HOW-TO a troubleshoot for Network in linux

If you can see the other computer inside your network when you use your Linux distribution try this:

open up your console and type this:

sudo vi /etc/samba/smb.conf




vi is a program that allows you to modify text files.

in this program in order to type you need to press "Insert" or "Ins" depending on your keyboard..
Then under ## Global ## settings write the following:

netbios name =
name resolve order = bcast host 

then press ZZ (yes capitals) in order to save and close and after that, restart your PC

If you find vi difficult to use please visit this website by clicking here

Now you should probably see the other Computers on the network :)

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