Issue with gigabit network

I have an issue with my gigabit network. I have a 2003 server, and a Win MCE
2005 machine. I also have a WinXP laptop. All three are part of the same
domain. All are running the latest updates.

The MCE machine connects to shared drives on the server. This works fine,
except after several hours, the shares fail. I had the problem previously
with the same computers, except the MCE machine was running XPSP2, and I've
done a complete format and rebuild with a different OS since then.

I can type in //Server from the command prompt, and log into the server but
only with a different username, as I get told that the computer has already
tried my log in credentials and failed.

The symptoms of the failure are that the computer hangs, then comes back
with the message:
An error occurred while reconnecting M: \\Server\folder
Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use.
This connection has not been restored.

There is an event in the log:
Category: SPNEGO (Negotiator)
Event ID: 40960
The Security System detected an attempted downgrade attack for
server cifs/CERBERUS. The failure code from authentication
protocol Kerberos was "There are currently no logon servers
available to service the logon request.
(0xc000005e)".

Hardware in use:
Windows XP MCE (up to date with service packs etc..)
Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Driver 8.41.1.3 - 19/09/2005

Windows Server 2003
D-Link DGE-528T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
Driver: 5.606.811.2003 - 11/08/2003

Configuration:
Fixed IP on both computers (although I still get the problem with DHCP)
DNS running on server

Other information:
Both the laptop (XP-SP2) and the desktop (XP-MCE 2005) take ages to log in -
I enter my username and password, and the computer sits for several minutes.

> Fixed IP on both computers (although I still get the problem with DHCP)
> DNS running on server


Do your AD clients point to your AD DNS server only?


hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

"onetoomany" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>I have an issue with my gigabit network. I have a 2003 server, and a Win
>MCE 2005 machine. I also have a WinXP laptop. All three are part of the
>same domain. All are running the latest updates.
>
> The MCE machine connects to shared drives on the server. This works fine,
> except after several hours, the shares fail. I had the problem previously
> with the same computers, except the MCE machine was running XPSP2, and
> I've done a complete format and rebuild with a different OS since then.
>
> I can type in //Server from the command prompt, and log into the server
> but only with a different username, as I get told that the computer has
> already tried my log in credentials and failed.
>
> The symptoms of the failure are that the computer hangs, then comes back
> with the message:
> An error occurred while reconnecting M: \\Server\folder
> Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use.
> This connection has not been restored.
>
> There is an event in the log:
> Category: SPNEGO (Negotiator)
> Event ID: 40960
> The Security System detected an attempted downgrade attack for
> server cifs/CERBERUS. The failure code from authentication
> protocol Kerberos was "There are currently no logon servers
> available to service the logon request.
> (0xc000005e)".
>
> Hardware in use:
> Windows XP MCE (up to date with service packs etc..)
> Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
> Driver 8.41.1.3 - 19/09/2005
>
> Windows Server 2003
> D-Link DGE-528T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
> Driver: 5.606.811.2003 - 11/08/2003
>
> Configuration:
> Fixed IP on both computers (although I still get the problem with DHCP)
> DNS running on server
>
> Other information:
> Both the laptop (XP-SP2) and the desktop (XP-MCE 2005) take ages to log
> in - I enter my username and password, and the computer sits for several
> minutes.
>

I've tried pointing them in both of the following ways:
1. Single DNS entry to the AD server
2. Two DNS entries, one to the AD server, the other to the broadband modem.
This in turn points to the broadband supplier's DNS servers.

Currently, I'm configured to option 1 above, but I get the same issues in
option 2.



