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Cannot connect to domain error: The format of specified network name is invalid
Why does my network adapter prevent me from seeing active directory accounts?MS DNS lookup issueAdvice on Active Directory design for multihomed serversUsing Windows Server 2008 R2 as a routerSetting up a simple domain for testing without disturbing my regular workgroup based LANWINS Server interfering with DNS?How do I access the internet without setting all clients to static IP's? Server 2012Why does my XP client try to join a domain with the pre-windows 2000 domain name?Advice on migration from SBS 2003 to Windows server 2012 R2 EssentialsDNS priority for computers/devices in different subnets, Server 2012 r2 domain
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I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain because of this error: The format of specified network name is invalid.
Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found. I can't also view the server resources via servername or ServerIP because it can not find the path. I can not add the computer account by servername/ConnectComputer because after entering the login and password I can wait forever.
Clients can browse the web without any problems with the DNS server address - sbs2003.
nslookup servername gets the correct server name and the correct IP address. Pings to the server works without a problem.
Gateway / router / firewall for the network is debian, also DHCP Server. The topology is as follows:
modem - debian - lan where there are clients and the server SBS2003
Client gets the following configuration from DHCP server:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix: domain_name
IP Address: 192.168.20.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.1 - network interface on Debian
DHCP Server: 192.168.20.1
DNS Servers: 192.168.20.2 - SBS2003 server address
Primary WINS Server: 192.168.20.2
For the SBS:
dhcp service uninstalled
One interface
Interface configuration:
IP Address: 192.168.20.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.1
DNS server: 192.168.20.2
WINS Server: 192.168.20.2
DNS configuration:
forward here where I have entered OpenDNS DNS addresses
is set to listen on all IP addresses
So once again the internet works without a problem, client gets addressing from a DHCP server, on the client does not work server shares or connecting to a domain. Somebody help me because I no longer have the strength to go further.
active-directory windows-sbs-2003
asked Jul 27 '12 at 11:25
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I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain because of this error: The format of specified network name is invalid.
Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found. I can't also view the server resources via servername or ServerIP because it can not find the path. I can not add the computer account by servername/ConnectComputer because after entering the login and password I can wait forever.
Clients can browse the web without any problems with the DNS server address - sbs2003.
nslookup servername gets the correct server name and the correct IP address. Pings to the server works without a problem.
Gateway / router / firewall for the network is debian, also DHCP Server. The topology is as follows:
modem - debian - lan where there are clients and the server SBS2003
Client gets the following configuration from DHCP server:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix: domain_name
IP Address: 192.168.20.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.1 - network interface on Debian
DHCP Server: 192.168.20.1
DNS Servers: 192.168.20.2 - SBS2003 server address
Primary WINS Server: 192.168.20.2
For the SBS:
dhcp service uninstalled
One interface
Interface configuration:
IP Address: 192.168.20.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.1
DNS server: 192.168.20.2
WINS Server: 192.168.20.2
DNS configuration:
forward here where I have entered OpenDNS DNS addresses
is set to listen on all IP addresses
So once again the internet works without a problem, client gets addressing from a DHCP server, on the client does not work server shares or connecting to a domain. Somebody help me because I no longer have the strength to go further.
active-directory windows-sbs-2003
asked Jul 27 '12 at 11:25
skurgskurg
112
You state: "I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain... Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found." If the client is not connected to the domain, the prompt for a login and password would be for local accounts, not domain accounts, so I'm not sure why you see this as proof the "server is found".
– HighTechGeek
Jun 20 '15 at 17:37
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I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain because of this error: The format of specified network name is invalid.
Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found. I can't also view the server resources via servername or ServerIP because it can not find the path. I can not add the computer account by servername/ConnectComputer because after entering the login and password I can wait forever.
Clients can browse the web without any problems with the DNS server address - sbs2003.
nslookup servername gets the correct server name and the correct IP address. Pings to the server works without a problem.
Gateway / router / firewall for the network is debian, also DHCP Server. The topology is as follows:
modem - debian - lan where there are clients and the server SBS2003
Client gets the following configuration from DHCP server:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix: domain_name
IP Address: 192.168.20.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.1 - network interface on Debian
DHCP Server: 192.168.20.1
DNS Servers: 192.168.20.2 - SBS2003 server address
Primary WINS Server: 192.168.20.2
For the SBS:
dhcp service uninstalled
One interface
Interface configuration:
IP Address: 192.168.20.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.1
DNS server: 192.168.20.2
WINS Server: 192.168.20.2
DNS configuration:
forward here where I have entered OpenDNS DNS addresses
is set to listen on all IP addresses
So once again the internet works without a problem, client gets addressing from a DHCP server, on the client does not work server shares or connecting to a domain. Somebody help me because I no longer have the strength to go further.
active-directory windows-sbs-2003
asked Jul 27 '12 at 11:25
skurgskurg
112
I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain because of this error: The format of specified network name is invalid.
Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found. I can't also view the server resources via servername or ServerIP because it can not find the path. I can not add the computer account by servername/ConnectComputer because after entering the login and password I can wait forever.
Clients can browse the web without any problems with the DNS server address - sbs2003.
nslookup servername gets the correct server name and the correct IP address. Pings to the server works without a problem.
Gateway / router / firewall for the network is debian, also DHCP Server. The topology is as follows:
modem - debian - lan where there are clients and the server SBS2003
Client gets the following configuration from DHCP server:
Connection-specific DNS Suffix: domain_name
IP Address: 192.168.20.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.1 - network interface on Debian
DHCP Server: 192.168.20.1
DNS Servers: 192.168.20.2 - SBS2003 server address
Primary WINS Server: 192.168.20.2
For the SBS:
dhcp service uninstalled
One interface
Interface configuration:
IP Address: 192.168.20.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 192.168.20.1
DNS server: 192.168.20.2
WINS Server: 192.168.20.2
DNS configuration:
forward here where I have entered OpenDNS DNS addresses
is set to listen on all IP addresses
So once again the internet works without a problem, client gets addressing from a DHCP server, on the client does not work server shares or connecting to a domain. Somebody help me because I no longer have the strength to go further.
active-directory windows-sbs-2003
active-directory windows-sbs-2003
asked Jul 27 '12 at 11:25
skurgskurg
112
asked Jul 27 '12 at 11:25
skurgskurg
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You state: "I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain... Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found." If the client is not connected to the domain, the prompt for a login and password would be for local accounts, not domain accounts, so I'm not sure why you see this as proof the "server is found".
– HighTechGeek
Jun 20 '15 at 17:37
add a comment |
You state: "I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain... Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found." If the client is not connected to the domain, the prompt for a login and password would be for local accounts, not domain accounts, so I'm not sure why you see this as proof the "server is found".
– HighTechGeek
Jun 20 '15 at 17:37
You state: "I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain... Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found." If the client is not connected to the domain, the prompt for a login and password would be for local accounts, not domain accounts, so I'm not sure why you see this as proof the "server is found".
– HighTechGeek
Jun 20 '15 at 17:37
You state: "I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain... Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found." If the client is not connected to the domain, the prompt for a login and password would be for local accounts, not domain accounts, so I'm not sure why you see this as proof the "server is found".
– HighTechGeek
Jun 20 '15 at 17:37
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Host names are not allowed underscores... Or is the underscore just for demonstration purposes? If not I am not entirely sure how you managed to set up your SBS domain with an underscore but be prepared to bin your SBS build and do it with a standard domain name. Also try choosing a meaningful domain name.
answered Jul 27 '12 at 11:39
Alex BerryAlex Berry
2,157923
This is just for demonstration purposes.
– skurg
Jul 27 '12 at 11:46
What is the domain name you're trying to enter? As it's the cause of the error you'll have to include it in your question to get an answer.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:48
and is the dns suffix domain_name or domain_name.tld? It should be the latter.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:52
add a comment |
Two solutions I found that you might try:
- It may likely be that SID of the computer is already on the domain.
- To solved this problem, first rename the computer that's giving the error message.
- Restart the Computer and than add it back on the domain
The other:
- When I put in the full dns name "headquarters.rsa.local" I got this message. Once I just put in "headquarters" as the domain, it worked fine and let me join the domain.
answered Jun 20 '15 at 17:44
HighTechGeekHighTechGeek
171412
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Host names are not allowed underscores... Or is the underscore just for demonstration purposes? If not I am not entirely sure how you managed to set up your SBS domain with an underscore but be prepared to bin your SBS build and do it with a standard domain name. Also try choosing a meaningful domain name.
answered Jul 27 '12 at 11:39
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This is just for demonstration purposes.
– skurg
Jul 27 '12 at 11:46
What is the domain name you're trying to enter? As it's the cause of the error you'll have to include it in your question to get an answer.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:48
and is the dns suffix domain_name or domain_name.tld? It should be the latter.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:52
add a comment |
Host names are not allowed underscores... Or is the underscore just for demonstration purposes? If not I am not entirely sure how you managed to set up your SBS domain with an underscore but be prepared to bin your SBS build and do it with a standard domain name. Also try choosing a meaningful domain name.
answered Jul 27 '12 at 11:39
Alex BerryAlex Berry
2,157923
This is just for demonstration purposes.
