I can ping out, but nobody can ping me!! Why???

[Metty]

I have a Windows 2000 Server on a domain that I can ping from and hit anything in the domain. The problem is that when I'm on another pc or server(no matter what it is) I cannot ping or access anything on my Windows 2000 Server. I've tried changing ports on my switch, patch cables, etc. Is there something I'm missing?

Thanks!!!!

Metty

 

[GrnEyedLdy]

Metty,

Is it possible that you have Input Filters blocking incoming ICMP packets?

Just a though,

Patty

 

[VLADY218]

Check the server end. It could be your ipsec security policy. Secure Server Required Enabled will let you pings things but not get out to them. A good IT joke on a 2000 local machine. Last place a lot of people would look.

 

[Redfox1]

All of the above posts could be the problem. I would recommend that you either install network monitor and see what is really happening or use a free program (Ethereal) to identify what is happening to your ICMPs. (I'm NOT trying to sell it it's GNU anyway...)

Oh, One more item: check your Subnet mask! I had miss typed mine on a server, and for days, we had some mysterious problems with it until I changed it back (Class B to a C... oops)

 

[zhtgong]

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[vallan]

Yes, check the subnet mask on your server and workstation and if they are in different subnets, check the gateways.

Cheers