Windows 2000 Server & XP Domain

[GSFDigital]

I have a windows 2ooo server with Active Directory installed, DHCP, DNS all on same box connected through a router to my cable modem ISP.
My client PC can pping the server but not join the domain. It is set up for DHCP address and the config is as follows.
DHCP assigned IP 192.168.1.201
subnet 255.255.255.0
default gateway (router) 192.168.1.100
DHCP server 192.168.1.2
DNS server 192.168.1.2
Wins Server 192.168.1.2

I get the error when trying to join the domain that the network path was not found?

GSFDigital

 

[gtnetadmin]

Is your client computer XP home edition? If so, follow below link to microsofts website.

http://www.eu.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/overviews/xpindomain.asp

 

[GSFDigital]

No. Client is XP professional and other is windows 2000 advance server.

GSFDigital

 

[bcastner]

I wrote a FAQ about this issue on the Tek-Tips site:

http://www.tek-tips.com/faqs.cfm?spid=779&sfid=4017

Essentially you cannot point the DNS entry for the workstation at the router Gateway. See the FAQ for details.

Best.
Bill

 

[bcastner]

Although you could install NETBUI.

 

[GSFDigital]

I'll give your tech tip a try this evening, someone also suggested that demote the Active Directory and then re-promote it.

GSFDigital

 

[bcastner]

I can tell you from your Ipconfig settings above that you have misconfigured DNS in a Win2k Domain with XP as the client.

You could use NETBUI configured this way.

 

[GSFDigital]

After some reading, I have found a few references to setting the IP address of the dns server to the loopback 127.0.0.1?

GSFDigital

 

[bcastner]

Yes, on the server. This is after you install the DNS service and get it running on the server.

NETBUI will work in the alternative.