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Connecting a workgroup in multiple subnets.

I have a client with computers in Workgroups on multiple subnets running windows XP Home. Is there a way to get them to communicate or do I have to update some so that there is an XP Professional on each subnet set up as a WINS server?

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Doug Broadwell

CharliePete00

If routing is set up they should be able to communicate now by IP address. If you want to communicate by hostname you will need some type of name resolution. For a network with XP clients I'd go with DNS instead of WINS. Your router may be able to act as a DNS server. You should check your documentation.

dougbroadwell

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The routers I am using (Netgear FVS318v3, through a VPN Tunnel) do not provide DNS facilities. I can set up static routing and static IP addresses on the computers if that helps.

Doug

CharliePete00

Try connecting to a computer on another subnet by IP first. If that works you can add entries to computers' HOST files or set up a DNS server. You will want to make sure you are using static IP addresses on all machines. Otherwise you will need to set up a dynamic DNS server (DDNS).

dougbroadwell

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How do I connect to a windows XP computer by IP address? If I try to map a network drive as \\192.168.0.2 it does not work.

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dougbroadwell

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Yes, it works, it pops up a login screen then shows the shared drive. Is there a way I can get it to show up in "Network Neighborhood" or mount automatically?

Thanks!

dougbroadwell

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Still have the problem of automatically connecting, any more ideas?

Thanks,
Doug Broadwell