Re: FN-FORUM: Wifi Network Question

date posted 3rd May 2007 19:26

Time server is very important to AD. So check that you are allowing port
123 through the Draytek to a suitable time server and that all
workstations are synced - can't join domain if the time is too far out -
also check timezone.

You didn't say whether it was premium or standard, but either way
there's a firewall between the Draytek and the LAN. So you won't get
anything that attaches to the Draytek to be part of the LAN without
changing firewall rules. The Draytek won't be on the same subnet as the
LAN if you have two NICs. Much easier to buy an AP (they are not
expensive) and attach it to the switch for wireless clients. Or attach
clients to LAN by wire and join domain, then, in future attach to the
Draytek (if it's outside the firewall you can turn its DHCP back on)
wirelessly and make a VPN connection back to the LAN - easier to buy an
AP - and cheaper than the time it'll take to change things. The CEICE
usually configures your router for you if it is UPNP (and the Draytek is
AFAIK - although it is better to do it manually or at least to close
some extra ports) - guide is here http://support.microsoft.com/kb/825763

Post ipconfig /all from server and workstations.

Of course I might be barking up the wrong tree...

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>
> Thanks Kathy & all
>
> I've turned off the dhcp on the draytek, checked the logs and there is
> nothing in the DNS log. Only a couple of smaller unrelated issues in
the
> other logs (time server and a printer issue).
>
> AFAIK for the dhcp to work through draytek I should be able to ping
the
> draytek from the server (2 network cards in the server, one for the
> broadband, one for the network). Unfortunately I cannot ping the
draytek
> from the server or any client PC's.
>
> Both the server and the draytek are on the same subnet.
>
> Am I right in thinking that I have to be able to get the server to
ping the
> draytek before I can address any other issues ?
>
>
> TIA
>
> Darren
>
>
>
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>
> The Draytek should not be the DHCP server, you must use the SBS. The
> Draytek does not support the correct options for AD. I suspect that
DNS
> is wrong too, which would explain why you can't join the domain.. Why
> didn't you follow the SBS wizards and set it up in the recommended
way?
> Anything red in the event logs?
> .
>
> If it is SBS premium, you may need to tell ISA to allow the wireless
> clients on to the LAN - getting them to VPN back in would be the most
> secure way. I use an AP inside ISA for internal wireless clients.
>
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>
>
> >
> > Evening all....
> >
> > Wondering if anyone has encountered and solved this problem.
> >
> > I have a 2k3 SBS network with a draytek 2800vg. The draytek is the
> dhcp and
> > I have a wireless pc (and laptop).
> >
> > It is a domain controlled network. I am having difficulty getting
the
> > wireless pc to initially join the domain and then maintain the
> connection
> > (that is if I use a cable to join the network first). The wireless
> clients
> > can get onto the internet (so the router seems to be working fine).
> The ip
> > & dns settings on the wireless clients are all set to "obtain
> > automatically".
> >
> > Also, from time to time the wireless pc gets upset with the network
> and then
> > claims it can't find it etc, or get on the internet, or just get an
ip
> addy
> > from the router.
> >
> > Anyone got any ideas/advice/solutions?
> >
> >
> > TIA
> >
> > Darren
>
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