I've got an issue that has got me absolutely stumped. I'm hoping that
someone can offer some advice.

Here's the network structure:
Cable Modem
Linksys wired Router (BEFS81)
Linksys wired 16 port switch
NetGear Wireless Access Point
Windows SBS Standard running on a Dell server with one NIC
3 Desktop Workstations running Windows XP SP2 (wired network connections)
1 Wireless Notebook PC running Windows XP SP2


The organization is housed in a three story building. The server and one PC
are on the lower level.
One PC is on the middle level. One PC and the wireless notebook (along with
the Access Point) are on the top level.

About 3 days ago both machines on the top level of the building (one desktop
& one notebook) stopped connecting with the network. For many months up
until then all was working fine.

I've tested the wiring (the PC and the Access Point are connected to
seperate data jacks on different sides of the room) and it is fine.

These two machines will not pick up a DHCP address from the server.
The other two machines in the building are working fine.
I've rebooted all the machine multiple times and the ones on the lower
levels work fine, the ones on the third floor will not get DHCP. I've set a
static IP address on the third floor desktop PC, and have turned on NetBIOS
over TCP/IP. With this configuration it is connected to the network and
functioning properly. As soon as I set it back to DHCP settings it fails to
acquire an address.
The other two machines are both picking up DHCP addresses successfully (even
if I release & renew)

I've already uninstalled and re-installed DHCP and DNS on the server. This
did not change anything.
I've even moved all data wiring to connections on the 16 port switch so that
the router is only providing internet access, the switch is providing all
network connectivity.

The Windows Firewall is the only firewall on the machines, and it appears to
be configured properly to allow File & Print sharing.

I'm at a loss. I've got the third floor desktop working with a Static IP,
but cannot use that solution for the wireless notebook because is it used at
public hotspots at times so it must be able to pick up a DHCP address.

Any thoughts, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
David

Re: DHCP Not working properly by Merv

Merv
Sat Mar 29 05:59:14 PDT 2008

Anything in the event logs on the server or on the workstation & laptop?

--
Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
============================

"David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
news:47edb5b0$0$5641$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> I've got an issue that has got me absolutely stumped. I'm hoping that
> someone can offer some advice.
>
> Here's the network structure:
> Cable Modem
> Linksys wired Router (BEFS81)
> Linksys wired 16 port switch
> NetGear Wireless Access Point
> Windows SBS Standard running on a Dell server with one NIC
> 3 Desktop Workstations running Windows XP SP2 (wired network connections)
> 1 Wireless Notebook PC running Windows XP SP2
>
>
> The organization is housed in a three story building. The server and one
> PC are on the lower level.
> One PC is on the middle level. One PC and the wireless notebook (along
> with the Access Point) are on the top level.
>
> About 3 days ago both machines on the top level of the building (one
> desktop & one notebook) stopped connecting with the network. For many
> months up until then all was working fine.
>
> I've tested the wiring (the PC and the Access Point are connected to
> seperate data jacks on different sides of the room) and it is fine.
>
> These two machines will not pick up a DHCP address from the server.
> The other two machines in the building are working fine.
> I've rebooted all the machine multiple times and the ones on the lower
> levels work fine, the ones on the third floor will not get DHCP. I've set
> a static IP address on the third floor desktop PC, and have turned on
> NetBIOS over TCP/IP. With this configuration it is connected to the
> network and functioning properly. As soon as I set it back to DHCP
> settings it fails to acquire an address.
> The other two machines are both picking up DHCP addresses successfully
> (even if I release & renew)
>
> I've already uninstalled and re-installed DHCP and DNS on the server.
> This did not change anything.
> I've even moved all data wiring to connections on the 16 port switch so
> that the router is only providing internet access, the switch is providing
> all network connectivity.
>
> The Windows Firewall is the only firewall on the machines, and it appears
> to be configured properly to allow File & Print sharing.
>
> I'm at a loss. I've got the third floor desktop working with a Static IP,
> but cannot use that solution for the wireless notebook because is it used
> at public hotspots at times so it must be able to pick up a DHCP address.
>
> Any thoughts, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> David
>
>



Re: DHCP Not working properly by David

David
Sat Mar 29 08:36:36 PDT 2008

Here are two Event Viewer entries from the server:

Event Type: Error

Event Source: DhcpServer

Event Category: None

Event ID: 1014

Date: 3/29/2008

Time: 11:18:10 AM

User: N/A

Computer: CENTRAL

Description:

The following problem occurred with the Jet database -1032: Jet database
read or write operations failed. If the computer or database has just been
upgraded, then this message can be safely ignored. If this message appears
frequently, either there is not enough disk space to complete the operation
or the database or backup database may be corrupt. To correct this
problem, either free additional space on your hard disk or restore the
database. After you restore the database, ensure that conflict detection is
enabled in DHCP server properties. For information about restoring the
database, see Help and Support Center. Additional Debug Information:
JetBackup.



