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<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1"><title>Chapter�8.�MS Windows Network Configuration Guide</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="../samba.css" type="text/css"><meta name="generator" content="DocBook XSL Stylesheets V1.75.2"><link rel="home" href="index.html" title="The Official Samba 3.4.x HOWTO and Reference Guide"><link rel="up" href="type.html" title="Part�II.�Server Configuration Basics"><link rel="prev" href="StandAloneServer.html" title="Chapter�7.�Standalone Servers"><link rel="next" href="optional.html" title="Part�III.�Advanced Configuration"></head><body bgcolor="white" text="black" link="#0000FF" vlink="#840084" alink="#0000FF"><div class="navheader"><table width="100%" summary="Navigation header"><tr><th colspan="3" align="center">Chapter�8.�MS Windows Network Configuration Guide</th></tr><tr><td width="20%" align="left"><a accesskey="p" href="StandAloneServer.html">Prev</a>�</td><th width="60%" align="center">Part�II.�Server Configuration Basics</th><td width="20%" align="right">�<a accesskey="n" href="optional.html">Next</a></td></tr></table><hr></div><div class="chapter" title="Chapter�8.�MS Windows Network Configuration Guide"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title"><a name="ClientConfig"></a>Chapter�8.�MS Windows Network Configuration Guide</h2></div><div><div class="author"><h3 class="author"><span class="firstname">John</span> <span class="othername">H.</span> <span class="surname">Terpstra</span></h3><div class="affiliation"><span class="orgname">Samba Team<br></span><div class="address"><p><code class="email"><<a class="email" href="mailto:jht@samba.org">jht@samba.org</a>></code></p></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="toc"><p><b>Table of Contents</b></p><dl><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2581580">Features and Benefits</a></span></dt><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2581640">Technical Details</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="sect2"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2581683">TCP/IP Configuration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="sect2"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2583455">Joining a Domain: Windows 2000/XP Professional</a></span></dt><dt><span class="sect2"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2583981">Domain Logon Configuration: Windows 9x/Me</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2584425">Common Errors</a></span></dt></dl></div><div class="sect1" title="Features and Benefits"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="id2581580"></a>Features and Benefits</h2></div></div></div><p>
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Occasionally network administrators report difficulty getting Microsoft Windows clients to interoperate
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correctly with Samba servers. It seems that some folks just cannot accept the fact that the right way
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to configure an MS Windows network client is precisely as one would do when using MS Windows NT4 or 200x
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servers. Yet there is repetitious need to provide detailed Windows client configuration instructions.
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The purpose of this chapter is to graphically illustrate MS Windows client configuration for the most common
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critical aspects of such configuration. An experienced network administrator will not be interested in the
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This chapter discusses TCP/IP protocol configuration as well as network membership for the platforms
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that are in common use today. These are:
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Microsoft Windows XP Professional
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The builder of a house must ensure that all construction takes place on a firm foundation.
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The same is true for the builder of a TCP/IP-based networking system. Fundamental network configuration problems
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will plague all network users until they are resolved.
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MS Windows workstations and servers can be configured either with fixed
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IP addresses or via DHCP. The examples that follow demonstrate the use of DHCP
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and make only passing reference to those situations where fixed IP configuration
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settings can be effected.
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It is possible to use shortcuts or abbreviated keystrokes to arrive at a
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particular configuration screen. The decision was made to base all examples in this
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chapter on use of the <span class="guibutton">Start</span> button.
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There are two paths to the Windows XP TCP/IP configuration panel. Choose the access method that you prefer:
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Click <span class="guimenu">Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections</span>.
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The following procedure steps through the Windows XP Professional TCP/IP configuration process:
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On some installations the interface will be called <span class="guimenu">Local Area Connection</span> and
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on others it will be called <span class="guimenu">Network Bridge</span>. On our system it is called <span class="guimenu">Network Bridge</span>.
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Right-click on <span class="guimenu">Network Bridge -> Properties</span>. See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#WXPP002" title="Figure�8.1.�Network Bridge Configuration.">“Network Bridge Configuration.”</a>.
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</p><div class="figure"><a name="WXPP002"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure�8.1.�Network Bridge Configuration.</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WXPP002.png" alt="Network Bridge Configuration."></div></div></div><p><br class="figure-break">
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The Network Bridge Configuration, or Local Area Connection, panel is used to set TCP/IP protocol settings.
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In <span class="guimenuitem">This connection uses the following items:</span> box,
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click on <span class="guimenu">Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)</span>, then click on <span class="guibutton">Properties</span>.
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The default setting is DHCP-enabled operation
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</p><div class="figure"><a name="WXPP003"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure�8.2.�Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WXPP003.png" alt="Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties."></div></div></div><p><br class="figure-break">
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Many network administrators will want to use DHCP to configure all client TCP/IP
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protocol stack settings. (For information on how to configure the ISC DHCP server
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for Windows client support see <a class="link" href="DNSDHCP.html#DHCP" title="DHCP Server">the DNS and DHCP Configuration Guide</a>,
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<a class="link" href="DNSDHCP.html#DHCP" title="DHCP Server">DHCP Server</a>.
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IP Address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway address in the boxes provided.
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This opens a panel in which it is possible to create additional IP addresses for this interface.
