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The link layer tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about the Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) protocol in Windows 7 networking. Users troubleshoot issues such as network map visibility, slow network connections, and hiding computers from the network. Common solutions involve enabling or disabling LLTD drivers and the Link-Layer Topology Mapper and Responder in network adapter properties. The tag is relevant for Windows 7 Pro, Ultimate, and Home editions, both 32-bit and 64-bit, and includes topics like DHCP lease delays, static IP configuration, and workgroup settings.
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    Windows 7 Win 7 Network Map blocked on 32 bit Pro

    Does anyone know why one laptop cannot be placed in the Win 7 network map? The troubled machine is running Win 7 Pro, 32 bit, and has the Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) enabled in the wireless adapter. View from Asus P8P67 running Win 7 Ultimate 64 Bit Link Removed This is the view from...
    • cherrio
    • Thread
    • 32-bit asus connectivity dell home premium laptop link layer network issues network map pro topology discovery troubleshooting ultimate windows 7 wireless adapter
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Win 7 Pro x64 slow to set up network connection

    I have Windows 7 64-bit connecting to a hybrid Windows/samba network. On boot, Win7 takes 1 - 2 minutes to negotiate a DHCP lease; set to a static, it takes about the same amount of time to connect. Other Vista and XP PCs connect in seconds. I have tried: Replacing the switch Enabling...
    • ironstone
    • Thread
    • connection dhcp firewall link layer network nic drivers spanning tree static ip troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Can't hide computer from network

    I want to hide my Windows 7 computer from showing up (to other computers) in the network (Start menu -> Network). I've tried "net config server /hidden:yes" Aswell as disabling both Link-Layer Topology Mapper and Responder. I even changed it to it's own Workgroup. But it still shows up to other...
    • jered6323
    • Thread
    • configuration hiding computer home network link layer network privacy responder topology mapper windows 7 workgroup
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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