For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

Data:

0000: f8 fb ff ff øûÿÿ



------------------------------



Event Type: Error

Event Source: DhcpServer

Event Category: None

Event ID: 1016

Date: 3/29/2008

Time: 11:18:10 AM

User: N/A

Computer: CENTRAL

Description:

The DHCP service encountered the following error when backing up the
database:

An error occurred while accessing the DHCP database. Look at the

DHCP server event log for more information on this error.





For more information, see Help and Support Center at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.

Data:

0000: 2d 4e 00 00

---------------------------


"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:OieGyyZkIHA.5660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
> Anything in the event logs on the server or on the workstation & laptop?
>
> --
> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
> ============================
>
> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
> news:47edb5b0$0$5641$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>> I've got an issue that has got me absolutely stumped. I'm hoping that
>> someone can offer some advice.
>>
>> Here's the network structure:
>> Cable Modem
>> Linksys wired Router (BEFS81)
>> Linksys wired 16 port switch
>> NetGear Wireless Access Point
>> Windows SBS Standard running on a Dell server with one NIC
>> 3 Desktop Workstations running Windows XP SP2 (wired network connections)
>> 1 Wireless Notebook PC running Windows XP SP2
>>
>>
>> The organization is housed in a three story building. The server and one
>> PC are on the lower level.
>> One PC is on the middle level. One PC and the wireless notebook (along
>> with the Access Point) are on the top level.
>>
>> About 3 days ago both machines on the top level of the building (one
>> desktop & one notebook) stopped connecting with the network. For many
>> months up until then all was working fine.
>>
>> I've tested the wiring (the PC and the Access Point are connected to
>> seperate data jacks on different sides of the room) and it is fine.
>>
>> These two machines will not pick up a DHCP address from the server.
>> The other two machines in the building are working fine.
>> I've rebooted all the machine multiple times and the ones on the lower
>> levels work fine, the ones on the third floor will not get DHCP. I've
>> set a static IP address on the third floor desktop PC, and have turned on
>> NetBIOS over TCP/IP. With this configuration it is connected to the
>> network and functioning properly. As soon as I set it back to DHCP
>> settings it fails to acquire an address.
>> The other two machines are both picking up DHCP addresses successfully
>> (even if I release & renew)
>>
>> I've already uninstalled and re-installed DHCP and DNS on the server.
>> This did not change anything.
>> I've even moved all data wiring to connections on the 16 port switch so
>> that the router is only providing internet access, the switch is
>> providing all network connectivity.
>>
>> The Windows Firewall is the only firewall on the machines, and it appears
>> to be configured properly to allow File & Print sharing.
>>
>> I'm at a loss. I've got the third floor desktop working with a Static
>> IP, but cannot use that solution for the wireless notebook because is it
>> used at public hotspots at times so it must be able to pick up a DHCP
>> address.
>>
>> Any thoughts, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>> Thanks,
>> David
>>
>>
>
>



Re: DHCP Not working properly by Jim

Jim
Sat Mar 29 11:52:07 PDT 2008

With just a few clients couldn't you just go to Add/Remove Windows
Components and uninstall the dhcp service. Go back and add it back. I
would think it would make up a new database although you may want to
make sure the old database is gone before you add back the service. On
a little SBS network there is not a whole lot in there. Maybe rip
through the Connect to the Internet wizard after you add it back. If
that does not populate the few setting in dhcp you can add those
settings back. You might want to look at your current dhcp options to
add them back later.

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/cnet/cncb_dhc_yaid.mspx?mfr=true

On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:36:36 -0400, "David G. Hoch"
<dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote:

