trying to setup a network with 4 vista workstation and the problem is that all machine been set to obtain ip/dns automaticaly they are connected through a switch.although some can see other pc some cant when you go into network sharing centre we get unidentified network have tried changing private, public but no joy we have tried another hub/switch and always the same.tried other things like unchecking the v6 protocol etc. even when we use a crossover to set 2 computers together on same workgroup its the samewe could type in the address manualy but we want to know why this would be and if there a solution to it.

Hi,When you use DHCP the Problem come in am I right ?Maybe this can help http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928233Hope you find the info useful

no when the DHCP is on we dont have the problem, its with aoutomatic addressing, DHCP not present its just P2P network

Hi,Change the Unidentified network to private network profile.1. Start -> type secpol.msc -> right click run as administrator-> Click continue2. select Network List Manager Policies3. At the right Side you can select & double click: Unidentified Networks4. In the location type select Private , which means that all Unidentified networks will be consider as private network.5. you can also allow the user to change the Location profile This will allow the system to keep settings after reboot.You need to set all the computer on the same network.But you still cannot change the name of "Unidentified network"Hope you find the info useful

hi,2 of the pc when type in secpol.msc, does not have network list manager policies listed ? and the 2 that did have are now coming up multipule networks then it changes back to unidentified.thanks chris

Hi,1) The 2 PC when type in secpol.msc, does not have network list manager policies listed ? The 2 PC need to install Services Pack 1, for Network List Manager Policies to be Listed.2) The other 2 come up with multiple networks then it changes back to Unidentified network ? How many network profiles show ? It change back to Public ? If more than one try this http://www.annoyances.org/exec/show/article04-500Hope you find the info useful

Hi,This you may like to readhttp://blogs.technet.com/networking/archive/2009/02/20/why-is-my-network-detected-as-unknown-by-windows-vista-or-windows-server-2008.aspxHope you find the info useful