Bad IP Address When Using HOSTS or LMHOSTS
Article ID: 139414
Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
- Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows for Workgroups 3.11
This article was previously published under Q139414
SYMPTOMS
You may receive Bad IP address "name" when trying to ping a NetBIOS or
HOST name.
CAUSE
Possible causes include:
- The LMHOSTS or HOSTS file was saved as a Unicode file.
- Entry does not exist or is incorrect in LMHOSTS, HOSTS, or Windows
Internet Name service (WINS).
- LMHOSTS lookup is not enabled.
RESOLUTION
- Load LMHOSTS or HOSTS file in Notepad and save as a standard text
file instead of a Unicode file.
- Be sure the entry does exist in LMHOSTS, HOSTS, or is registered with
your WINS server. If using static mapping on WINS server be sure the
entry it is correct.
- Check your settings in Control Panel Network (TCPIP/Advanced) to make
sure Enable LMHOSTS Lookup is checked.
Additional query words: prodnt wfw wfwg
Keywords: kbnetwork KB139414