RE: DHCP problems w/ laptop

From: Gary Fose [MSFT] (garyfose_at_online.microsoft.com)
Date: 02/16/04 

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 03:23:30 GMT

Hi Ken,

This error "The semaphore timeout period has expired" is normally caused by a hardware
issue. We see this with switches that machines are plugged into. Try recycling your switch that
the laptop and DHCP server plug into. Could also be a sign that the nic for the laptop is going
bad. But work on the switch first. Replace it or test a hub with the laptop and DHCP server first if
possible.

Thanks,
Gary
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'--'I am having problems with my laptop getting an IP address
'--'from the DHCP server.
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'--'Setup: DHCP and DNS services on Win2K server.
'--'Laptop running Win2k Pro.
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'--'IPConfig/renew returns: DHCP server unreachable.
'--'The event viewer error is ID#1001: Semaphore period
'--'timeout expired.
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'--'I have heard that there is a problem if the laptop goes to
'--'sleep, and the lease expires - which is what is typically
'--'happening in my situation. What should I do?
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