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So I have a network setup with a Windows Server 2003 machine running as the Domain Controller. All of the domain users are physically connected over Ethernet except for one which due to it's location requires being connected over our Wifi (which until now hasn't had any domain users). The PC is running Windows XP SP3 and was successfully able to join the domain, but it cannot see any other computers in the domain. Also, when looking in the Active Directory on the server, it also does not show the computer.

I tried unjoining and rejoining the domain but it didn't resolve the issue. I also tried connected the computer over a different AP but again it didn't resolve the issue. After researching online I was only able to come up with information regarding how routers will sometimes interfere with the server's DHCP settings which can cause this issue, but I don't believe this would be relevant as the devices are setup as access points and not routers.

Any ideas?

TheShaggyBeard
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Not an answer, but a troubleshooting idea. Run 'ipconfig /all' from commandline on this machine and a LAN connected machine and compare. Specifically compare DNS settings, and the IP addresses to make sure they are in the same range.

DCastenholz
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  • ...wow I feel dumb. You know I run ipconfig all the time but had a total brain fart about it in this scenario. Thanks for the reminder and yes the troubleshooting pointed me in the right direction. The ip address didn't fit with our DHCP settings for the domain. – TheShaggyBeard May 09 '12 at 19:58