Can't connect using computer name

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LL600 - 27 Oct 2004 07:18 GMT

Thanks for the advice.

I understand the second idea you posted, but how would I accomplish
the first if both computers are on the local network? Also, I am not
using Active Directory domains on this network.

Thanks again

> You have to use a name that your DNS will resolve to the correct IP.
> You could try appending the Active Directory domain and the fully
> qualified Internet domain name to the computer name (e.g.
> computer.ADdomain.company.com).
>
> Another solution is to add the bare computer name to your /etc/hosts
> file:
>
> 192.168.1.1 onename
> 192.168.1.2 anothername
>
> Cheers
> Petri

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Petri Riihikallio - 28 Oct 2004 22:45 GMT

> I understand the second idea you posted, but how would I accomplish
> the first if both computers are on the local network? Also, I am not
> using Active Directory domains on this network.

Hmm.. I could have been more clear. I tried to shortcut the case when
using Active Directory.

For the connection your Mac need the IP address. If you give it a
name, your Mac will try to resolve it useing DNS. You need to ask your
hostmaster (=administrator) which name resolves to the wanted IP
address. Usually it is a fully qualified name like host.company.com.

Windows machines resolve names using WINS in addition to DNS. That's
why the PC's can see each other with the short names.

Cheers
Petri

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LL600 - 30 Oct 2004 01:44 GMT

Ah, now I understand. Thank you very much

> > I understand the second idea you posted, but how would I accomplish
> > the first if both computers are on the local network? Also, I am not
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> Cheers
> Petri

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Can't connect using computer name