Cannot see machines over VPN
When connected to the VPN we are unable to ping any machines on the domain, we are only able to ping machines that are on the same workgroup between the 2 locations. Both locations are on different subnets. Although when I ping a machine on the domain by its IP address it seems to work fine. But when I go to windows explorer and try \\computername\c$ I have no luck or even by doing this by ip. Also in the configuration of the VPN the Netbios is checked. Thanks
Joe
Joe
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I will have to take a look at this when I get home tonight. To explain this in further detail the NetBIOS is checked in site A and Site B. I have tried to join the domain from site B with no luck, it tells me it cannot find DC. I did some thinking and if I remember right I think the DNS in site A is pointing to the ISP on the router I should probley have that pointing back to the DC right???
Thanks,
Joe
Thanks,
Joe
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Hi
If this is SBS server
Try adding wins server address to your network card/VPN connection
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If this is SBS server
Try adding wins server address to your network card/VPN connection
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ASKER
Do you guys know why I would be able to ping the machines on the workgroup but not the domain???? I am going to have to try these suggestions on Sunday when I go there. Thanks.
Joe
Joe
I is possible that becasuse they are on the Domain that the XP firewall is enabled and not able to ping but the ones on the workgroup are disabled and pingable
ASKER
Ok guys, I am going to have to try these this coming Sunday. I did not get a chance to do this last Sunday sorry. I will keep you updated on this. Thank you for all of the suggestions.
Joe
Joe
ASKER
Thank You! This is now working
Try the FQDN of the machines on the other side of the VPN tunnel. If you are able to ping computername.company.com then everything is working as intended. WINS would need to be enabled to accomplish the "short" name resolution over the VPN. Also make sure that the TCP/IP adapter settings on these workstations has the NetBIOS over TCP/IP enabled on them.
Matt