Takes to long to log onto the network

Do you mean you are logging onto the server itself ot that the work stations take a long time when connecting to the server during the logging on process?
Please confirm that the work stations TCPIP settings have the DNS entries set to point to your server IP address.
Are you allowing dynamic dns registrations from the workstations?

PS, Is the server pointing to itself for DNS lookups?

No its logging onto the workstations, I have no dns setting in the workstations, only dhcp

My router is setup to give fixed IP addresses and these are entries in the dns server

Its a bit confusing as my router is acting as a DHCP server and a gateway for the internet

I am not an expert with servers etc what is dynamic dns registration?

Are you running a domain? If so, This is likely where your problem is stemming from. No issue with your router acting as a dhcp server or gateway but it needs to tell the workstations that they should look to the server for local dns rather than the router itself.

Yes I am running a domain

Ok thanks for that, is there any way i can put a setting into group policy for the domain so every workstation has the server IP address (for the dns) in when i join the workstations to the domain?

Okay i will try that tonight after work

cheers

You on UK time?

Yes working in IT 47 hours a week

Ok, I'm on UK time as well. Should be home about 7 if you need some help with it.

If you are using Roaming Profiles and a user has ALOT of STUFF in thier profile, that would be an issue as well.

DNS is a good start as mentioned by Kieth.


Regards,

John

Cheers, no have have took the roaming profile option off and the home drive mount , i am just logging on with a new profile. I have disjoined the domain and joined agaiin just to be sure the workstation has connected to the domain ok

Brilliant them settings work spot on, thanks for all the help

Your most welcome.
Regards
Keith