I have a network of about 50 PCs and a server. OS's are a mix of Win2k and XP Home/Pro.
All are on the same subnet. All use TCP/IP. A few of the workstations had NETBEUI and/or IPX-SPX and those would be viewable at times. I've since removed all other protocols except TCP/IP.
The problem is I cannot browse the network. When I try, I get:
"WORKGROUP 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 list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available"
If I connect any two of the workstations via a crossover cable, I can see them.
What I believe the problem may be is that the server, which is Win2k Advanced Server, is somehow in charge of browsing the network and its not doing its job. I've read that there's a limit to 10 workstations in a workgroup and after that, the server handles the browsing by maintaining a list.
If I'm on the right track by suspecting the server, how might I troubleshoot?
There's no firewall on the server.
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