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Name Resolution - What's the Solution? :)

Hi there, I've got a fairly diverse network at home, and I really would like all of the machines in my network to be able to see each other without issues when referred to by name. I have a Synology (running linux), several Windows 7 PC's, a Mac, and some entertainment devices like TiVo's, etc. It's pretty spotty as to which computer can see what. Most of my machines are using static IP's so at least I have one reliable way to get to the others.

What do you guys suggest to get reliable name resolution across all of these different machines without a bunch of archaic issues with NetBIOS and modifying HOST files, etc.? I'm using a D-Link router too.

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Thank you guys - all of this helped, and what I ended up doing was installing dnsmasq on the Synology (linux box) and had it also manage DHCP because my router didn't have any decent settings for changing what computer was handling name services, etc. Turned off DHCP on the router, and reboot the computers, and it worked like a champ. Thanks for your help!