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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 V1.64.1"><link rel="home" href="index.html" title="The Official Samba-3 HOWTO and Reference Guide"><link rel="up" href="type.html" title="Part II. Server Configuration Basics"><link rel="previous" href="StandAloneServer.html" title="Chapter 7. Stand-alone 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" lang="en"><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><tt class="email">&lt;<a href="mailto:jht@samba.org">jht@samba.org</a>&gt;</tt></p></div></div></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#id2524618">Features and Benefits</a></span></dt><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2524643">Technical Details</a></span></dt><dd><dl><dt><span class="sect2"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2524673">TCP/IP Configuration</a></span></dt><dt><span class="sect2"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2525995">Joining a Domain: Windows 2000/XP Professional</a></span></dt><dt><span class="sect2"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2526443">Domain Logon Configuration: Windows 9x/Me</a></span></dt></dl></dd><dt><span class="sect1"><a href="ClientConfig.html#id2526775">Common Errors</a></span></dt></dl></div><div class="sect1" lang="en"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="id2524618"></a>Features and Benefits</h2></div></div><div></div></div><p>
Occasionally network administrators will report difficulty getting Microsoft Windows clients to interoperate
correctly with Samba servers. It would appear that some folks just can not accept the fact that the right way
to configure MS Windows network client is precisely as one would do when using Microsoft Windows NT4 or 200x
servers. Yet there is repetitious need to provide detailed Windows client configuration instructions.
</p><p>
The purpose of this chapter is to graphically illustrate MS Windows client configuration for the most common
critical aspects of such configuration. An experienced network administrator will not be interested in the
details of this chapter.
</p></div><div class="sect1" lang="en"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="id2524643"></a>Technical Details</h2></div></div><div></div></div><p>
This chapter discusses TCP/IP protocol configuration as well as network membership for the platforms
that are in common use today. These are:
</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul type="disc"><li><p>
	Microsoft Windows XP Professional.
	</p></li><li><p>
	Windows 2000 Professional.
	</p></li><li><p>
	Windows Millennium edition (Me).
	</p></li></ul></div><div class="sect2" lang="en"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="id2524673"></a>TCP/IP Configuration</h3></div></div><div></div></div><p>
	The builder of a house must ensure that all construction takes place on a firm foundation.
	The same is true of TCP/IP-based networking. Fundamental network configuration problems
	will plague all network users until they are resolved. 
	</p><p>
	Microsoft Windows workstations and servers can be configured either with fixed
	IP addresses or via DHCP. The examples that follow demonstrate the use of DHCP
	and make only passing reference to those situations where fixed IP configuration
	settings can be effected.
	</p><p>
	It is possible to use shortcuts or abbreviated keystrokes to arrive at a
	particular configuration screen. The decision was made to base all examples in this
	chapter on use of the <span class="guibutton">Start</span> button.
	</p><div class="sect3" lang="en"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a name="id2524706"></a>MS Windows XP Professional</h4></div></div><div></div></div><p>
		There are two paths to the Windows XP TCP/IP configuration panel. Choose the access method that you prefer:
		</p><p>
		Click <span class="guimenu">Start -&gt; Control Panel -&gt; Network Connections</span>
		</p><p>
		<span class="emphasis"><em>Alternately,</em></span> click <span class="guimenu">Start -&gt;</span>, and right click <span class="guimenu">My Network Places</span>
		then select <span class="guimenuitem">Properties</span>
		</p><p>
		The following procedure steps through the Windows XP Professional TCP/IP configuration process:
		</p><div class="procedure"><ol type="1"><li><p>
			On some installations the interface will be called <span class="guimenu">Local Area Connection</span> and
			on others it will be called <span class="guimenu">Network Bridge</span>. On our system it is called <span class="guimenu">Network Bridge</span>.
			Right click on <span class="guimenu">Network Bridge -&gt; Properties</span>. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WXPP002" title="Figure 8.1. Network Bridge Configuration.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="WXPP002"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.1. Network Bridge Configuration.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WXPP002.png" alt="Network Bridge Configuration."></div></div><p>
			</p></li><li><p>
			The Network Bridge Configuration, or Local Area Connection, panel is used to set TCP/IP protocol settings.
			In <span class="guimenuitem">This connection uses the following items:</span> box,
			click on <span class="guimenu">Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)</span>, then click the on <span class="guibutton">Properties</span>.
			</p><p>
			The default setting is DHCP enabled operation.
