Problem accessing server share

Hi!
Network:
DC: 2 Win2000 sp4 in different locations w/ different DHCP scopes set up.
DC1: 192.168.1.xxx, DC2:192.168.2.xxx
2 Win2003 runnig the IP-telephony

I have a couple of users that takes their laptops out of office and connect
to the network by VPN.
Now they have problems accessing the server share of the DC in the domain.
The problem never occurs in the office, and they can access the other
servers. They have both XP and 200 clients, same prob.
The connect to the network at the 192.168.2.xxx site.

The thing is, in about 30 minutes or more, the server share suddenly shows
up!

Anyone have any suggestions?

Best Regards, Jonas Samuelsson

sounds like master browser isses and it may take 15 to 30 minutes. to confirm that, try to map the drives using ip instead of the hostname.

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"Jonas Samuelsson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...

Hi!
Network:
DC: 2 Win2000 sp4 in different locations w/ different DHCP scopes set up.
DC1: 192.168.1.xxx, DC2:192.168.2.xxx
2 Win2003 runnig the IP-telephony

I have a couple of users that takes their laptops out of office and connect
to the network by VPN.
Now they have problems accessing the server share of the DC in the domain.
The problem never occurs in the office, and they can access the other
servers. They have both XP and 200 clients, same prob.
The connect to the network at the 192.168.2.xxx site.

The thing is, in about 30 minutes or more, the server share suddenly shows
up!

Anyone have any suggestions?

Best Regards, Jonas Samuelsson

Thats probably it. I can access the shares by going for the ip address. Any
thoughts what the solution is?
Best Regards, Jonas


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sounds like master browser isses and it may take 15 to 30 minutes. to
confirm that, try to map the drives using ip instead of the hostname.

Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services.
Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.
"Jonas Samuelsson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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Hi!
Network:
DC: 2 Win2000 sp4 in different locations w/ different DHCP scopes set up.
DC1: 192.168.1.xxx, DC2:192.168.2.xxx
2 Win2003 runnig the IP-telephony

I have a couple of users that takes their laptops out of office and connect
to the network by VPN.
Now they have problems accessing the server share of the DC in the domain.
The problem never occurs in the office, and they can access the other
servers. They have both XP and 200 clients, same prob.
The connect to the network at the 192.168.2.xxx site.

The thing is, in about 30 minutes or more, the server share suddenly shows
up!

Anyone have any suggestions?

Best Regards, Jonas Samuelsson

do you have WINS server? or try this tips, How to force a pc to announce itself to a master browser
Don't send e-mail or reply to me except you need consulting services. Posting on MS newsgroup will benefit all readers and you may get more help.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
How to Setup Windows, Network, Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties.

"Jonas Samuelsson" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed)...

Hi!
Network:
DC: 2 Win2000 sp4 in different locations w/ different DHCP scopes set up.
DC1: 192.168.1.xxx, DC2:192.168.2.xxx
2 Win2003 runnig the IP-telephony

I have a couple of users that takes their laptops out of office and connect
to the network by VPN.
Now they have problems accessing the server share of the DC in the domain.
The problem never occurs in the office, and they can access the other
servers. They have both XP and 200 clients, same prob.
The connect to the network at the 192.168.2.xxx site.

The thing is, in about 30 minutes or more, the server share suddenly shows
up!

Anyone have any suggestions?

Best Regards, Jonas Samuelsson