Re: Network (domain) connectivity issues

From: Chad A. Gross [SBS MVP] (chad.gross_at_laytonflower.nospam.com)
Date: 07/06/04 

Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 15:34:39 -0500

Hi rj -

One or two nics in your server? Is the server handling DHCP (or a router)?
Have you ran the CEICW? Run an ipconfig /all on one of the workstations -
it should be pointing to your SBS (and *only* your SBS) for DNS 

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rj wrote:
> Hello Everyone,
>
> SBS 2003, with WinXP Prof workstations:
>
> I'm having some intermitent issues with logging in (slow) and staying
> connected to networked printers.  Since the effects are spotty I can't
> give you specifics, but here are some circumstances that are always
> true.
> Logging in:  Sometimes logging in can take several minutes.  These
> Workstations are new PCs, when the log in isn't delayed it will
> usually take 5 to 10 seconds.  When the log in is delayed it always
> pauses at "Applying personal settings".  This happens for Users and
> Administrators.  We do not have roaming profiles set up.  These users
> have logged into the system previously.  What other information can I
> provide to help you understand this?
>
> The other problem, more pertinent deals with printing.  One printer is
> hooked directly to the network, another printer is shared from a
> direct connection to a WinXP Professional Box.  Both printers will
> throw a status of "Printer not found on server, unable to connect"
> occasionally to a user (or admin) while other users are still able to
> access the printer.  When the status message goes to "Printer not
> found..." the user cannot get properties of the machine, and can only
> reboot to print again (and then printing will work well again for
> awhile).
> I have a feeling that these problems are somehow related, but even if
> they aren't can anyone help out?  Or what can I research for help?
>
> Thank you.
>
> rj

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