			(i.e., &#8220;<span class="quote"><span class="emphasis"><em>Obtain an IP address automatically</em></span></span>&#8221;). See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WXPP003" title="Figure 8.2. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="WXPP003"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.2. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WXPP003.png" alt="Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties."></div></div><p>
			</p><p>
			Many network administrators will want to use DHCP to configure all client TCP/IP
			protocol stack settings. (For information on how to configure the ISC DHCP server
			for Microsoft Windows client support see, <a href="DNSDHCP.html#DHCP" title="DHCP Server">???</a>.
			</p><p>
			If it is necessary to provide a fixed IP address, click on &#8220;<span class="quote"><span class="emphasis"><em>Use the following IP address</em></span></span>&#8221; and proceed to enter the
			IP Address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway address in the boxes provided.
			</p></li><li><p>
			Click the <span class="guibutton">Advanced</span> button to proceed with TCP/IP configuration.
			This opens a panel in which it is possible to create additional IP Addresses for this interface.
			The technical name for the additional addresses is <span class="emphasis"><em>IP Aliases</em></span>, and additionally this
			panel permits the setting of more default gateways (routers). In most cases where DHCP is used, it will not be
			necessary to create additional settings. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WXPP005" title="Figure 8.3. Advanced Network Settings">???</a> to see the appearance of this panel.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="WXPP005"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.3. Advanced Network Settings</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WXPP005.png" alt="Advanced Network Settings"></div></div><p>
			</p><p>
			Fixed settings may be required for DNS and WINS if these settings are not provided automatically via DHCP.
			</p></li><li><p>
			Click the <span class="guimenu">DNS</span> tab to add DNS server settings. 
			The example system uses manually configured DNS settings. When finished making changes, click the <span class="guibutton">OK</span> to commit
			the settings. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WXPP014" title="Figure 8.4. DNS Configuration.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="WXPP014"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.4. DNS Configuration.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WXPP014.png" alt="DNS Configuration."></div></div><p>
			</p></li><li><p>
			Click the <span class="guibutton">WINS</span> tab to add manual WINS server entries. 
			This step demonstrates an example system that uses manually configured WINS settings. 
			When finished making, changes click the <span class="guibutton">OK</span> to commit
                        the settings. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WXPP009" title="Figure 8.5. WINS Configuration">???</a>.
						</p><div class="figure"><a name="WXPP009"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.5. WINS Configuration</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WXPP009.png" alt="WINS Configuration"></div></div><p>
			</p></li></ol></div></div><div class="sect3" lang="en"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a name="id2525174"></a>MS Windows 2000</h4></div></div><div></div></div><p>
		There are two paths to the Windows 2000 Professional TCP/IP configuration panel. Choose the access method that you prefer:
		</p><p>
		Click <span class="guimenu">Start -&gt; Control Panel -&gt; Network and Dial-up Connections</span>
		</p><p>
		<span class="emphasis"><em>Alternately,</em></span> click on <span class="guimenu">Start</span>, then right click <span class="guimenu">My Network Places</span> and
		select <span class="guimenuitem">Properties</span>.
		</p><p>
		The following procedure steps through the Windows XP Professional TCP/IP configuration process:
		</p><div class="procedure"><ol type="1"><li><p>
			Right click on <span class="guimenu">Local Area Connection</span>, now click the
			<span class="guimenuitem">Properties</span>. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#w2kp001" title="Figure 8.6. Local Area Connection Properties.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="w2kp001"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.6. Local Area Connection Properties.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/w2kp001.png" alt="Local Area Connection Properties."></div></div><p>
			</p></li><li><p>
			The Local Area Connection Properties is used to set TCP/IP protocol settings. Click on <span class="guimenu">Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)</span> in the
			<span class="guimenuitem">Components checked are used by this connection:</span> box, then click the <span class="guibutton">Properties</span> button.
			</p></li><li><p>
			The default setting is DHCP enabled operation.
			(i.e., &#8220;<span class="quote"><span class="emphasis"><em>Obtain an IP address automatically</em></span></span>&#8221;). See <a href="ClientConfig.html#w2kp002" title="Figure 8.7. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="w2kp002"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.7. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/w2kp002.png" alt="Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties."></div></div><p>
			</p><p>
			Many network administrators will want to use DHCP to configure all client TCP/IP
			protocol stack settings. (For information on how to configure the ISC DHCP server
			for Microsoft Windows client support, see <a href="DNSDHCP.html#DHCP" title="DHCP Server">???</a>.
			</p><p>
			If it is necessary to provide a fixed IP address, click on &#8220;<span class="quote"><span class="emphasis"><em>Use the following IP address</em></span></span>&#8221; and proceed to enter the
			IP Address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway address in the boxes provided.
