Re: Can't Connect to Domain after adding Gateway to Internet Route
From: Carl (Carl_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 01/19/05
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Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 21:05:06 -0800
"Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
> Carl wrote:
> > Hi,
> >
> > We added a router (USR8200) for our DSL connection. We added the IP
> > addr of the router (Per US Robotics).
>
> Where?
It was added to the default gateway in our LAN connection.
>
> > We also added the IP addr of
> > the router to our alternate DNS settings.
>
> Ix-nay. that's your problem right there. All servers and workstations must
> specify *only* the internal AD-integrated DNS server's IP address in their
> network settings. The AD-integrated DNS server should be set up with
> forwarders to your ISP's DNS servers for external resolution and/or use root
> hints.
I will check this out!
>
> Previously we had only the
> > IP of our Win2000 server as the DNS setting. We are not using DHCP,
> > the USR router allows us to use a static IP and class-B subnet on the
> > lan side.
>
> Sure, nothing says you have to use DHCP. I just don't see any sense in using
> static addresses on workstations in the year 2005. Run DHCP off your domain
> controller, not your router. Your dynamic DNS updates will be a lot happier.
I inherited this setup and am still in the learning stages of dealing with
routers, DNS, and DHCP. I do appreciate any direction as to the best
solution. I would like to learn a bit more before I completly redesign the
way this is setup. I'm just concerned I'll end up with a big mess and
nothing working!
>
> > We also have 2-CISCO 2620 routers that connect us to a
> > remote site. Those routers are what we also need in our gateway
> > settings.
>
> No, that won't give you two simultaneous connections to two different
> gateways. The routers themselves should handle the connection between the
> networks and this should be fairly seamless to your workstations & servers.
Not to sound too ignorant but is this something I'll telnet into each of the
CISCO 2600 routers to setup?
>
> I suggest you post an updated version of your message (after you fix your
> DNS & gateways) in a more general networking group such as
> m.p.win2000.networking.
I'll be more than happy to share the resolution to this voyage into the
causes of drinking!
My biggest question is still why this works fine on Windows2000 workstations
but not XP-Pro workstations.
>
>
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > "Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]" wrote:
> >
> >> Carl wrote:
> >>> Hello,
> >>>
> >>> I just added a second gateway on my network connection for an
> >>> Internet gateway on our Windows2000 server network. The PC's in
> >>> question run WindowsXP Pro. This affects all XP workstations no
> >>> matter which sp is loaded.
> >>>
> >>> The error "Windows Security Message" displayed "A domain controller
> >>> for your domain could not be contacted. You have been logged on
> >>> using cached account information. Changes made to your profile
> >>> since you last logged on may not be available.".
> >>>
> >>> The interesting thing is that none of the workstations running
> >>> Windows2000 sp3 have any problems at all. This leads me to think is
> >>> has something to do with WindowsXP Pro. If I remove the reference
> >>> to the second gateway, the error goes away.
> >>>
> >>> The only thought I have is that because of the additional gateway,
> >>> it is taking longer to connect to the domain and that it is timing
> >>> out giving the above error. If that is the case I don't have any
> >>> idea where to check/correct this.
> >>>
> >>> Anyone have any thoughts?
> >>>
> >>> Thanks you in advance!
> >>
> >> Why do you want another gateway?
> >> Did you change your DNS settings at all?
>
>
>
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