Windows 10: Cant find Computers on Network by Hostname but can via IP

Hello,


I have software that has and connects to a Host Computer for the Database. Now I would assume a recent Windows 10 Update could have screwed everything up, but I have had this weird issue before that sometimes resolves itself or swaps.


Basically, the Software is set to resolve finding the database via Hostname on "Client" PCs, but they now cant find the Host Computer. I ping with Hostname, it fails... I get the IP of the Host PC, ping it, its there. I goto the network folder, type \\Hostname, it cannot access.


The only way to connect now is to change the registry to resolve via the IP, it now loads the software?


The issue with that, despite putting effort into keeping the IP the same, sometimes the Host somehow changes IP, so the Clients then fail, so I change back to Hostname, its fixed. So it is best to keep the Registry as resolving via Hostname.


OR, even though the IP is correct, it cannot resolve, the ping fails, but Hostname ping and changing the registry, WORKS!


Another strange thing is, its not all or nothing, some Client PC's can gain access via Hostname, but others won't and require IP.

This to me means its related to getting and accessing Hostnames on the Local PC and not the Network?


What could be causing this issue?

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Set TCP/IP hostname on e61, 'hosts file' equivalent?

I use my e61 over wlan on my home network. It appears that the e61 does not set a 'hostname', and i can't find a way to manually configure a 'hostname' (as I can on every other IP device I have).

Is it possible to set a 'hostname' on the e61? I hate having devices on my network that have addresses but no names.

Lastly my home network has a number of devices (cameras, printers, home control) with static IP addresses. I don't currently run a DNS server so these addresses are looked up on the PC in a hosts file (and netinfo for my Macs).

Is there a hosts file or equivalent on the e61.

Regards,

--Kip

 

Network Tools 2

Suggestions !!!

Can we get the intranet scan to do the following:
1) List IP Address in numerical order
2) List IP Addresses that are not in use, perhaps denoted by a hostname of "--------"
3) Enter a hostname of "Unknown" for IP Addresses that are found but not Windows devices.

You didn't think you were done with NetTool yet, did you? *Stick Out Tongue


Edit: I also forgot to mention that if you select a specific address (say 10.10.10.1) and it find a machine, it outputs the information. If you then select another address (say 10.10.10.2) which is not in use, the original info from the first address does not get cleared from the output pane.

 

Set the N95's hostname

Hi,

How would I be able to set the hostname for the N95 similar to a PCs computer name? When viewing the dhcp client list on a dhcp server, the N95 shows up as having no hostname. The MAC address, along with the assigned IP address is listed though.

Any ideas? So far I have only seen how to assign a name to the phone for bluetooth purposes but this name does not show on WLAN obviously.

Thanks,

Paul