Windows 98 won't browse network

I installed a windows 98 client to my windows 2000 server.
I created a computer account called denver and a user
account called domuserdenver. I have not applied
policies of any kind. When I first logged on using
client for microsoft windows, I seemed to be on the
domanin (nwtraders)because I could type a \\server\share
in run and access resources. I couldn't map a drive map a
drive or see other computers or resources when I clicked
on network neighborhood then clicked entire network. I
get an error message.

However, now that my computer has been running for
several hours, I can now access my resources and see
other computers as if by magic. I have only a small
client server network linked by a small 100mbps hub with
cat 5. Why did it take 2 hours to finally see resources
on my windows 98 client.


When I use xp or 2000 and configure them with proper
protocols, ip address, ect. I can see resources almost
immediately. Can anyone explain why 98 is so difficult
to attach to a domain?

Sincerely,

Greg Hill
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