– skurg
Jul 27 '12 at 11:46
What is the domain name you're trying to enter? As it's the cause of the error you'll have to include it in your question to get an answer.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:48
and is the dns suffix domain_name or domain_name.tld? It should be the latter.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:52
add a comment |
Host names are not allowed underscores... Or is the underscore just for demonstration purposes? If not I am not entirely sure how you managed to set up your SBS domain with an underscore but be prepared to bin your SBS build and do it with a standard domain name. Also try choosing a meaningful domain name.
answered Jul 27 '12 at 11:39
Alex BerryAlex Berry
2,157923
Host names are not allowed underscores... Or is the underscore just for demonstration purposes? If not I am not entirely sure how you managed to set up your SBS domain with an underscore but be prepared to bin your SBS build and do it with a standard domain name. Also try choosing a meaningful domain name.
answered Jul 27 '12 at 11:39
Alex BerryAlex Berry
2,157923
answered Jul 27 '12 at 11:39
Alex BerryAlex Berry
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answered Jul 27 '12 at 11:39
Alex BerryAlex Berry
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answered Jul 27 '12 at 11:39
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This is just for demonstration purposes.
– skurg
Jul 27 '12 at 11:46
What is the domain name you're trying to enter? As it's the cause of the error you'll have to include it in your question to get an answer.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:48
and is the dns suffix domain_name or domain_name.tld? It should be the latter.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:52
add a comment |
This is just for demonstration purposes.
– skurg
Jul 27 '12 at 11:46
What is the domain name you're trying to enter? As it's the cause of the error you'll have to include it in your question to get an answer.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:48
and is the dns suffix domain_name or domain_name.tld? It should be the latter.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:52
This is just for demonstration purposes.
– skurg
Jul 27 '12 at 11:46
This is just for demonstration purposes.
– skurg
Jul 27 '12 at 11:46
What is the domain name you're trying to enter? As it's the cause of the error you'll have to include it in your question to get an answer.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:48
What is the domain name you're trying to enter? As it's the cause of the error you'll have to include it in your question to get an answer.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:48
and is the dns suffix domain_name or domain_name.tld? It should be the latter.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:52
and is the dns suffix domain_name or domain_name.tld? It should be the latter.
– Alex Berry
Jul 27 '12 at 11:52
add a comment |
Two solutions I found that you might try:
- It may likely be that SID of the computer is already on the domain.
- To solved this problem, first rename the computer that's giving the error message.
- Restart the Computer and than add it back on the domain
The other:
- When I put in the full dns name "headquarters.rsa.local" I got this message. Once I just put in "headquarters" as the domain, it worked fine and let me join the domain.
answered Jun 20 '15 at 17:44
HighTechGeekHighTechGeek
171412
add a comment |
Two solutions I found that you might try:
- It may likely be that SID of the computer is already on the domain.
- To solved this problem, first rename the computer that's giving the error message.
- Restart the Computer and than add it back on the domain
The other:
- When I put in the full dns name "headquarters.rsa.local" I got this message. Once I just put in "headquarters" as the domain, it worked fine and let me join the domain.
answered Jun 20 '15 at 17:44
HighTechGeekHighTechGeek
171412
add a comment |
Two solutions I found that you might try:
- It may likely be that SID of the computer is already on the domain.
- To solved this problem, first rename the computer that's giving the error message.
- Restart the Computer and than add it back on the domain
The other:
- When I put in the full dns name "headquarters.rsa.local" I got this message. Once I just put in "headquarters" as the domain, it worked fine and let me join the domain.
answered Jun 20 '15 at 17:44
HighTechGeekHighTechGeek
171412
Two solutions I found that you might try:
- It may likely be that SID of the computer is already on the domain.
- To solved this problem, first rename the computer that's giving the error message.
- Restart the Computer and than add it back on the domain
The other:
- When I put in the full dns name "headquarters.rsa.local" I got this message. Once I just put in "headquarters" as the domain, it worked fine and let me join the domain.
answered Jun 20 '15 at 17:44
HighTechGeekHighTechGeek
171412
answered Jun 20 '15 at 17:44
HighTechGeekHighTechGeek
171412
answered Jun 20 '15 at 17:44
HighTechGeekHighTechGeek
171412
answered Jun 20 '15 at 17:44
HighTechGeekHighTechGeek
171412
171412
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You state: "I cannot connect clients to sbs2003 domain... Before that there is a prompt for a login and password, so the server is found." If the client is not connected to the domain, the prompt for a login and password would be for local accounts, not domain accounts, so I'm not sure why you see this as proof the "server is found".
– HighTechGeek
Jun 20 '15 at 17:37