seeing other Domains

[hboyd]

I'm not sure if this is the right forum or not but whenever I look at my network places->entire network->Microsoft Windows Network I see other domains in addition to mine. I can not access them but they are visible. Why is happening and what can I do to limit what is displayed to only our domain(s).

Thank you.

 

[GlenJohnson]

What kind of setup do you have? Are you using a wireless network? We need more info. Good luck.

Glen A. Johnson
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[karmic]

Hmmm... are they domains or uother workgroups? Many times when people from the outside hook up with a laptop, you will see the workgroup of that computer...

At the same time, if it's really other domains that you're seeing, and they aren't yours, then there's a big concern.

Glen is right in asking about wireless... Are the names at least familiar to you? Are these names the defaults of either worgroup or mshome?

~ K.I.S.S - Don't make it any more complex than it has to be ~

 

[hboyd]

How can I tell if they are workgroups or domains? I suspect that they are wireless users who are using their laptops at home on their own workgroups. I know that I don't have anyone using our wireless network that shouldn't, our signal doesn't get out of the building... or at least not far enough to get to the next building. I just checked my list (early in the morning before everyone gets here) and it shows our domain and 2 other company related (remote) workgroups. I'll keep taps on it throughout the day to see what shows up and when.

Thanks!

 

[karmic]

It's surprising sometimes how far the wireless can travel... Are you using any security on your wireless lan at all?

Can anyone walk into your building with a laptop and connect to the internet with a wireless laptop without a password?

~ K.I.S.S - Don't make it any more complex than it has to be ~

 

[hboyd]

I do run 128bit WEP so the building is somewhat secure. Also, we've run tests and there are many places IN the building were you can not get a signal. We also tried to run laptops outside without any success so the metal-clad building is keeping most of the signal within the walls.

Thanks.

By the way, there are 7 additional workgroups/domains showing up now than there were this morning before everyone got to work. I'm fairly confident that you guys have described the situation correctly.