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Asked: 2011-07-02 14:33:46 +0800 CST

Windows Server 2008 not visible on network if powered on after laptop

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Problem:

Windows clients unable to see Windows Server 2008 shares when server is powered on after a laptop (with wireless). The server and other client have cabled connections.

Example situation

Laptop powered on (wireless) (L), another client powered on (C), Server powered on (S). C cannot see S but can see L. Turn laptop wireless off, C can see S.

Already checked

There are no IP address conflicts. What else can I check / any suggestions as to what may be causing this?

windows-server-2008 networking share

1 Answers

  1. Best Answer

    This sounds like possible conflicts with Windows Networking Browse Master elections. The following provides some insights as well as a few tests to determine/troubleshoot - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188305.

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