windows 2003 network card issue: disable/enable LAN connection

Hello, i'm having a strange problem with a server. From a cold boot
or restart, the "preparing network connections" dialog before you get
to the login screen takes about 10 minutes. Also the internet on the
server, and all of the other computers behind it will not work until i
disable, and then enable the local area connection, which is the WAN
connection. It also cuts out frequently, and disable/enable the
connection makes it work for a while again. I've already checked the
dns settings, the powersave settings on the cards etc. Any help would
be greatly appreciated. This server has had this problem almost since
day 1, and a windows reinstall did not remedy it.

some quick info

server 2003 standard ed. R2 w/SP2
DC, PDC is located at another branch. These two servers communicate
through a vpn connection.
server is also running DHCP, DNS, NAT, RRAS etc
2 nics on board, 1st one is WAN connection, 2nd is LAN connection

I can also supply more information if needed.

please help! thank you.

It is not recommended to setup DC in a multihomed computer. Otherwise, you may have connectivity issue. If you don't have other options, this how to may help,

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Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
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Hello, i'm having a strange problem with a server. From a cold boot
or restart, the "preparing network connections" dialog before you get
to the login screen takes about 10 minutes. Also the internet on the
server, and all of the other computers behind it will not work until i
disable, and then enable the local area connection, which is the WAN
connection. It also cuts out frequently, and disable/enable the
connection makes it work for a while again. I've already checked the
dns settings, the powersave settings on the cards etc. Any help would
be greatly appreciated. This server has had this problem almost since
day 1, and a windows reinstall did not remedy it.

some quick info

server 2003 standard ed. R2 w/SP2
DC, PDC is located at another branch. These two servers communicate
through a vpn connection.
server is also running DHCP, DNS, NAT, RRAS etc
2 nics on board, 1st one is WAN connection, 2nd is LAN connection

I can also supply more information if needed.

please help! thank you.