			For this example we are assuming that all network clients will be configured using DHCP.
			</p></li><li><p>
			Click the <span class="guimenu">Advanced</span> button to proceed with TCP/IP configuration.
			Refer to <a href="ClientConfig.html#w2kp003" title="Figure 8.8. Advanced Network Settings.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="w2kp003"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.8. Advanced Network Settings.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/w2kp003.png" alt="Advanced Network Settings."></div></div><p>
			</p><p>
			Fixed settings may be required for DNS and WINS if these settings are not provided automatically via DHCP.
			</p></li><li><p>
			Click the <span class="guimenu">DNS</span> tab to add DNS server settings. 
			The example system uses manually configured DNS settings. When finished making changes,
			click on <span class="guibutton">OK</span> to commit the settings. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#w2kp004" title="Figure 8.9. DNS Configuration.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="w2kp004"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.9. DNS Configuration.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/w2kp004.png" alt="DNS Configuration."></div></div><p>
			</p></li><li><p>
			Click the <span class="guibutton">WINS</span> tab to add manual WINS server entries. 
			This step demonstrates an example system that uses manually configured WINS settings. 
			When finished making changes, click on <span class="guibutton">OK</span> to commit the settings.
			See <a href="ClientConfig.html#w2kp005" title="Figure 8.10. WINS Configuration.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="w2kp005"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.10. WINS Configuration.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/w2kp005.png" alt="WINS Configuration."></div></div><p>
			</p></li></ol></div></div><div class="sect3" lang="en"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h4 class="title"><a name="id2525619"></a>MS Windows Me</h4></div></div><div></div></div><p>
		There are two paths to the Windows Millennium edition (Me) TCP/IP configuration panel. Choose the access method that you prefer:
		</p><p>
		Click <span class="guimenu">Start -&gt; Control Panel -&gt; Network Connections</span>
		</p><p>
		<span class="emphasis"><em>Alternately,</em></span> click on <span class="guimenu">Start -&gt;</span>, and right click on <span class="guimenu">My Network Places</span>
		then select <span class="guimenuitem">Properties</span>.
		</p><p>
		The following procedure steps through the Windows Me TCP/IP configuration process:
		</p><div class="procedure"><ol type="1"><li><p>
			In the box labeled <span class="guimenuitem">The following network components are installed:</span>,
			click on <span class="guimenu">Internet Protocol TCP/IP</span>, now click on the <span class="guibutton">Properties</span> button. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WME001" title="Figure 8.11. The Windows Me Network Configuration Panel.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME001"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.11. The Windows Me Network Configuration Panel.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME001.png" alt="The Windows Me Network Configuration Panel."></div></div><p>
			</p></li><li><p>
			Many network administrators will want to use DHCP to configure all client TCP/IP
			protocol stack settings. (For information on how to configure the ISC DHCP server
			for Microsoft Windows client support see, <a href="DNSDHCP.html#DHCP" title="DHCP Server">???</a>.
			The default setting on Microsoft Windows Me workstations is for DHCP enabled operation,
			i.e., <span class="guimenu">Obtain IP address automatically</span> is enabled. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WME002" title="Figure 8.12. IP Address.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME002"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.12. IP Address.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME002.png" alt="IP Address."></div></div><p>
			</p><p>
			If it is necessary to provide a fixed IP address, click on <span class="guimenuitem">Specify an IP address</span> and proceed to enter the
			IP Address and the subnet mask in the boxes provided. For this example we are assuming that all network clients will be configured using DHCP.
			</p></li><li><p>
			Fixed settings may be required for DNS and WINS if these settings are not provided automatically via DHCP.
			</p></li><li><p>
			If necessary, click the <span class="guimenu">DNS Configuration</span> tab to add DNS server settings. 
			Click the <span class="guibutton">WINS Configuration</span> tab to add WINS server settings. 
			The <span class="guimenu">Gateway</span> tab allows additional gateways (router addresses) to be added to the network
			interface settings. In most cases where DHCP is used, it will not be necessary to
			create these manual settings.
			</p></li><li><p>
			The following example uses manually configured WINS settings. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WME005" title="Figure 8.13. DNS Configuration.">???</a>.
			When finished making changes, click on <span class="guibutton">OK</span> to commit the settings.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME005"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.13. DNS Configuration.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME005.png" alt="DNS Configuration."></div></div><p>
			</p><p>
			This is an example of a system that uses manually configured WINS settings. One situation where
			this might apply is on a network that has a single DHCP server that provides settings for multiple
			Windows workgroups or domains. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WME003" title="Figure 8.14. WINS Configuration.">???</a>.
