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Network problems - DNS fault? - help

I am currently experiencing very long delays when logging on the domain from a client WinXP pc. Specifically the "Applying your personal settings" dialogue seems to stay on the screen for about 3 minutes.
I am sure this is something to do with the domain as I can log on just fine using the local administrator account. I am also experiencing delays with using Microsoft Exchange. (specifically exchange server unavailable etc, etc)

Now let me show you my current network setup:

I have a broadband internet connection which goes straight into my Gateway/Router.
This gateway/router provides DHCP to all my clients providing IP and DNS information. Clients have to get their IP address from here.

There is a Windows 2000 Server on the network which also recieves its IP address from here. This is a Domain Controller which also has DNS installed.

I take it this means none of my clients can register themselves with dynamic DNS?


If anyone can tell me whats happening on my network I would be really gratefull - thanks
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OK i cannot disable DHCP on the router - this has to be enabled.

WIll this cause a problem?
Sorry, I wasn't really clear. Of course you shouldn't disable the router's DHCP *client*; you'll need this for your connection to your ISP ...
What I meant to say was to disable the router's DHCP *server* component (which should be possible) and install a DHCP server on your DC instead (unless you can specify that your router's DHCP server should hand out only your DC's IP address as DNS server, instead of its own address).