Re: [NTLK] DHCP on Win NT4 server

From: Martin Joseph (martyNT_at_barknaturalpet.com)
Date: Fri Dec 13 2002 - 02:40:57 EST


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> Sadly, the same thing happens when I try a manual config with all the
> info
> including the DNS. "Cannot resolve [name of server]"
That's strange. Are you sure your using a valid IP address for DNS?
>
> Is there are possible reason why the Newton wouldn't be able to use
> the DNS
> in the NT server, when obviously the NT workstations are using it?
> Maybe
> tomorrow I'll try putting in a known DNS outside our network.
Yeah, because Microsoft doesn't do things in a standards based way.
Perhaps your NT server is using WINS (windows internet Name Service)
rather then the standard DNS.

Marty

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