I have 3 computers hooked up via 3Com Home Phoneline adapters in a Client/Server network using Sygate software (ver 3.11).Computer A (Sygate Server Mode) is a Win98SE and has two NICs: one connects to a cable modem and the other connects to Computer B's NIC (w/2 RJ-11 jacks).
Computer B (Sygate Client Mode) is Win98SE and has one NIC (w/2 RJ-11 jacks), connected directly from Computer A's NIC, and the other to a RJ-11 wall jack.
Computer C (Sygate Client Mode) is Win98SE and has one NIC, with a phoneline connected to a RJ-11wall jack..
Computer A can recognize A, B & C in the Network Neighborhood, and can recognize A , B, & C in the Sygate Manager. A can browse and share files, etc. with B & C.
Computer B can recognize A, B & C in the Network Neighborhood, but can only recognize Computer A & B in the Sygate Manager. B can only browse and share files with A.
Computer C can recognize A, B & C in the Network Neighborhood, but can only recognize Computer A & C in the Sygate Manager. C can only browse and share files with A.
All three can connect to the Internet with equal speed (greater than 1.5 Mbps).
The Sygate Manager has its "Enable Built-in DHCP Server" box unchecked. It is able "see" A, B, & C. I have tried out a demo of Sygate 4.0, but it did not solve my problem. Features that were helpful in 3.11 were left off of 4.0 (clients can't view the Sygate Manager, which is very helpful) The tray icon kept blinking on and off, which was annoying (I'm sure it was trying to tell me that something was wrong...but I already knew that). I've noticed in several other forums that a lot of folks think Sybergen rushed 4.0 to market too soon. Who knows.
A, B & C all have the same Workgroup Name (in CAPS). Each of them have unique computer names and descriptions.
HERE IS MY QUESTION:
What do I have to do to get B & C to browse and share files, printers, etc.with each other?
Computer A has the following in the Network panel:
Client for Microsoft Network
3Com HomeConnect C3450 Ethernet Adapter
3Com HomeConnect 10M PCI Phoneline Adapter
NetBEUI->3Com HomeConnect 10M PCI PhonelineAdapter
TCP/IP ->3Com HomeConnect C3450 Ethernet Adapter
TCP/IP ->3Com HomeConnect 10M PCI PhonelineAdapter
File and printer sharing for Microsoft Neworks
TCP/IP->3Com HomeConnect C3450 Ethernet Adapter with these settings:
Gateway: Nothing
WINS: Use DHCP for WINS Resolution
IP address: Automatic
DNS: Disable
NetBIOS: Nothing
Advanced: "Allow binding to ATM "-> value: No
"Set this protocol to be default" (checked)
Bindings: Client for Microsoft Network (checked)
File and Printer sharing (unchecked)
TCP/IP -> 3Com HomeConnect 10M PCI Phoneline Adapter with these setting:
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
WINS: Disable
IP address: 192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
DNS: Disable
NetBIOS: Nothing
Advanced: "Allow binding to ATM "-> value: No
"Set this protocol to be default"unchecked)
Bindings: Client for Microsoft Network (checked)
File and Printer sharing (checked)
Computers B & C have the same following Network panels:
Client for Microsoft Network
3Com HomeConnect 10M PCI Phoneline Adapter
NetBEUI
TCP/IP
File and printer sharing for Microsoft Neworks
TCP/IP -> 3Com HomeConnect 10M PCI Phoneline Adapter with these setting:
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
WINS: Disable
IP address: 192.168.0.2 (C= 192.168.0.3)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 (both)
DNS:Enable (HOST=SERVER,Search Order=192.168.0.1)
NetBIOS: Nothing
Advanced: "Allow binding to ATM "-> value: No
"Set this protocol to be default" (unchecked)
Bindings: Client for Microsoft Network (checked)
File and Printer sharing (checked)