>Here are two Event Viewer entries from the server:
>
>Event Type: Error
>
>Event Source: DhcpServer
>
>Event Category: None
>
>Event ID: 1014
>
>Date: 3/29/2008
>
>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>
>User: N/A
>
>Computer: CENTRAL
>
>Description:
>
> The following problem occurred with the Jet database -1032: Jet database
>read or write operations failed. If the computer or database has just been
>upgraded, then this message can be safely ignored. If this message appears
>frequently, either there is not enough disk space to complete the operation
>or the database or backup database may be corrupt. To correct this
>problem, either free additional space on your hard disk or restore the
>database. After you restore the database, ensure that conflict detection is
>enabled in DHCP server properties. For information about restoring the
>database, see Help and Support Center. Additional Debug Information:
>JetBackup.
>
>
>
>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
>Data:
>
>0000: f8 fb ff ff øûÿÿ
>
>
>
>------------------------------
>
>
>
>Event Type: Error
>
>Event Source: DhcpServer
>
>Event Category: None
>
>Event ID: 1016
>
>Date: 3/29/2008
>
>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>
>User: N/A
>
>Computer: CENTRAL
>
>Description:
>
>The DHCP service encountered the following error when backing up the
>database:
>
>An error occurred while accessing the DHCP database. Look at the
>
>DHCP server event log for more information on this error.
>
>
>
>
>
>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
>Data:
>
>0000: 2d 4e 00 00
>
>---------------------------
>
>
>"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
>news:OieGyyZkIHA.5660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Anything in the event logs on the server or on the workstation & laptop?
>>
>> --
>> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>> ============================
>>
>> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
>> news:47edb5b0$0$5641$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>> I've got an issue that has got me absolutely stumped. I'm hoping that
>>> someone can offer some advice.
>>>
>>> Here's the network structure:
>>> Cable Modem
>>> Linksys wired Router (BEFS81)
>>> Linksys wired 16 port switch
>>> NetGear Wireless Access Point
>>> Windows SBS Standard running on a Dell server with one NIC
>>> 3 Desktop Workstations running Windows XP SP2 (wired network connections)
>>> 1 Wireless Notebook PC running Windows XP SP2
>>>
>>>
>>> The organization is housed in a three story building. The server and one
>>> PC are on the lower level.
>>> One PC is on the middle level. One PC and the wireless notebook (along
>>> with the Access Point) are on the top level.
>>>
>>> About 3 days ago both machines on the top level of the building (one
>>> desktop & one notebook) stopped connecting with the network. For many
>>> months up until then all was working fine.
>>>
>>> I've tested the wiring (the PC and the Access Point are connected to
>>> seperate data jacks on different sides of the room) and it is fine.
>>>
>>> These two machines will not pick up a DHCP address from the server.
>>> The other two machines in the building are working fine.
>>> I've rebooted all the machine multiple times and the ones on the lower
>>> levels work fine, the ones on the third floor will not get DHCP. I've
>>> set a static IP address on the third floor desktop PC, and have turned on
>>> NetBIOS over TCP/IP. With this configuration it is connected to the
>>> network and functioning properly. As soon as I set it back to DHCP
>>> settings it fails to acquire an address.
>>> The other two machines are both picking up DHCP addresses successfully
>>> (even if I release & renew)
>>>
>>> I've already uninstalled and re-installed DHCP and DNS on the server.
>>> This did not change anything.
>>> I've even moved all data wiring to connections on the 16 port switch so
>>> that the router is only providing internet access, the switch is
>>> providing all network connectivity.
>>>
>>> The Windows Firewall is the only firewall on the machines, and it appears
>>> to be configured properly to allow File & Print sharing.
>>>
>>> I'm at a loss. I've got the third floor desktop working with a Static
>>> IP, but cannot use that solution for the wireless notebook because is it
>>> used at public hotspots at times so it must be able to pick up a DHCP
>>> address.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>> Thanks,
>>> David
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
See what SBS support is working on
http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx
Check your SBS with the SBS Best Practices Analyzer
http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/tags/BPA/default.aspx

Re: DHCP Not working properly by Merv

Merv
Sat Mar 29 11:50:29 PDT 2008

See if any of the suggestions in this link apply:

EventID 1014
http://www.eventid.net/display.asp?eventid=1014&eventno=593&source=DhcpServer&phase=1

--
Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
============================