"Danny Sanders" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>> Fixed IP on both computers (although I still get the problem with DHCP)
>> DNS running on server
>
>
> Do your AD clients point to your AD DNS server only?
>
>
> hth
> DDS W 2k MVP MCSE
>
> "onetoomany" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>I have an issue with my gigabit network. I have a 2003 server, and a Win
>>MCE 2005 machine. I also have a WinXP laptop. All three are part of the
>>same domain. All are running the latest updates.
>>
>> The MCE machine connects to shared drives on the server. This works fine,
>> except after several hours, the shares fail. I had the problem previously
>> with the same computers, except the MCE machine was running XPSP2, and
>> I've done a complete format and rebuild with a different OS since then.
>>
>> I can type in //Server from the command prompt, and log into the server
>> but only with a different username, as I get told that the computer has
>> already tried my log in credentials and failed.
>>
>> The symptoms of the failure are that the computer hangs, then comes back
>> with the message:
>> An error occurred while reconnecting M: \\Server\folder
>> Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use.
>> This connection has not been restored.
>>
>> There is an event in the log:
>> Category: SPNEGO (Negotiator)
>> Event ID: 40960
>> The Security System detected an attempted downgrade attack for
>> server cifs/CERBERUS. The failure code from authentication
>> protocol Kerberos was "There are currently no logon servers
>> available to service the logon request.
>> (0xc000005e)".
>>
>> Hardware in use:
>> Windows XP MCE (up to date with service packs etc..)
>> Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
>> Driver 8.41.1.3 - 19/09/2005
>>
>> Windows Server 2003
>> D-Link DGE-528T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
>> Driver: 5.606.811.2003 - 11/08/2003
>>
>> Configuration:
>> Fixed IP on both computers (although I still get the problem with DHCP)
>> DNS running on server
>>
>> Other information:
>> Both the laptop (XP-SP2) and the desktop (XP-MCE 2005) take ages to log
>> in - I enter my username and password, and the computer sits for several
>> minutes.
>>
>
>

Make sure the SRV records are in the DNS zone on the DC.
See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/816587/en-us

*usually* "naming information can not be found" is because the computer
can't find the SRV records for the domain. This is usually because the
computer is pointed to a DNS server that does not hold the DNS zone for the
domain. Most inexperienced users will point to their ISP. Since you are
pointing to the correct DNS server, it can't find the SRV records. Check to
see if they are there.


hth
DDS W 2k MVP MCSE

"onetoomany" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> I've tried pointing them in both of the following ways:
> 1. Single DNS entry to the AD server
> 2. Two DNS entries, one to the AD server, the other to the broadband
> modem. This in turn points to the broadband supplier's DNS servers.
>
> Currently, I'm configured to option 1 above, but I get the same issues in
> option 2.
>
>
>
> "Danny Sanders" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
>>> Fixed IP on both computers (although I still get the problem with DHCP)
>>> DNS running on server
>>
>>
>> Do your AD clients point to your AD DNS server only?
>>
>>
>> hth
>> DDS W 2k MVP MCSE
>>
>> "onetoomany" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
>> news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
>>>I have an issue with my gigabit network. I have a 2003 server, and a Win
>>>MCE 2005 machine. I also have a WinXP laptop. All three are part of the
>>>same domain. All are running the latest updates.
>>>
>>> The MCE machine connects to shared drives on the server. This works
>>> fine, except after several hours, the shares fail. I had the problem
>>> previously with the same computers, except the MCE machine was running
>>> XPSP2, and I've done a complete format and rebuild with a different OS
>>> since then.
>>>
>>> I can type in //Server from the command prompt, and log into the server
>>> but only with a different username, as I get told that the computer has
>>> already tried my log in credentials and failed.
>>>
>>> The symptoms of the failure are that the computer hangs, then comes back
>>> with the message:
>>> An error occurred while reconnecting M: \\Server\folder
>>> Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use.
>>> This connection has not been restored.
>>>
>>> There is an event in the log:
>>> Category: SPNEGO (Negotiator)
>>> Event ID: 40960
>>> The Security System detected an attempted downgrade attack for
>>> server cifs/CERBERUS. The failure code from authentication
>>> protocol Kerberos was "There are currently no logon servers
>>> available to service the logon request.
>>> (0xc000005e)".
>>>
>>> Hardware in use:
>>> Windows XP MCE (up to date with service packs etc..)
>>> Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
>>> Driver 8.41.1.3 - 19/09/2005
>>>
>>> Windows Server 2003
>>> D-Link DGE-528T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
>>> Driver: 5.606.811.2003 - 11/08/2003
>>>
>>> Configuration:
>>> Fixed IP on both computers (although I still get the problem with DHCP)
>>> DNS running on server
>>>
>>> Other information:
>>> Both the laptop (XP-SP2) and the desktop (XP-MCE 2005) take ages to log
>>> in - I enter my username and password, and the computer sits for several
>>> minutes.
>>>
>>
>>
>
>

