RE: LAN computers can't see server

From: additude (additude_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 11/28/04 

Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 04:43:02 -0800

I found it. The problem was the dual NIC's I had installed. Both 3COM if that
makes any difference.

I disabled Remote & Router, uninstalled and removed the NIC I installed for
Remote & Router and it all works great.

One thing that I was troubleshooting with both NIC's installed was Duplicate
Names on the Network. Of course this was on account of the 2 NIC's, but
anyone have an idea of how to resolve the Duplicate Name thing with Dual
NIC's?

Thanks,

Wes

"Additude" wrote:

> I have a single Win2K server as a domain controller and recently have been
> doing some work on the LAN and do not know what I did, but none of the
> computers can see the server on the LAN under network places. I have Win2K
> PC's and XP pro PC's. I can map drives to the server, so I know they are
> talking. I just do not have an icon for the server in the PC's network Places.
>
> I recently added another NIC card to the server trying to set up Remote
> Services for VPN, which was a catastrophy...The DC lost contact with the LAN
> and went bananas.it was backup-restore time...but it's up with both NICS
> connected to the LAN.
>
> The server can see all the PC's on the LAN. Just the PC's on the LAN can't
> see the Server.
>
> Then I had a problem with an XP computer, had to reload it's OS, and have
> all PC's on the LAN as part of the domain, not a workgroup.
>
> Is there something simple I am missing? I have NetBEUI, TCPIP, File and
> printer sharing, etc. enabled. The PC's can see the PC's, just no one can see
> the server, but everyone can connect.
>
> Got any ideas where I should start looking?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Wes

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