Re: FN-FORUM: Wifi Network Question

date posted 4th May 2007 09:13

On 3 May 2007, at 7:30 pm, Lists (Kathy) wrote:

>
> 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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Kathy you should forward this to the Email Archive project at the
British Library [EMAIL REMOVED] I'd love to see the
expressions on the faces of the researchers pondering what it all means
in 100 years time. ;-)


Best regards,

Ray

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