User logon connection dropped overnight.

27 Jan 2006 6:27 PM

Johnny Rio

Is there a default setting with W2k3 that drops user connections overnight?
I have instructed my users to log off before going home instead of simply
locking their PCs b/c when they return in the morning, their user connection
is dropped. There have been a few exceptions but generally if they log
off/on everything is fine.

Or, can I force the PC to restore connections when they unlock their PCs?

Thanks,
Johnny

27 Jan 2006 11:58 PM

Ace Fekay [MVP]

In news:A619B4F7-BCD0-4273-A0E0-7AB9FC8D0F1C@microsoft.com,

Johnny Rio <Johnny***@discussions.microsoft.com> stated, which I commented
on below:

> Is there a default setting with W2k3 that drops user connections
> overnight? I have instructed my users to log off before going home
> instead of simply locking their PCs b/c when they return in the
> morning, their user connection is dropped. There have been a few
> exceptions but generally if they log off/on everything is fine.
>
> Or, can I force the PC to restore connections when they unlock their
> PCs?
>
> Thanks,
> Johnny

No, not by default, but can be configured in a GPO. They shouldn't be
dropped. Maybe there is an unreliable connection causing it? HOw are they
connected? Is this in the office or remotely, say thru a VPN?

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30 Jan 2006 6:57 PM

Johnny Rio

Is it possible that this is a symptom of not having a DC's IP address as my
preferred DNS server as in my other post? All connections are "in office".

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"Ace Fekay [MVP]" wrote:

> In news:A619B4F7-BCD0-4273-A0E0-7AB9FC8D0F1C@microsoft.com,
> Johnny Rio <Johnny***@discussions.microsoft.com> stated, which I commented
> on below:
> > Is there a default setting with W2k3 that drops user connections
> > overnight? I have instructed my users to log off before going home
> > instead of simply locking their PCs b/c when they return in the
> > morning, their user connection is dropped. There have been a few
> > exceptions but generally if they log off/on everything is fine.
> >
> > Or, can I force the PC to restore connections when they unlock their
> > PCs?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Johnny
>
> No, not by default, but can be configured in a GPO. They shouldn't be
> dropped. Maybe there is an unreliable connection causing it? HOw are they
> connected? Is this in the office or remotely, say thru a VPN?
>
> --
> Ace
>
> This posting is provided "AS-IS" with no warranties or guarantees and
> confers no rights.
>
> If you are having difficulty in reading or finding responses to your post,
> instead of the website you are using, if I may suggest to use OEx (Outlook
> Express or any other newsreader of your choosing), and configure a newsgroup
> account, pointing to news.microsoft.com. This is a direct link into the
> Microsoft Public Newsgroups, and it is FREE and DOES NOT require a Usenet
> account with your ISP. With OEx, you can easily find your post, track
> threads, cross-post, and sort by date, poster's name, watched threads or
> subject.
>
> Not sure how? It's easy:
> How to Configure OEx for Internet News
> http://support.microsoft.com/?id=171164
>
> Ace Fekay, MCSE 2003 & 2000, MCSA 2003 & 2000, MCSE+I, MCT, MVP
> Microsoft MVP - Windows Server Directory Services
> Microsoft Certified Trainer
> Assimilation Imminent. Resistance is Futile.
> Infinite Diversities in Infinite Combinations.
> =================================
>
>
>

31 Jan 2006 12:32 AM

Ace Fekay [MVP]

In news:6EDAB2A6-5B4E-4367-AF90-2F61EE18C19D@microsoft.com,

Johnny Rio <Johnny***@discussions.microsoft.com> stated, which I commented
on below:

> Is it possible that this is a symptom of not having a DC's IP address
> as my preferred DNS server as in my other post? All connections are
> "in office".

My profiessional opinion? Probably more than likely. Since I haven't seen an
ipconfig /all of your DC or of a client, it's guess work, but I'll put money
on it. Post them for me here if you can.

Also, who is your DHCP server? Your DC or your router?

Ace

31 Jan 2006 4:27 PM

Johnny Rio

My router is the DHCP server. Instead of obtaining both IPs and DNS
automatically, I left the IP on automatic but specified my DC as my primary
DNS server. Logons are fast and connections aren't dropped overnight. Funny
how things work when you set them up like they're supposed to be, huh? It
worked the other way but wasn't very efficient.

Too bad you didn't put money, big money, on it. Thanks again for your help!
Johnny

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"Ace Fekay [MVP]" wrote:

> In news:6EDAB2A6-5B4E-4367-AF90-2F61EE18C19D@microsoft.com,
> Johnny Rio <Johnny***@discussions.microsoft.com> stated, which I commented
> on below:
> > Is it possible that this is a symptom of not having a DC's IP address
> > as my preferred DNS server as in my other post? All connections are
> > "in office".
>
> My profiessional opinion? Probably more than likely. Since I haven't seen an
> ipconfig /all of your DC or of a client, it's guess work, but I'll put money
> on it. Post them for me here if you can.
>
> Also, who is your DHCP server? Your DC or your router?
>
> Ace
>
>
>

1 Feb 2006 6:35 AM

Ace Fekay [MVP]

In news:66A541B0-276B-4CD4-8794-CC95144924EF@microsoft.com,

Johnny Rio <Johnny***@discussions.microsoft.com> stated, which I commented
on below:

> My router is the DHCP server. Instead of obtaining both IPs and DNS
> automatically, I left the IP on automatic but specified my DC as my
> primary DNS server. Logons are fast and connections aren't dropped
> overnight. Funny how things work when you set them up like they're
> supposed to be, huh? It worked the other way but wasn't very
> efficient.
>
> Too bad you didn't put money, big money, on it. Thanks again for
> your help! Johnny

Hey, now if I can do that with the Superbowl, that will be better. Sorry, I
had to dig into a little football here...I'm thinking Pittsburgh may take it
with their fired up offense and defense with the way they romped Denver last
week, and Denver ain't no slackers. But then again, you never know, Seattle
can come out ahead with Shaun Alexander running right up the middle avoiding
Troy Polamalu and Larry Foote every other play and gain yardage and TDs.

Tough call, but I'm leaning towards Pittsburgh...

About your DHCP service on the router, if I may offer a little advise and a
suggestion with AD: Use the DC's DHCP server, and not the router, since it
offers many more Options, such as 015: domain specific suffix, and 044 &
046: WINS, and the BIGGEST advantage of all, it works seamlessly with
Dynamic DNS Updates. Routers can't touch that since it's based on the
Windows DNS and DHCP APIs working together.

Ace