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| Problems NetTool Detects | ||
• Problem: No WINS server found on network to | NetBIOS |
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resolve names. | • Problem: Incorrect Workgroup or Domain configured | ||
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Explanation: The PC is configured to use WINS | on PC. |
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(Windows Internet Name Service) and none can be | Explanation: There are specific names and privileges | ||
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needed for access to domains or workgroups. The |
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Remedy: Make sure the WINS server is up and | name is not correctly configured or privileges are not | ||
set up. |
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running. Access the PC’s network properties. |
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• Problem: PC WINS incorrect. | Remedy: Determine what domain names and |
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| privileges are required and correct the PC’s |
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Explanation: NetTool sees a WINS server on the | configuration. |
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network but it is not the one configured on the PC in | • Problem: Unable to find Primary Domain Controller | ||
question. | |||
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| (PDC) for network. | |
Remedy: View the details of the WINS server by | Explanation: These domain controllers act as | |
accessing the Key Devices list. Change the PC’s | ||
gatekeepers for domain access. If one of them is not | ||
configuration to match. | ||
found on the network, no access can be granted. | ||
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| Remedy: Various |
