Can not see server

[mrtechnology]

When I click on work group computers or my network places I see all of the computers on the network except the server. In order to map a shared driver i have to access it by using the ip address. The name of the server is "server" I can not get to the device by using \\server either. Can so one help me. The biggest concern is why I can not see it on the network.

We are running a domain

[Martyn]

Check the server subnet mask, I've seen some strange problems with an incorrect one set.

[mrtechnology]

Do you mean on the nic card or somewhere else on server management side. Currently right now the nic is pulling a dhcp address. Please don't no one laugh at me. Comcast came in with a edge marc device and screwed my entire operation up. So I have not set it back to static yet because currently I am inside of it remotely.

[AliceKlaar]

"Can not see server" as in your server is hidden from browser service?

B:\TopaZ\AliceK>net config server /?
The syntax of this command is:

NET CONFIG SERVER
[/AUTODISCONNECT:time]
[/SRVCOMMENT:"text"]
[/HIDDEN:{YES | NO}]

Then wait up to 36mins (48 in worst case) for the browserlist to refresh.

or via regedit

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServe r\Parameters
Add Value and type: Hidden with a capital H.
Data Type REG_DWORD
Data value 0 visible or 1 for hidden
reboot.


Edit: Aren't servers Up one level from the default Workgroup computers view? my 2€

[oldtech]

mrtechnology your question is lacking even the most basic of needed information for anyone to give you a meaningful answer. I'll help you out a bit here:

IS the problem with one PC or multiple?

OS of pc's and server?

Is there a switch or router involved?

You mentioned workgroup PC's are they not in a domain?

Server pingable?

Surely you get my drift yes?

Before posting up generic help questions formulate your question with some specifics and background information.

[YeOldeStonecat]

Originally Posted by oldtech

mrtechnology your question is lacking even the most basic of needed information for anyone to give you a meaningful answer. I'll help you out a bit here:

Exactly...we need more info.
What OS is the server..
Is the server a DC...running DNS.....thus is should be running DHCP
Why would the ISP edge device matter if a server is static or dynamic in IP. Well..if it's a true server...it should never...ever...ever...have a dynamic IP.
Netbios over TCP/IP enablec?

[citizensmith]

Dont want to sound like a grumpy old tech but what was the anwser to this problem?
was it dodgy subnetting, dns fault, strange network segmentation setup, hiden server mode whatever that is, operator error, non or all of above or even just plain ol'fault cleared during investigation?
is it just me or is this becoming more comon ?

[mrtechnology]

You are correct I should have posted more detail information concerning this issue. I will do better with formulating my questions.

[mrtechnology]

To answer some of the technical questions that was posed to me. It is windows 2003. Also the server was assigned a static IP from the router as well. This problem existed before the edgemac was installed. So I guess the mentioning of the edge marc was not necessary. The next time I am at the customers site I and going to try the suggestions Aliceklarr

[4ycr]

From reading your fist and last post you run a server in a domain but have the router do DHCP and probably DNS.

If this is the case I would advise you set the server up to do the DNS and DHCP for your network. I have seen your config in other offices and switching these to the server can solve a few problems.

Try this first and let me know how you get on.