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Hi Kevin

Thanks again! I'll setup WINS on my server and see if this resolves some
issues. Another thing I found weird though...not sure if it's related to my
current issues but, if I don't include the DNS (my Server) entry in TCP/IP
properties of my client systems...they have no network access at all even
though I have it setup in DHCP. Is this normal or is my DHCP missing
something perhaps? Anyway...I want to say thanks again cuz you've been a
huge, huge help help!!!

Thanks

P'

 

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Is DHCP assigning only the internal DNS servers in option 006?
Do not confuse option 006 (DNS Servers) with option 005 (Nameservers) they
are not the same.


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Excellent point. I think I'll hold onto this post.

 

Hey Kevin

Actually...that may be my problem. I have the external DNS entries (of my
ISP) in option 5. Is that incorrect? And I have my internal Linux gateway
box listed in option 3. This is how it was setup in Winnt 4.0.

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Yes, it is incorrect, in an Active Directory domain environment, do not use
your ISP's DNS in any position, use only the DNS server for the AD domain,
even if you only have one.

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Ok..makes sense.

Then as long as I have my ISP's DNS names in my forwarder...it should be
fine?

Thnx again!

 

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Forwarders are optional, as long as the Root Hints are working.



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ok...sounds good.

So...if I setup wins, would this possibly help with the name resolution
problem I'm having on my home networks when connecting thru VPN? Also...in
dhcp, do I add my server IP to the DNS server option and just removemy other
reference in option 5?

Boy...sorry if I sound like a broken record here but I just want to be sure
I don't screw something up.

Thanks Tons!

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Yes add your server and remove the ISP's DNS from the option.
You can also assign the WINS server with option 044 and Node type with
option 046


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