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A server and one computer not communicating
Good Afternoon experts,
I have an issue with one computer that is accessing resources from one server.
There is an application that is residing in this server that this computer needs to run. For some reason this computer is dropping the connection. This is not the only computer accessing this application. The other computers are running the application fine. When this happens, I can not ping the server from the computer or the computer from the server even when I can ping some other resources from the network either from the computer or the server. They are both in the same domain. I have already flush the dns from both, try to run a tracert ( without any result when the connection is lost between them).
They both have the same mask, and the network card are fine because even when they don't communicate with each other they are able to communicate with other computers.
Any idea will be greatly appreciated,
Thanks
I have an issue with one computer that is accessing resources from one server.
There is an application that is residing in this server that this computer needs to run. For some reason this computer is dropping the connection. This is not the only computer accessing this application. The other computers are running the application fine. When this happens, I can not ping the server from the computer or the computer from the server even when I can ping some other resources from the network either from the computer or the server. They are both in the same domain. I have already flush the dns from both, try to run a tracert ( without any result when the connection is lost between them).
They both have the same mask, and the network card are fine because even when they don't communicate with each other they are able to communicate with other computers.
Any idea will be greatly appreciated,
Thanks
mebaby333
Cabled or wireless? Static IP or DHCP?
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Cabled. Computer DHCP, Server Static.
Try setting the computers ip static...
I have had computers refuse to connect because of DNS issues and when I went in and set them static with a DNS entry as well... it stopped it from happening.
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Ok. I changed the IP to static and still the same issue
if it is a dns issue you would be able to ping the server by ip address but not by name from the computer. If you can't ping by name or ip it is not a DNS issue.
it might sound silly but change out the cable maybe try a different switch port for the pc.
You could check if there is anitvirus or firewall on either end that is causing an issue. Perhaps reinstall the application you are refering to.
Did you try removing the PC from the domain and readding it to Active directory? That might help too.
Look in the event logs on the pc to see if there is any useful info there. perhaps an error refering to the app or the net adapter.
it might sound silly but change out the cable maybe try a different switch port for the pc.
You could check if there is anitvirus or firewall on either end that is causing an issue. Perhaps reinstall the application you are refering to.
Did you try removing the PC from the domain and readding it to Active directory? That might help too.
Look in the event logs on the pc to see if there is any useful info there. perhaps an error refering to the app or the net adapter.
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When this is happening , I can't ping either by name or IP. I don't think is the cable or switch port because even when I can not ping the specific server, I'm able to ping other servers and pc's. I did remove the PC from the domain and added back again and nothing. Firewall is disabled. I already checked the log for the DNS, DHCP and server and does not show any usable information.
I will check log in the PC and I will disable the AV and see what happens. I will let you know.
I will check log in the PC and I will disable the AV and see what happens. I will let you know.
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IKtech,
Logs look ok in the computer, I disabled the AV and will give it half an hour. What is odd is that the computer connects for a while, and then it disconnects. Right now it is working but I'm not sure that it is because I disabled the AV or if it will continue with the pattern and it will disconnect in a little while. Regarding the re-installation of the application, I don't think that this is the problem because the application stops working due to the computer not being able to find the server (ping)
Logs look ok in the computer, I disabled the AV and will give it half an hour. What is odd is that the computer connects for a while, and then it disconnects. Right now it is working but I'm not sure that it is because I disabled the AV or if it will continue with the pattern and it will disconnect in a little while. Regarding the re-installation of the application, I don't think that this is the problem because the application stops working due to the computer not being able to find the server (ping)
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IKtech,
I know I have this last resource of reinstalling the OS, but I will like to explore for a solution a little bit longer. What is odd is that if I run a parallel ping -t command to two different servers, they both could be working at the beginning , but then server1 will fail and server2 will continue pinging. If I still leave them running server1 will comeback after lets say 10 minutes.
I know I have this last resource of reinstalling the OS, but I will like to explore for a solution a little bit longer. What is odd is that if I run a parallel ping -t command to two different servers, they both could be working at the beginning , but then server1 will fail and server2 will continue pinging. If I still leave them running server1 will comeback after lets say 10 minutes.
Hello,
Try to login with different user and if still issue is there, then if possible try to remove system from domain(change it to work group) then rename the system and rejoin the domain.
i have the similar issue and above resolved mine.
Note:before changing it to work group remember to enable local admin account and set its password.
Regards
Aditya.
Try to login with different user and if still issue is there, then if possible try to remove system from domain(change it to work group) then rename the system and rejoin the domain.
i have the similar issue and above resolved mine.
Note:before changing it to work group remember to enable local admin account and set its password.
Regards
Aditya.
what networking gear is in between these devices. Is it possible to look in the logs of the switch (if it is a managed one)? I have seen switches start to drop packets near the end of the life of the switch. Also feel the switch and see if it is hot. it is possible this switch is on its way out.
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IKTech, I decided to reinstall OS