			</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME003"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.14. WINS Configuration.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME003.png" alt="WINS Configuration."></div></div><p>
			</p></li></ol></div></div></div><div class="sect2" lang="en"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="id2525995"></a>Joining a Domain: Windows 2000/XP Professional</h3></div></div><div></div></div><p>
	Microsoft Windows NT/200x/XP Professional platforms can participate in Domain Security.
	This section steps through the process for making a Windows 200x/XP Professional machine a
	member of a Domain Security environment. It should be noted that this process is identical
	when joining a domain that is controlled by Windows NT4/200x as well as a Samba PDC.
	</p><div class="procedure"><ol type="1"><li><p>
		Click <span class="guimenu">Start</span>.
		</p></li><li><p>
		Right click <span class="guimenu">My Computer</span>, then select <span class="guimenuitem">Properties</span>.
		</p></li><li><p>
		The opening panel is the same one that can be reached by clicking <span class="guimenu">System</span> on the Control Panel.
		See <a href="ClientConfig.html#wxpp001" title="Figure 8.15. The General Panel.">???</a>.
		</p><div class="figure"><a name="wxpp001"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.15. The General Panel.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/wxpp001.png" alt="The General Panel."></div></div><p>
		</p></li><li><p>
		Click the <span class="guimenu">Computer Name</span> tab.
		This panel shows the <span class="guimenuitem">Computer Description</span>, the <span class="guimenuitem">Full computer name</span>,
		and the <span class="guimenuitem">Workgroup</span> or <span class="guimenuitem">Domain name</span>.
		</p><p>
		Clicking the <span class="guimenu">Network ID</span> button will launch the configuration wizard. Do not use this with
		Samba-3. If you wish to change the computer name, join or leave the domain, click the <span class="guimenu">Change</span> button.
		See <a href="ClientConfig.html#wxpp004" title="Figure 8.16. The Computer Name Panel.">???</a>.
		</p><div class="figure"><a name="wxpp004"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.16. The Computer Name Panel.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/wxpp004.png" alt="The Computer Name Panel."></div></div><p>
                </p></li><li><p>
		Click on <span class="guimenu">Change</span>. This panel shows that our example machine (TEMPTATION) is in a workgroup called WORKGROUP.
		We will join the domain called MIDEARTH. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#wxpp006" title="Figure 8.17. The Computer Name Changes Panel.">???</a>.
		</p><div class="figure"><a name="wxpp006"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.17. The Computer Name Changes Panel.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/wxpp006.png" alt="The Computer Name Changes Panel."></div></div><p>
                </p></li><li><p>
		Enter the name <span class="guimenu">MIDEARTH</span> in the field below the Domain radio button.
		</p><p>
		This panel shows that our example machine (TEMPTATION) is set to join the domain called MIDEARTH. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#wxpp007" title="Figure 8.18. The Computer Name Changes Panel  Domain MIDEARTH.">???</a>.
		</p><div class="figure"><a name="wxpp007"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.18. The Computer Name Changes Panel  Domain MIDEARTH.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/wxpp007.png" alt="The Computer Name Changes Panel Domain MIDEARTH."></div></div><p>
                </p></li><li><p>
		Now click the <span class="guimenu">OK</span> button. A dialog box should appear to allow you to provide the credentials (username and password)
		of a Domain administrative account that has the rights to add machines to the Domain.
		</p><p>
		Enter the name &#8220;<span class="quote"><span class="emphasis"><em>root</em></span></span>&#8221; and the root password from your Samba-3 server. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#wxpp008" title="Figure 8.19. Computer Name Changes  User name and Password Panel.">???</a>.
		</p><div class="figure"><a name="wxpp008"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.19. Computer Name Changes  User name and Password Panel.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/wxpp008.png" alt="Computer Name Changes User name and Password Panel."></div></div><p>
                </p></li><li><p>
		Click on <span class="guimenu">OK</span>.
                </p><p>
		The &#8220;<span class="quote"><span class="emphasis"><em>Welcome to the MIDEARTH domain.</em></span></span>&#8221; dialog box should appear. At this point the machine must be rebooted.
		Joining the domain is now complete.
                </p></li></ol></div></div><div class="sect2" lang="en"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h3 class="title"><a name="id2526443"></a>Domain Logon Configuration: Windows 9x/Me</h3></div></div><div></div></div><p>
	We follow the convention used by most in saying that Windows 9x/Me machines can participate in Domain logons. The truth is
	that these platforms can use only the LanManager network logon protocols.
