14 Problem Solving
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Problem Solving
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Network-related Problems
This section describes how to resolve network related problems.
When using SMB
When SMB is used, identify the symptom in the following table to perform the remedy.
When you cannot communicate with the machine
When you cannot communicate with the machine or other SMB machines
Cause Check point Remedy
The computer and the 
machine are using different 
protocols.
Although [Search for Other 
Computers] ([Start] > 
[Search] > [Other 
Computers]) on the computer 
is displaying the machine, 
[Network Computer] does not 
display the machine.
Configure the machine and 
each computer to use the 
same SMB operational 
protocol.
The machine belongs to 
different network (subnet).
Although [Search for Other 
Computers] ([Start] > 
[Search] > [Other 
Computers]) on the computer 
is displaying the machine, 
[Network Computer] does not 
display the machine.
If the machine and the 
computers are set to different 
networks, consult your 
network administrator.
The host name specified for 
the machine is already in use.
Print out Configuration 
Report to confirm whether 
"Repetitive Host Name" is 
printed in the SMB status 
information.
Use CentreWare Internet 
Services to change the host 
name to a unique name, or 
restore the machine settings 
to the default settings.
Cause Check point Remedy
If [Auto Master Mode] of SMB 
is set to [On], the number of 
machines whose information 
can be stored is limited. The 
number depends on the 
network environment. 
The machine or other SMB 
machines cannot be 
searched from the Network 
Computers icon.
Confirm the setting of [Auto 
Master Mode] of SMB. If the 
setting is enabled, change it 
to [Off].