Tech Newsgroups: Windows Server Networking

Does an IP from DHCP server/router always overwrite an already existing fixed local IP ?

Steven Prasil - 26 May 2006 3:09 PM - 9 messages

Assume I assign a fixed IP to my local computer. My local computer in turn is connected through in-house LAN to a router which acts as well as a DHCP server. Both (local computer and router) are within the same subnet: 192.168.1.50 and 192.168.1.1) ...

Mapped Drives - Hang Computer

Paul Rawlings - 26 May 2006 2:18 PM - 2 messages

When mapped drives are not available, the computer hangs for 5 minutes while attempting to find the drives. There seems to be a delay when logging off when mapped drives are not available. Is there a way to change the time-out period? ...

2 laptops same problem connecting to LAN - VERY strange

matt - 26 May 2006 1:44 AM - 5 messages

I purchased two new laptops (Dell) for Dr.'s office. The office is new. They have DSL through Bellsouth. I have DSL through Bellsouth at home. At home, both laptops connect immediately - no problem. At the Dr.'s office, neither will even though there are ...

AOL Messanger

RK - 25 May 2006 5:06 PM - 2 messages

I need to disable AIMS service in a network environment. Can someone show me how? ...

Port for sharing folders?

Ham Pastrami - 24 May 2006 9:52 PM - 5 messages

I have a small LAN setup at my house, which is connected to the internet behind a router. While on the LAN I can access other computers by simply doing Start-> Run and then typing in \\<local ip> ...

Weird LAN Problem

Dennis Jelavic - 24 May 2006 8:49 AM - 9 messages

Hope someone can help. 1. I have a small network with two computers - one running XP and the other running Win 2K. They are networked on a workgroup through a NetComm router which provides both machines access to the internet. ...

I need urgent Help

Milo - 24 May 2006 7:26 AM - 10 messages

Hi All, I have 7 computers ( all running win2k ) on LAN. With Win2K machine as the Server. One of the computers, say #X couldn't start properly. But we got it online after some time. But then #X was not ...

I need ur urgent help ,I need server machine series

dinidanielq8@gmail.com - 24 May 2006 4:46 AM - 3 messages

Hi Friends, i need your help.if anybody knows "server machines used in windows domain network". send me the details.I need a DC,ADC,File server,Print server. I know the theory concept.With in 3 days i have interview, ...

Access a networked computer at home from the office

iantanso - 24 May 2006 4:19 AM - 2 messages

Could anyone tell me how I can set up access to a networked home computer from my office? The computer is connected via a static ip address and an internal static address setup. Thanks! ...

Laptop cable connection

the staring frogs of Southern Iberia - 24 May 2006 12:57 AM - 3 messages

Have recently acquired a Dell inspiron 2500 from sister in law. She used it for work for her company. It has win 2000 professional service pack 4 for the OS. It's a PIII processor. HD is 20gig with about 16 gig free. RAM ...

Net Use Wildcard

Scott Nash - 23 May 2006 7:15 PM - 4 messages

Is there a wildcard you can use with net use to map to the next available drive letter? For example, NET USE *: \\SERVER\SHARE Thanks! ...

Incorrect author in document properties

rcir88 - 23 May 2006 5:18 PM - 2 messages

I have a network with a domain controller using Windows 2003 Server and client computers all using Windows XP. I have a number of users who have roaming profiles, with the profiles located on the server. On the client ...

Lose Wireless Connection

TJ - 23 May 2006 1:46 PM - 5 messages

Am running a Win2K SP4 Laptop with a Netgear WPNT511 Wireless Adapter connecting to a Netgear WPNT834 Router. When I connect the 2K machine via Ethernet, I never lose the Network connection to my Mapped Network Drives. When I go Wireless, in a short period of time I lose the connection to my ...

Multiple foreign domains within 'My network places'

test2005 - 23 May 2006 11:22 AM - 5 messages

We have a bit of a weird problem. We have a Windows 2000 based domain with W2k and XP clients. Over the last few days, I have noticed in 'my network places' that there are 6 other domains listed that are nothing ...

[X-Post] Determine Local Port Client Application is Listening On.

Ken Wilson - 23 May 2006 5:46 AM - 6 messages

I have created a socket in a client application and have called connect on the remote service. How do I determine the port the client is accepting responses on? Bind was not called on the socket at any ...

Problem accessing machine in another domain

srp336 - 22 May 2006 9:05 PM - 5 messages

I've got a problem browsing to machines in another domain. The company I work for has another location that we connect to over a pair of T1s. Until recently, there were no file sharing problems. Now, after a brief ...

How to configure a network without using DHCP server

pravonline - 22 May 2006 5:10 PM - 6 messages

Dear all, I would like to know how to configure a network without using DHCP server. Can I use Zeroconfig? If yes, will it support all the OS ( windows, Mac, Linux )? If yes, does windows have any built in function ...

Share Outlook folders

Roberto - 22 May 2006 11:21 AM - 3 messages

Hi all !! How I can share Outlook folders with two computers ? I need to share all folders, mails and contacts in these computers. Thanks in advance. Roberto ...

How to change the MTU size ?

Peter Eisenman - 22 May 2006 6:34 AM - 3 messages

How can I change the MTU size in WinXP resp. Win2000 ? Is an re-boot necessary after change ? Peter ...

Language in Business

lawlang - 21 May 2006 10:41 AM - 3 messages

Hello Members, Some time ago I started a blog where I write about Language issues in Business. This is not about web sites in different languages, but how language affects businesses. In other words, how does language affect the Bottom-Line. For example, I have a report on how a hospital in the ...