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by ndpundit

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My network is a small one- about 30 or so users. I use static IP addresses. I've set up a RAS server service on my BDC (NT4 SP6). Clients can establish a connection as seen in Event Viewer and RAS Manager but are unable to browse the network or any computer. A Win 95 client gives a "No domain server was able to validate your password" error on connecting.

I don't run DHCP, WINS, or DNS. Where can the problem be?

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by joshg

In the LMHOSTS and HOSTS file on the client computers, enter the NetBIOS name and IP for the Domain controller and other machines they will need to speak to.

by gigelul

Hi
A couple of things to check:
On your RAS server in network properties\services\remote access setup\network\ ..(I suppose that you use TCP/IP - for begin use
-in enter a range of IP?s in the same class as your network
-enable
In User Manager for domain check if your clients, in options have enable .
Remote clients:
-must has computers configured to use the same domain name in network properties and enable to use DHCP (the clients will receive an IP address from RAS server ? from its range of IP)
-remote clients must use an username (for both login and connection-this accounts can be different but recommended the same) which exists in your domain.
If you use another standalone server for RAS services add remote clients in local users group.
To improve the security you can set the options for your clients.
Be sure that the remote clients have rights/permissions for network resources (shares, folders, etc).
Hope these help you.

by joseph moore

I have had to enable WINS on the RAS server to enable remote clients from authenticating successfully when they dial up and connect. WINS does not take a lot of processor power or drive space, so it is ok to add it.
And just make sure that the remote clients are configured to use the WINS server also on their dial up connection.

hope this helps

by ndpundit

I tried that as well, but no luck. As it is I've set up everything by the book- LMHOSTS, HOSTS, WINS, still doesn't work. Thanks a lot though.

by gigelul

Hi again,
Right now, I use a RAS connection from home and I use it to access my Internet server at Office. Now I work on a Win95 machine. If your server authenticates the clients, I think that the problem is on your client's side.
Let's talk aboutWin95 client - compare these settings with yours:
1. Network - TCP/IP->Dial-up Adapter \ properties
-IP Address – Obtain an IP address automatically
-Wins Configuration – enables and adds IP address of your Wins Server
-Gateway – add IP address of your RAS server
-DNS – disable
-Bindings – enable and
2. Network - Dial Up Adapter \ properties:
-Driver type – Enhance mode…
-Bindings – enables Dial-up Adapter>
-Advanced:
-Enables point to point IP – yes
-IP packet size – automatically
-Record a log file – yes
-Use IPX header compression – yes
3. Network - Because I don’t need always to use the RAS connection I set:
-Primary network Logon – Windows logon
-Client for Microsoft Network \ network logon options – quick logon
-Network properties \ Access control – Share-level access control
4. Network \ Identification \ Workgroup – enter your domain name
5. Dial Up Networking \ connection properties:
-Server Types:
-Type of dial up server –
-Advanced options – enables , ,
-Allowed network protocol – TCP/IP
-TCP/IP setting – enables , , , .
(continue)

by gigelul

6. Control Panel \ Internet options \ Connections – select your RAS connections \ Settings:
-Disable - automatically detect settings
-Disable – use automatic configuration script
-Disable – use proxy server
-Dial-Up settings – enter username, password and domain
-LAN settings - disable all
I’m sure that you know all about these things, but I recommend you to remove all network settings and reinstall systematically to avoid any mistakes.
For an easy dialogue, post comments and when you have found the answer rate it.

by ndpundit

Hi,

That's certainly a lot of information. Thanks for your time and patientce. I followed every step with due dilligence, even redoing everything from scratch. No luck though.

I'm still getting the "No domain server was able to validate your password" error- even after I installed WINS. Upon connecting, it verifies the username and password. It's when it gets to "logging on to network..." that the error occurs. I've disabled both the HOSTS and LMHOSTS files.

Perhaps my WINS setup is wrong?

by joshg

Try adding a static mapping in WINS for the PDC computer name and then one for the Domain Name. WINS will have to point the the 1ch or 1bh entry in WINS to get to a domain controller.

by ndpundit

That did it. I needed to set up a static entry in WINS for the RAS server itself (which is also my BDC). BDC, RAS, and WINS are on the same server. Thanks a lot.

Many thanks also to all those who contributed. Thank you all for your time and patience.

by rabbit_runner

Hi, Just to confirm. Answer #3 is correct. You will absolutely need to install WINS for your to solve your problem. When a client (at a remote location) boots their computer, they should attempt to 'log on to the domain'. This is very important.Even though they get the error that no domain is found. Then in the RAS configuration, you MUST set it so that the client pulls WINS information. IF you do not, then the client will not be able to browse the network. Also make certain that the client uses a 'domain' username and password. WINS is the key, without it, the client will not be able to browse the network to find computers, drives, printers, etc.

by gigelul

Try to use the same model of modem in both ends of line. Check supported type of modems.

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