Question : Unable to browse the network

My network consists of a cable modem, a netgear router, a 24 port linksys switch and 15 stations connected to the switch.  All the stations are on DHCP privided by the router.  I can ping and map paths to every station, but I get an "unable to browse network" message when I click on the network neighborhood icon.  I'm having problems adding network printers because I can't see them.  Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Wil

Answer : Unable to browse the network

You don't say what os's are involved, but enable NetBIOS over tcp on all machines and see if that helps
All machines are in the same workgroup


Enable NetBios over TCP/IP in WIndows XP

Step 1: Turn On NetBIOS over TCP/IP

Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Network and Internet Connections.

Click Network Connections.

Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.

Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.

Click the General tab, and then click Advanced.

Click the WINS tab.

Under NetBIOS setting, click Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP, and then click OK two times.

Click Close to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

Close the Network Connections window.

Step 2: Start the Computer Browser Service

Click Start, right-click My Computer, and then click Manage.

In the console tree, expand Services and Applications.

Click Services.

In the right details pane, verify that the Computer Browser service is started, right-click Computer Browser, and then click Start.

Close the Computer Management window.