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Win2k Server ICS - Mac iexplore "specified server could not be found"
Hi,
I've recently upgraded to windows 2000 server from Windows 98. I'm trying to share an Internet connection on a windows 2000 server machine to 4 ibooks (this worked fine before in windows 98.) when i try and connect to a webpage on any of the macs i get the message "the specified server could not be found."
I've messed about with various TCP/IP settings on the macs but ive settled on these (below)after reading another post on this forum.
Ethernet/Using Bootp Server(Advanced Settings.)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.0.1
Name Server Addr.: 192.168.0.1
The win 2000 machine is giving my ibook an I.P. (192.168.0.XXX) but i still can't load web pages. I'm thinking its a problem with the server machine though I have no way of testing with a windows client.
the Win2k Server is connected over ADSL with the internet connection's "enable ICS" tickbox on.. the Server's LAN connection properties are currently as follows..
Componenets:
Client For Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
NetBEUI Protocol
AppleTalk Protocol(Unticked)
Network Monitor Driver(Unticked)
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties:
IP Address:192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0
Gateway:BLANK
Preffered DNS Server:192.168.0.1
Alternate: Blank
I have no idea about how to set the advanced settings.. but when i close the advanced box i get the message "this connection has an empty primary WINS address."
maybe this should be on the winNT net board but i reckon more people here may have experienced the problem..
any help would be greatly appreciated as ive been at this thing for a couple of days:)
I've recently upgraded to windows 2000 server from Windows 98. I'm trying to share an Internet connection on a windows 2000 server machine to 4 ibooks (this worked fine before in windows 98.) when i try and connect to a webpage on any of the macs i get the message "the specified server could not be found."
I've messed about with various TCP/IP settings on the macs but ive settled on these (below)after reading another post on this forum.
Ethernet/Using Bootp Server(Advanced Settings.)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Router: 192.168.0.1
Name Server Addr.: 192.168.0.1
The win 2000 machine is giving my ibook an I.P. (192.168.0.XXX) but i still can't load web pages. I'm thinking its a problem with the server machine though I have no way of testing with a windows client.
the Win2k Server is connected over ADSL with the internet connection's "enable ICS" tickbox on.. the Server's LAN connection properties are currently as follows..
Componenets:
Client For Microsoft Networks
File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks
NetBEUI Protocol
AppleTalk Protocol(Unticked)
Network Monitor Driver(Unticked)
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties:
IP Address:192.168.0.1
Subnet Mask:255.255.255.0
Gateway:BLANK
Preffered DNS Server:192.168.0.1
Alternate: Blank
I have no idea about how to set the advanced settings.. but when i close the advanced box i get the message "this connection has an empty primary WINS address."
maybe this should be on the winNT net board but i reckon more people here may have experienced the problem..
any help would be greatly appreciated as ive been at this thing for a couple of days:)
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Yes, you would just enter a DNS server per line.
Are you running Mac OS 9 or X on your iBooks?
Are you running Mac OS 9 or X on your iBooks?
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yup its OS 9..
I was just thinking, one setup that I used to have was that I would initially set my computer up to DHCP to get an IP adress. Then I would change the setting to manual. Maybe that'll work.
Have you had a look at this page? http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/en/professional/help/HowTo_share_conn.htm?id=516
Have you had a look at this page? http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/en/professional/help/HowTo_share_conn.htm?id=516
If money is not a big issue, I'd invest in DAVE software. It makes the configuration much easier. Here is the link:
http://www.thursby.com/products/dave.html
We've been using it for about 2 years and have had good results and increased speed.
http://www.thursby.com/products/dave.html
We've been using it for about 2 years and have had good results and increased speed.
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i really can't understand this!!
when i flick to dhcp for a few secons i'm assigned an IP of "169.254.50.xxx" wich is completly wrong!!.
(my server's LAN address is "192.168.0.1"!!) it corrects itself back to "192.168.0.XXX" after a few seconds //
Bootp gives the correct address straight off..