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LAN Problem!

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/lan-problem.90335/

go4saket
go4saket Original post #1
Jun 12, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Hi Guys!

I have two computers connected to each other via a switch. The problem is that whenever I try to access the other computers files by going to "My Network Places", it takes 2-3 minutes to open, which I feel is very long. Once open, accessing files isnt a problem. The settings are as follows:

1st Computer:
TCP IP Settings:
IP Address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.0.1

2nd Computer:
TCP IP Settings:
IP Address: 192.168.0.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
Preferred DNS Server: 192.168.0.1

Is there anything wrong that I have done. Both computers are about 25-30 Mts away.

Thank you.
rajeshkannan
Nov 21, 2008 at 3:30 AM
hey! you have a problem in between "too much distance" buy one usb link connector or hub.
zyberboy
Nov 21, 2008 at 7:33 AM
^that distance is fine

Try accessing the computer directly frm "My Network Places" by typing "\\ComputerName" in the address bar.

Edit: ops old thread
go4saket
Nov 21, 2008 at 12:55 PM
Problem already solved. Thanks anyways...