I have an NT 4.0 network that is divided into 2 subnets accross a pair of routers and T1 lines. I just installed a stand alone Win2K server that is not part of the domain, but uses the same DNS and WINS servers and has the workgroup name the same asthe domain name. I did NOT enable file and print sharing (although I probably should have). When I disconnect the new server, computers on either side can see all other computers/servers. When I connect the new Win2K server, then each group can onlysee computers on their side of the router. I have TCPIP enabled and Netbeui enabled, although I may be able to get rid of it.
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I realize that Win2K servers get top priority for browse masters. However, how do I stop that, and why does it cause the other pc's to no longer see anyone?
Change the Workgroup name to something else; don't make it the same name as your domain. If you want to connect to resources on the Win2K box (shared folders, etc) you can do that with it being in Workgroup X from your domain Y. Just when you map a drive or attempt a connection, specify a valid account that exist on the Win2K server.
The problem is that I want the Win2K server to show up in network neighborhood, which is why I set the workgroup name to the domain name. Isn't there any way of leaving the names the same but stop it from taking over browsing responsibility?
My Suggestion: _____________ 1) what I've learnt that try to stop Browsing Service & then Disable its startup option on w2k. This will work. :) You have to restart your network or wait some time.
Thanks. www.ntfaq.com had a lot on browsing and identified the registry entry to set to cause a particular system to take on a specific browsing role (including the NO browsing role). I will try that when I get to the site but that is the parameter I was looking for, and I do not have change the workgroup name or make it a member of the domain. Thanks.
Oh, ok. Then why not add the Win2K server as a member server in your NT domain, then disable the Computer Browser service on the Win2K box? You can have the Win2K box in an NT domain as a member server with no problems (my office domain is NT PDC & BDC with Win2K member servers). Try it.
Good thought, but it is a specialized server (used for imaging) and there are political issues with who controls this server (we do) versus who controls the domain (county MIS), so we do not want it to be a member of the domain, just to be able to browse it.
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