Mapping server by name doesn't work..

[trolli]

Hello,

Could some one help a novice

We have a Windows-workgroup with about 5 computers (some Windows servers, some laptops with XP's).

When we take a VPN connection to our Active Directory server (also our domain controller computer), we can not access internet or map network servers by name. We can map servers by ip number, though. And we can access server by remote desktop. The DC-server is a Windows 2003 server.

This problem is a new one, earlier this system has worked. Problem started one night when DC rebooted/crashed.

Tkank you very much if some one is familiar with this!

 

[msworld]

This name resolution issue. you should assign the domain DNS and WINS server to teh VPN clients. This search result may help,

Name resolution on VPN
Name resolution is big issue in VPN access. If your VPN server doesn't setup correctly ... To assign the DNS and WINS to a VPN client for name resolution, ...

http://www.chicagotech.net/nameresolutionpnvpn.htm

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on

http://www.HowToNetworking.com