	</p><div class="note" style="margin-left: 0.5in; margin-right: 0.5in;"><h3 class="title">Note</h3><p>
	Windows XP Home edition cannot participate in Domain or LanManager network logons.
	</p></div><div class="procedure"><ol type="1"><li><p>
		Right click on the <span class="guimenu">Network Neighborhood</span> icon.
		</p></li><li><p>
		The Network Configuration Panel allows all common network settings to be changed.
                See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WME009" title="Figure 8.20. The Network Panel.">???</a>.
		</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME009"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.20. The Network Panel.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME009.png" alt="The Network Panel."></div></div><p>
                </p><p>
		Make sure that the <span class="guimenu">Client for Microsoft Networks</span> driver is installed as shown.
		Click on the <span class="guimenu">Client for Microsoft Networks</span> entry in <span class="guimenu">The following network
		components are installed:</span> box. Then click the <span class="guibutton">Properties</span> button.
		</p></li><li><p>
		The Client for Microsoft Networks Properties panel is the correct location to configure network logon
		settings. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WME010" title="Figure 8.21. Client for Microsoft Networks Properties Panel.">???</a>.
		</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME010"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.21. Client for Microsoft Networks Properties Panel.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME010.png" alt="Client for Microsoft Networks Properties Panel."></div></div><p>
                </p><p>
		Enter the Windows NT domain name, check the <span class="guimenu">Log on to Windows NT domain</span> box,
		click <span class="guimenu">OK</span>.
		</p></li><li><p>
		Click on the <span class="guimenu">Identification</span> button. This is the location at which the workgroup
		(domain) name and the machine name (computer name) need to be set. See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WME013" title="Figure 8.22. Identification Panel.">???</a>.
		</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME013"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.22. Identification Panel.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME013.png" alt="Identification Panel."></div></div><p>
                </p></li><li><p>
		Now click the <span class="guimenu">Access Control</span> button. If you want to be able to assign share access
		permissions using domain user and group accounts, it is necessary to enable
		<span class="guimenu">User-level access control</span> as shown in this panel.  See <a href="ClientConfig.html#WME014" title="Figure 8.23. Identification Panel.">???</a>.
		</p><div class="figure"><a name="WME014"></a><p class="title"><b>Figure 8.23. Identification Panel.</b></p><div class="mediaobject"><img src="images/WME014.png" alt="Identification Panel."></div></div><p>
                </p></li></ol></div></div></div><div class="sect1" lang="en"><div class="titlepage"><div><div><h2 class="title" style="clear: both"><a name="id2526775"></a>Common Errors</h2></div></div><div></div></div><p>
The most common errors that can afflict Windows networking systems include:
</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul type="disc"><li><p>Incorrect IP address.</p></li><li><p>Incorrect or inconsistent netmasks.</p></li><li><p>Incorrect router address.</p></li><li><p>Incorrect DNS server address.</p></li><li><p>Incorrect WINS server address.</p></li><li><p>Use of a Network Scope setting  watch out for this one!</p></li></ul></div><p>
The most common reasons for which a Windows NT/200x/XP Professional client cannot join the Samba controlled domain are:
</p><div class="itemizedlist"><ul type="disc"><li><p><tt class="filename">smb.conf</tt> does not have correct <a class="indexterm" name="id2526837"></a>add machine script settings.</p></li><li><p>&#8220;<span class="quote"><span class="emphasis"><em>root</em></span></span>&#8221; account is not in password backend database.</p></li><li><p>Attempt to use a user account instead of the &#8220;<span class="quote"><span class="emphasis"><em>root</em></span></span>&#8221; account to join a machine to the domain.</p></li><li><p>Open connections from the workstation to the server.</p></li><li><p>Firewall or filter configurations in place on either the client or on the Samba server.</p></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="navfooter"><hr><table width="100%" summary="Navigation footer"><tr><td width="40%" align="left"><a accesskey="p" href="StandAloneServer.html">Prev</a> </td><td width="20%" align="center"><a accesskey="u" href="type.html">Up</a></td><td width="40%" align="right"> <a accesskey="n" href="optional.html">Next</a></td></tr><tr><td width="40%" align="left" valign="top">Chapter 7. Stand-alone Servers </td><td width="20%" align="center"><a accesskey="h" href="index.html">Home</a></td><td width="40%" align="right" valign="top"> Part III. Advanced Configuration</td></tr></table></div></body></html>