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Re: [OT] Unable to access network resources



If it's a name resolution entry (suggested by the fact it will connect
by IP, but not by name), add a HOSTS entry for it?

R

2008/8/14 James Crossley <jimmyc1163@xxxxxxx>:
> Hi all,
>
> I have tried google, but to no avail. So I thought I would ask if
anyone has
> any ideas. On a small (2pc) network we are sharing a printer connected
to a
> desktop. The laptop is connected to the router (Dlink 504t). Both can
access
> the internet fine and both can see the workgroup, with the other PC
in.
> After startup both PC's can see and access the shared printer through
the
> network. However after the desktop goes to screensaver, the laptop can
still
> see it in the workgroup, however refuses to connect to it, saying it
cannot
> be found.
>
> Both systems are running XP Home SP2
>
> The laptop will print to the desktop if given its IP address, however
seems
> unable to connect to it via its computer name.
>
> Any ideas anyone?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
> James
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>



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