"David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
news:47ee6185$0$28294$607ed4bc@cv.net...
> Here are two Event Viewer entries from the server:
>
> Event Type: Error
>
> Event Source: DhcpServer
>
> Event Category: None
>
> Event ID: 1014
>
> Date: 3/29/2008
>
> Time: 11:18:10 AM
>
> User: N/A
>
> Computer: CENTRAL
>
> Description:
>
> The following problem occurred with the Jet database -1032: Jet database
> read or write operations failed. If the computer or database has just
> been upgraded, then this message can be safely ignored. If this message
> appears frequently, either there is not enough disk space to complete the
> operation or the database or backup database may be corrupt. To correct
> this problem, either free additional space on your hard disk or restore
> the database. After you restore the database, ensure that conflict
> detection is enabled in DHCP server properties. For information about
> restoring the database, see Help and Support Center. Additional Debug
> Information: JetBackup.
>
>
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
> Data:
>
> 0000: f8 fb ff ff øûÿÿ
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
>
>
> Event Type: Error
>
> Event Source: DhcpServer
>
> Event Category: None
>
> Event ID: 1016
>
> Date: 3/29/2008
>
> Time: 11:18:10 AM
>
> User: N/A
>
> Computer: CENTRAL
>
> Description:
>
> The DHCP service encountered the following error when backing up the
> database:
>
> An error occurred while accessing the DHCP database. Look at the
>
> DHCP server event log for more information on this error.
>
>
>
>
>
> For more information, see Help and Support Center at
> http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>
> Data:
>
> 0000: 2d 4e 00 00
>
> ---------------------------
>
>
> "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:OieGyyZkIHA.5660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>> Anything in the event logs on the server or on the workstation & laptop?
>>
>> --
>> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>> ============================
>>
>> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
>> news:47edb5b0$0$5641$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>> I've got an issue that has got me absolutely stumped. I'm hoping that
>>> someone can offer some advice.
>>>
>>> Here's the network structure:
>>> Cable Modem
>>> Linksys wired Router (BEFS81)
>>> Linksys wired 16 port switch
>>> NetGear Wireless Access Point
>>> Windows SBS Standard running on a Dell server with one NIC
>>> 3 Desktop Workstations running Windows XP SP2 (wired network
>>> connections)
>>> 1 Wireless Notebook PC running Windows XP SP2
>>>
>>>
>>> The organization is housed in a three story building. The server and
>>> one PC are on the lower level.
>>> One PC is on the middle level. One PC and the wireless notebook (along
>>> with the Access Point) are on the top level.
>>>
>>> About 3 days ago both machines on the top level of the building (one
>>> desktop & one notebook) stopped connecting with the network. For many
>>> months up until then all was working fine.
>>>
>>> I've tested the wiring (the PC and the Access Point are connected to
>>> seperate data jacks on different sides of the room) and it is fine.
>>>
>>> These two machines will not pick up a DHCP address from the server.
>>> The other two machines in the building are working fine.
>>> I've rebooted all the machine multiple times and the ones on the lower
>>> levels work fine, the ones on the third floor will not get DHCP. I've
>>> set a static IP address on the third floor desktop PC, and have turned
>>> on NetBIOS over TCP/IP. With this configuration it is connected to the
>>> network and functioning properly. As soon as I set it back to DHCP
>>> settings it fails to acquire an address.
>>> The other two machines are both picking up DHCP addresses successfully
>>> (even if I release & renew)
>>>
>>> I've already uninstalled and re-installed DHCP and DNS on the server.
>>> This did not change anything.
>>> I've even moved all data wiring to connections on the 16 port switch so
>>> that the router is only providing internet access, the switch is
>>> providing all network connectivity.
>>>
>>> The Windows Firewall is the only firewall on the machines, and it
>>> appears to be configured properly to allow File & Print sharing.
>>>
>>> I'm at a loss. I've got the third floor desktop working with a Static
>>> IP, but cannot use that solution for the wireless notebook because is it
>>> used at public hotspots at times so it must be able to pick up a DHCP
>>> address.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>> Thanks,
>>> David
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>



Re: DHCP Not working properly by David

David
Sat Mar 29 13:17:18 PDT 2008

I like the idea of uninstalling and reinstalling DHCP. With only four
workstations it won't be much work to reboot each machine, which should
cause them to re-register with the new DHCP database.

You mentioned "you may want to make sure the old database is gone before you
add back the service". Can you tell me how I woudl do this?

Also, and most importantly, do you have any idea why this would happen.
It's the second time that it has happened in about two months. Last time it
happened I did un-install and re-install DHCP and it did resolve the
problem, but I wasn't sure that was what did the trick.

