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by python 1 view

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I`ve few NT clients that connect to my two servers that `ve different IP address range so everytime thay want to switch server they need to chang dynamic IP address manually,so i need to guide`em how to use ipconfig /release - renew to get ipaddress of sec server.any batch file or any otherway to do it automatic.

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by sixfourtykilo

Sometimes NICS simply hold on to a given IP no matter what. I guess it makes it easier for them to connect. But if you have users switching between two ranges of IPs or subnets or what have you, you may have to live with the agony. Why would you have users that move around like that? You should make sure that your servers are properly broadcasting IPs and that you aren't running out of IPs on your servers. If all else fails, you could always try to get your mobile users a better NIC.

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as they run few data source that recognize `em by old ip range and we don`t want to switch server for time bein

by 4u21der

Kind of a strange setup but, you might want to think about multi-homing the workstations and defining static IP that are outside of your DCHP scope. Then set persistent routes to each subnet. Make sure that each NIC is on the same broadcast domain, that way you reduce the amount of network traffic.

This way there are no issues with IP address not being released and you will not have to make any other "special" arrangements with these users.

This will also allow your DSN's to remain intact between sessions on different servers.

Hope this is helpful

Good Luck!

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