out or do you still need help?
> Hi,
> 
> Thanks for answering.  You are the only person to reply.

I'll need to fire up some WinXP machines (non-VM) to test, so I'll come
back with more info after I do (later tonight or tomorrow).

> 
> We have pretty much proven that my problem lies somewhere at the MS end 
> of the network.  A friend has helped me with my Samba config file, and 
> everything checks out fine.  Ubuntu sees the MSNetwork, and it knows the 
> workgroup is MSHOME.  However, I can not see either w98 or XP machine 
> from Places / Network.

Are all the machines using the same workgroup (mshome)? If not, you
might want to ensure that they are. Doen't really matter what the
workgroup name is, just try to ensure they are all the same. Samba
should be able to detect and connect to other workgroups with linux, but
I've found that Win sometimes has problems doing the same.

> 
> Both MS machines talk to each other, and the network is fine.  I can see 
> the folders and move files back and forth.
> 
> In desperation, we "mapped" drive Z: on the XP machine to the Ubuntu 
> machine, and I can move files into and out of the shared "Test" folder.  
> However, I can NOT see the Ubuntu box on the network.

Let's concentrate on WinXP as Win98 is in a box deep in the garage. This
sounds as if the Ubuntu box isn't broadcasting it's network share. Can
you try a few commands on the U box to check? Open a terminal & please
provide the ouput of:

$ smbclient -L //127.0.0.1
$ findsmb
$ apt-cache policy samba

On the WinXP machine, what do you show for the workgroup when checking
via the Control Panel|Computer Name? Is it 'WORKGROUP' or is it 'MSHOME'?

> 
> Interestingly enough, I can ping the U box from the XP box, and vice 
> versa.  Pings to and from the W98 box fail, even though the W98 box is 
> on the network and can exchange files with the XP box.

Can't help you with Win98... Win2K OK, WinXP or Win7 OK.

> 
> We have pretty much exhausted our expertise.  I don't understand what is 
> blocking the final "link up" that is obviously possible, based on the 
> mapped drive connection.

Gary