Help...3rd computer can't login to Network....

[prontospyder]

I get this error message after typing in the password:

"No domain server was available to validate you password. You may not be able to gain network resources." I'm not able to access the network at all.

This computer is running Windows98 SE, has a NE2000 compatible network card, and it's IP address is 10.0.0.2.

Here's the info on the other 2 computers that can access the network:

1. Windows NT Server
Intel Network Card
IP: 10.0.0.1.

2. Windows 95
Linksys Network Card
IP: 10.0.0.5.

I already tried replacing network cards to no avail. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[obenton]

Might the computer need to belong to a workgroup rather than a domain?

 

[prontospyder]

I checked the Identification tab and it looks like this computer has the same workgroup name as the other two computers.

 

[davisdog]

I only have win2k machines in front of me, but in Win98 under the network control panel settings, if you select the configuration tab (instead of identification ) and select properties for "client for microsoft networks", isn't there a checkbox for logging on to a WinNT domain...if so, maybe that is checked and causing it to try and validate against an NT server (that doesn't exist)...
later,
steve


...ps...I hate the lakers!!!!!...but can't say I support our minor league Warriors up here in the bay area either

 

[ktwebb]

Since you did not specify if the NT box is domain controller, we have to make assumptions. Uncheck logon to domain from the MS client properties as stated above and try to ping the other boxes. Post with your results.

 

[prontospyder]

Thanks...I'll try your suggestions at work tomorrow.

But the other computer that connects fine has the "logging into WinNT domain" checked.

 

[ktwebb]

If the other machine is logging into the domain, just cancel and try to ping. Are you logging on to the problem machine with a user/password combo that is in the user manager database on the server?

 

[prontospyder]

I just disabled the "login to winNT domain" feature and rebooted. I also tried pinging the other 2 machines and all I got was timeout errors.

ktwebb:

Yes, this user name/pass is in the User Manager on the Server. The Win95 machine also logs in with the same user/pass as this 3rd machine. Can 2 computers with the same user/pass login to the server successfully?

 

[ktwebb]

"Can 2 computers with the same user/pass login to the server successfully"

That should not be a problem, but if you cant ping successfully, then the login is secondary. SOunds like you have configurations problems, or a bad NIC or patch cable, or perhaps a bad hub port, but that is the least likely issue. Try changing patch cables with a known good one, then try removing the NIC and putting a known good NIC in there. Well, before that I guess you should double check your network settings but it sounds like it could be a hardware issue.

Just reread your original post about changing NIC's. Try pinging the machine that is giving you the problem from that machine. In other words, ping yourself as well as pinging the loopback address, which is 127.0.0.1. Post with results

 

[prontospyder]

Well, this is the first time that this computer can ping the server.

Results:

To Server
Pinging 127.0.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 127.0.0.1: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128

Ping statistics for 127.0.0.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms

Pinging my computer:
Pinging 10.0.0.2 with 32 bytes of data:

Reply from 10.0.0.2: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 10.0.0.2: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 10.0.0.2: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128
Reply from 10.0.0.2: bytes=32 time<10ms TTL=128

Ping statistics for 10.0.0.2:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 0ms, Maximum = 0ms, Average = 0ms

Is this a good or bad sign? Thx.

 

[ktwebb]

If you have tried another patch (Cat5) cable, you may want to remove all network settings from the control panel applet. Rebooting and reinstalling everything, including the the TCP/IP stack. Also, you may want to try to use another protocol like NetBEUI. If those do not work, I am at a bit of a loss. Have you tried another port on your hub and a different patch cable?