two computers on a network (wireless) but three show upward in the network folder

I have a Dell Inspiron under Vista x 64 (server) and a Dell Vostro, computer laptop, running on Vista x 86 (client) and a printer (USB Server) network associated with a Cisco WRT400N... everything works fine. However, in the network folder, on computer, I get an icon for a third computer. When it is explored it looks exactly like my server... but it has its own unique name... and I have only the above two networked computers. I worked with a Cisco service representative yesterday to ensure that all goes well with my router. I don't know I've caused this... now... can someone tell me how to UN-cause it?

Hi runslong,

It is possible that computers on the same network can be duplicate themselves.

I suggest that you disable the discovery of the network on the computer and later get back, check if it works.

To turn off network discovery
a. open the network and sharing Center by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, click network and Internet, click network and sharing Center.
b. click turn off network discovery, and then click apply. If you are prompted for an administrator password or a confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Enable or disable network discovery
http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/enable-or-disable-network-discovery

If the previous step fails, then I suggest that you unplug all the devices connected to the network and then reconfigure the new network, check if it works.

I hope this helps!

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