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The technical name for the additional addresses is <span class="emphasis"><em>IP aliases</em></span>, and additionally this
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<span class="emphasis"><em>Alternatively,</em></span> click <span class="guimenu">Start</span>, then right-click <span class="guimenu">My Network Places</span>, and
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The following procedure steps through the Windows XP Professional TCP/IP configuration process:
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<span class="guimenuitem">Properties</span>. See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#w2kp001" title="Figure�8.6.�Local Area Connection Properties.">“Local Area Connection Properties.”</a>.
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The Local Area Connection Properties is used to set TCP/IP protocol settings. Click on
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<span class="guimenu">Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)</span> in the <span class="guimenuitem">Components checked are used by this
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connection:</span> box, then click the <span class="guibutton">Properties</span> button.
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The default setting is DHCP-enabled operation
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</p><div class="figure"><a name="w2kp002"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure�8.7.�Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/w2kp002.png" alt="Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties."></div></div></div><p><br class="figure-break">
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protocol stack settings. (For information on how to configure the ISC DHCP server
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for Windows client support, see, <a class="link" href="DNSDHCP.html#DHCP" title="DHCP Server">“DHCP Server”</a>.
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IP Address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway address in the boxes provided.
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Click the <span class="guimenu">Advanced</span> button to proceed with TCP/IP configuration.
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Refer to <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#w2kp003" title="Figure�8.8.�Advanced Network Settings.">“Advanced Network Settings.”</a>.
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</p><div class="figure"><a name="w2kp003"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure�8.8.�Advanced Network Settings.</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/w2kp003.png" alt="Advanced Network Settings."></div></div></div><p><br class="figure-break">
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click <span class="guibutton">OK</span> to commit the settings. See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#w2kp004" title="Figure�8.9.�DNS Configuration.">“DNS Configuration.”</a>.
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</p><div class="figure"><a name="w2kp004"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure�8.9.�DNS Configuration.</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/w2kp004.png" alt="DNS Configuration."></div></div></div><p><br class="figure-break">
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This step demonstrates an example system that uses manually configured WINS settings.
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When finished making changes, click <span class="guibutton">OK</span> to commit the settings.
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See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#w2kp005" title="Figure�8.10.�WINS Configuration.">“WINS Configuration.”</a>.
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</p><div class="figure"><a name="w2kp005"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure�8.10.�WINS Configuration.</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/w2kp005.png" alt="WINS Configuration."></div></div></div><p><br class="figure-break">
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There are two paths to the Windows Millennium edition (Me) TCP/IP configuration panel. Choose the access method that you prefer:
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protocol stack settings. (For information on how to configure the ISC DHCP server
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(i.e., <span class="guimenu">Obtain IP address automatically</span> is enabled). See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#WME002" title="Figure�8.12.�IP Address.">“IP Address.”</a>.
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</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME002"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure�8.12.�IP Address.</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME002.png" alt="IP Address."></div></div></div><p><br class="figure-break">
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interface settings. In most cases where DHCP is used, it will not be necessary to
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The following example uses manually configured WINS settings. See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#WME005" title="Figure�8.13.�DNS Configuration.">“DNS Configuration.”</a>.
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When finished making changes, click <span class="guibutton">OK</span> to commit the settings.
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</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME005"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure�8.13.�DNS Configuration.</b></p><div class="figure-contents"><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME005.png" alt="DNS Configuration."></div></div></div><p><br class="figure-break">
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This section steps through the process for making a Windows 200x/XP Professional machine a
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member of a domain security environment. It should be noted that this process is identical
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The opening panel is the same one that can be reached by clicking <span class="guimenu">System</span> on the Control Panel.
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Clicking the <span class="guimenu">Network ID</span> button will launch the configuration wizard. Do not use this with
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Samba-3. If you wish to change the computer name or join or leave the domain, click the <span class="guimenu">Change</span> button.
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Click on <span class="guimenu">Change</span>. This panel shows that our example machine (TEMPTATION) is in a workgroup called WORKGROUP.
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We will join the domain called MIDEARTH. See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#wxpp006" title="Figure�8.17.�The Computer Name Changes Panel.">“The Computer Name Changes Panel.”</a>.
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This panel shows that our example machine (TEMPTATION) is set to join the domain called MIDEARTH. See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#wxpp007" title="Figure�8.18.�The Computer Name Changes Panel Domain MIDEARTH.">“The Computer Name Changes Panel Domain MIDEARTH.”</a>.
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settings. See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#WME010" title="Figure�8.21.�Client for Microsoft Networks Properties Panel.">“Client for Microsoft Networks Properties Panel.”</a>.
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(domain) name and the machine name (computer name) need to be set. See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#WME013" title="Figure�8.22.�Identification Panel.">“Identification Panel.”</a>.
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<span class="guimenu">User-level access control</span> as shown in this panel. See <a class="link" href="ClientConfig.html#WME014" title="Figure�8.23.�Access Control Panel.">“Access Control Panel.”</a>.
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</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul class="itemizedlist" type="disc"><li class="listitem"><p>Incorrect IP address.</p></li><li class="listitem"><p>Incorrect or inconsistent netmasks.</p></li><li class="listitem"><p>Incorrect router address.</p></li><li class="listitem"><p>Incorrect DNS server address.</p></li><li class="listitem"><p>Incorrect WINS server address.</p></li><li class="listitem"><p>Use of a Network Scope setting watch out for this one!</p></li></ul></div><p>
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