NT4 network error

[qae]

Hi all

Please i am desperate for your help! I am running an NT 4 server, which Hung this afternoon, this particular server is the PDC, So once the server was restarted, It came up with the error " the RIP for NWLink ipx did not start due to the error of parameter is incorrect. " now it will not allow anyone to log onto the domain and i have no idea why??

Please assist,

Thanks

 

[qae]

SOrry may i add that once the server has started i can see it from the workstations that are still logged into the network, although once out of the network the workstations cannot get back in!!

Thanks

 

[BradSQLGuy]

Did you recently install a new SP? Also are your users dialing up the network or connected to the LAN? -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

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[BradSQLGuy]

Have you already checked IPX properties? Make sure that RIP is enabled because it may be the server is having problems trying to find its way back to the user. Also you will want to make sure that you enable NetBIOS type 20 broadcast propagation packets. -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

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[qae]

thanks Brad!

I have tried to take Rip of Ipx although that was successful i can't get it back on, When i want to Remove the protocol it tells me there is another service and i must first get rid of that service, do you recommend me trying to Remove the ipx protocal and add it back??

Thanks for your assistance brad!

 

[BradSQLGuy]

Sorry for the late response. I went home for the day yesterday. Yes if you are still having problems and have not already uninstalled and reinstalled the protocol then you should definately try that and make sure you configure RIP again. -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

-Best cartoon of all time :-D 'Spongebob Squarepants' :-D

 

[qae]

Hi Brad

Tried that as well, The dilema has just got greater, I have unloaded the protocal and reloaded it! Did not get a response, the workstations are still getting the error of there is no domain controller located, So i Erased the DHCP Scope and recreated it, although not sure which DhCP scope options i need to install, although no luck So I decided to try and Remove the Dhcp server Service and reinstalled it, still no Luck, I don't understand what i am missing, What use could a LMHOSTS file become in this sort of situation?? I am stuck and at a dead end!! also the only time the Dhcp manager will assign an ip address is if i remove the Network card from the machine and reinstall it from scratch?????

Thanks for the assistance brad!!

 

[BradSQLGuy]

Alright I'm going home for the day again very soon so lets see what we can do before then. LMHOST files are used for name resolution. The LMHOST file is static so as you add new computers to your domain you must add those entries manually. Here is a link for more information.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/tr...indows2000serv/reskit/tcpip/part4/tcpapph.asp

Okay. I would like to know all the services you have in your network neighborhood on the server (protocols etc). Tell me your DHCP settings. Also are you using WINS, LMHOST, or DNS? -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

-Best cartoon of all time :-D 'Spongebob Squarepants' :-D

 

[BradSQLGuy]

I have another question that vexes me. You are using NT server with what I'm assuming Windows Clients. Is the environment using a Novel Servers? I haven't dealt with integration of Windows and Novel clients and servers for an extremely long time. We stick with a native environment where I work so I will try to help the best I can. I am assuming that if you have Novel servers that they are only acting as file and print servers. Correct? -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

-Best cartoon of all time :-D 'Spongebob Squarepants' :-D

 

[qae]

Hi Brad!

Would the Browser service have any effect on this????

Thanks Once again!

 

[BradSQLGuy]

It is a possibility. The host's could not be able to resolve the server name and find it. That's where your LMHOST file comes into play. The LMHOST file is a pain because you need to add the entries to each machine. I doubt that is the problem but worth looking into. -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

-Best cartoon of all time :-D 'Spongebob Squarepants' :-D

 

[BradSQLGuy]

Run a virus scan to be safe. -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

-Best cartoon of all time :-D 'Spongebob Squarepants' :-D

 

[qae]

Hi Brad!

Well had a ~Engineer come out today and he ended up Doing exactly the same things that i had down!! Would it be possible for me to remove all protocals and Services that are running and reinstall them all?? would that hopefully overwrite and Implications??

Done the virus check already nothing has come up!

Thanks

 

[BradSQLGuy]

You should uninstall all protocols and reinstall. The bindings on the NIC may be corrupted. Also since you are receiving the error "No Domain Controller Could Be Found" it points to the PDC or if you have BDC's. Try to ping the server from a client machine. Ping by IP and also ping by Server Name. Also ping loopback on the server. That will tell you if it is a DNS, TCP, or NIC issue. Since you are using IPX I am assuming that you have a Novel File server. Correct? Since you are running multiple protocols the bindings could be corrupted. I've seen that happen. I don't think uninstalling ALL the services is going to fix your issue. It seems to be a connectivity configuration in the software or there could be bad or mis-configured hardware (routers, switches, hubs). Also since your server went down check the system clock and make sure the time has not changed. It could be that your routers don't have a current update therefore causing your users to be unable to reconnect to the network after disconnecting. -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

-Best cartoon of all time :-D 'Spongebob Squarepants' :-D

 

[qae]

Hi Brad

Magic well Pinged 127.0.0.1 for loopback got reply which i take it that there is nothing wrong with the NIC, Pinged the server by name and did not get a reply, which i presume would be a dns problem?? pinged the server by IP address and got a reply?? I don't know really what to do from here!!
Would the PDC have to run the DNS or is it done through routers, i have no idea on how to find out??


Thanks once again,

Did the whole removing of the protocals and added them again but it appears it is a DNS error????

 

[BradSQLGuy]

Awsome. That is definately the problem. DNS is dynamic and is a service ran on your NT server. First clear the DNS cashe and see if the names can start to get resolved again.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q154463

<--- here is a link on doing that. -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

-Best cartoon of all time :-D 'Spongebob Squarepants' :-D

 

[qae]

Hi brad
Well Installed DNs onto the the NT4 server but still luck on finding a ~DHCP ip address from the DHCP server, funny enough though i have and ME workstation and that releases and renews its ip easily but none of the other operating systems do that??

It appears that the DHCP server is not working!! i just don't get it??

Thanks

 

[BradSQLGuy]

Is there an address on your work stations for the DHCP server when you type ipconfig /all from the command line? Also make sure there is an address from the DNS server. Yes you can you release and renew on other window machines. If you are using Win9x type winipcfg. All other OS you should be able to type ipconfig /release and ipconfig /renew from a command prompt. -Brad
A+, MCSE NT4, MCDBA SQL7

-Best cartoon of all time :-D 'Spongebob Squarepants' :-D

 

[qae]

Hi brad!!

Well as for the Workstations with the Ipconfiguration from the workstations, I do not pick up a Dhcp server, then on Release from the workstation it releases the IP but then cant renew it due to not Finding a Dhcp server!! Brad it is coming to the point where i am considering to Reinstall Nt, Which is another hassle i am sure as i have never done thatbefore either but at least i might get better results!!

Thanks