All your machines, including the server itself, need to point to your own
internal AD/DNS only and nothing else. No other DNS Server is to be
configure anywhere.

Then in the config of your AD/DNS service add the ISP's DNS into the
Forwarders List.

Do not use the broadband device as a DNS server. That is just an extra level
of complexity that serves no purpose than to provide another failure point
and giving things another excuse to not work.


--
Phillip Windell [MCP, MVP, CCNA]
www.wandtv.com


"onetoomany" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> I've tried pointing them in both of the following ways:
> 1. Single DNS entry to the AD server
> 2. Two DNS entries, one to the AD server, the other to the broadband
modem.
> This in turn points to the broadband supplier's DNS servers.
>
> Currently, I'm configured to option 1 above, but I get the same issues in
> option 2.
>
>
>
> "Danny Sanders" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> news:(E-Mail Removed)...
> >> Fixed IP on both computers (although I still get the problem with
DHCP)
> >> DNS running on server
> >
> >
> > Do your AD clients point to your AD DNS server only?
> >
> >
> > hth
> > DDS W 2k MVP MCSE
> >
> > "onetoomany" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
> > news:%(E-Mail Removed)...
> >>I have an issue with my gigabit network. I have a 2003 server, and a Win
> >>MCE 2005 machine. I also have a WinXP laptop. All three are part of the
> >>same domain. All are running the latest updates.
> >>
> >> The MCE machine connects to shared drives on the server. This works
fine,
> >> except after several hours, the shares fail. I had the problem
previously
> >> with the same computers, except the MCE machine was running XPSP2, and
> >> I've done a complete format and rebuild with a different OS since then.
> >>
> >> I can type in //Server from the command prompt, and log into the server
> >> but only with a different username, as I get told that the computer has
> >> already tried my log in credentials and failed.
> >>
> >> The symptoms of the failure are that the computer hangs, then comes
back
> >> with the message:
> >> An error occurred while reconnecting M: \\Server\folder
> >> Microsoft Windows Network: The local device name is already in use.
> >> This connection has not been restored.
> >>
> >> There is an event in the log:
> >> Category: SPNEGO (Negotiator)
> >> Event ID: 40960
> >> The Security System detected an attempted downgrade attack for
> >> server cifs/CERBERUS. The failure code from authentication
> >> protocol Kerberos was "There are currently no logon servers
> >> available to service the logon request.
> >> (0xc000005e)".
> >>
> >> Hardware in use:
> >> Windows XP MCE (up to date with service packs etc..)
> >> Marvell Yukon 88E8001/8003/8010 PCI Gigabit Ethernet Controller
> >> Driver 8.41.1.3 - 19/09/2005
> >>
> >> Windows Server 2003
> >> D-Link DGE-528T Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
> >> Driver: 5.606.811.2003 - 11/08/2003
> >>
> >> Configuration:
> >> Fixed IP on both computers (although I still get the problem with
DHCP)
> >> DNS running on server
> >>
> >> Other information:
> >> Both the laptop (XP-SP2) and the desktop (XP-MCE 2005) take ages to log
> >> in - I enter my username and password, and the computer sits for
several
> >> minutes.
> >>
> >
> >
>
>