Refresh computer after VPN logon

When computers are on our work network, they'll "talk" to the Domain at least
every 30 days, or more often, and refresh at each logon or reboot.

However, we have many users who take work laptops home, or on travel, using
the Cisco VPN, and...they basically fall off of the Domain and don't refresh,
until the laptop is brought back to the work network. While it IS possible
to logon to the VPN prior to the Windows logon, thus connecting to the
Domain, first, for several reasons we don't use it that way.

Is there a batch or command I can run, after connecting via the VPN, that
will refresh the computer on the Domain through the VPN? I was thinking of
using a batch to run the VPN, then wait 2 minutes and run the command to
refresh.

Thanks!

I haven't test it, but I think that should work. if you add net use command to a batch file. Please post back with the result.

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"Bill Bradley" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:CB379956-898A-49D4-98CC-(E-Mail Removed)...
When computers are on our work network, they'll "talk" to the Domain at least
every 30 days, or more often, and refresh at each logon or reboot.

However, we have many users who take work laptops home, or on travel, using
the Cisco VPN, and...they basically fall off of the Domain and don't refresh,
until the laptop is brought back to the work network. While it IS possible
to logon to the VPN prior to the Windows logon, thus connecting to the
Domain, first, for several reasons we don't use it that way.

Is there a batch or command I can run, after connecting via the VPN, that
will refresh the computer on the Domain through the VPN? I was thinking of
using a batch to run the VPN, then wait 2 minutes and run the command to
refresh.

Thanks!

Ummm...what command would that be--that's my question? <G>

Thanks!

"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:

> I haven't test it, but I think that should work. if you add net use command to a batch file. Please post back with the result.
>
> Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
> How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
> "Bill Bradley" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:CB379956-898A-49D4-98CC-(E-Mail Removed)...
> When computers are on our work network, they'll "talk" to the Domain at least
> every 30 days, or more often, and refresh at each logon or reboot.
>
> However, we have many users who take work laptops home, or on travel, using
> the Cisco VPN, and...they basically fall off of the Domain and don't refresh,
> until the laptop is brought back to the work network. While it IS possible
> to logon to the VPN prior to the Windows logon, thus connecting to the
> Domain, first, for several reasons we don't use it that way.
>
> Is there a batch or command I can run, after connecting via the VPN, that
> will refresh the computer on the Domain through the VPN? I was thinking of
> using a batch to run the VPN, then wait 2 minutes and run the command to
> refresh.
>
> Thanks!