Thanks for your help.
David


"Jim Behning SBS MVP" <jimbehning@doesthisblockpork.mindspring.com> wrote in
message news:vm3tu3tav1piprl67pqjvaipqgukmd33no@4ax.com...
> With just a few clients couldn't you just go to Add/Remove Windows
> Components and uninstall the dhcp service. Go back and add it back. I
> would think it would make up a new database although you may want to
> make sure the old database is gone before you add back the service. On
> a little SBS network there is not a whole lot in there. Maybe rip
> through the Connect to the Internet wizard after you add it back. If
> that does not populate the few setting in dhcp you can add those
> settings back. You might want to look at your current dhcp options to
> add them back later.
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/cnet/cncb_dhc_yaid.mspx?mfr=true
>
> On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:36:36 -0400, "David G. Hoch"
> <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote:
>
>>Here are two Event Viewer entries from the server:
>>
>>Event Type: Error
>>
>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>
>>Event Category: None
>>
>>Event ID: 1014
>>
>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>
>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>
>>User: N/A
>>
>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>
>>Description:
>>
>> The following problem occurred with the Jet database -1032: Jet database
>>read or write operations failed. If the computer or database has just
>>been
>>upgraded, then this message can be safely ignored. If this message
>>appears
>>frequently, either there is not enough disk space to complete the
>>operation
>>or the database or backup database may be corrupt. To correct this
>>problem, either free additional space on your hard disk or restore the
>>database. After you restore the database, ensure that conflict detection
>>is
>>enabled in DHCP server properties. For information about restoring the
>>database, see Help and Support Center. Additional Debug Information:
>>JetBackup.
>>
>>
>>
>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>
>>Data:
>>
>>0000: f8 fb ff ff øûÿÿ
>>
>>
>>
>>------------------------------
>>
>>
>>
>>Event Type: Error
>>
>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>
>>Event Category: None
>>
>>Event ID: 1016
>>
>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>
>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>
>>User: N/A
>>
>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>
>>Description:
>>
>>The DHCP service encountered the following error when backing up the
>>database:
>>
>>An error occurred while accessing the DHCP database. Look at the
>>
>>DHCP server event log for more information on this error.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>
>>Data:
>>
>>0000: 2d 4e 00 00
>>
>>---------------------------
>>
>>
>>"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:OieGyyZkIHA.5660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>> Anything in the event logs on the server or on the workstation & laptop?
>>>
>>> --
>>> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>>> ============================
>>>
>>> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
>>> news:47edb5b0$0$5641$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>>> I've got an issue that has got me absolutely stumped. I'm hoping that
>>>> someone can offer some advice.
>>>>
>>>> Here's the network structure:
>>>> Cable Modem
>>>> Linksys wired Router (BEFS81)
>>>> Linksys wired 16 port switch
>>>> NetGear Wireless Access Point
>>>> Windows SBS Standard running on a Dell server with one NIC
>>>> 3 Desktop Workstations running Windows XP SP2 (wired network
>>>> connections)
>>>> 1 Wireless Notebook PC running Windows XP SP2
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> The organization is housed in a three story building. The server and
>>>> one
>>>> PC are on the lower level.
>>>> One PC is on the middle level. One PC and the wireless notebook (along
>>>> with the Access Point) are on the top level.
>>>>
>>>> About 3 days ago both machines on the top level of the building (one
>>>> desktop & one notebook) stopped connecting with the network. For many
>>>> months up until then all was working fine.
>>>>
>>>> I've tested the wiring (the PC and the Access Point are connected to
>>>> seperate data jacks on different sides of the room) and it is fine.
>>>>
>>>> These two machines will not pick up a DHCP address from the server.
>>>> The other two machines in the building are working fine.
>>>> I've rebooted all the machine multiple times and the ones on the lower
>>>> levels work fine, the ones on the third floor will not get DHCP. I've
>>>> set a static IP address on the third floor desktop PC, and have turned
>>>> on
>>>> NetBIOS over TCP/IP. With this configuration it is connected to the
>>>> network and functioning properly. As soon as I set it back to DHCP
>>>> settings it fails to acquire an address.
>>>> The other two machines are both picking up DHCP addresses successfully
>>>> (even if I release & renew)
>>>>
>>>> I've already uninstalled and re-installed DHCP and DNS on the server.
>>>> This did not change anything.
>>>> I've even moved all data wiring to connections on the 16 port switch so
>>>> that the router is only providing internet access, the switch is
>>>> providing all network connectivity.
>>>>
>>>> The Windows Firewall is the only firewall on the machines, and it
>>>> appears
>>>> to be configured properly to allow File & Print sharing.
>>>>
>>>> I'm at a loss. I've got the third floor desktop working with a Static
>>>> IP, but cannot use that solution for the wireless notebook because is
>>>> it
>>>> used at public hotspots at times so it must be able to pick up a DHCP
>>>> address.
>>>>
>>>> Any thoughts, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> David
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
> See what SBS support is working on
> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx
> Check your SBS with the SBS Best Practices Analyzer
> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/tags/BPA/default.aspx



Re: DHCP Not working properly by Merv

Merv
Sat Mar 29 15:31:42 PDT 2008

Is you server antivirus scanning the DHCP database (either through a real
time or a scheduled scan)? If so, exclude it from any AV scan.

--
Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
============================


"David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
news:47eea365$0$25059$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>I like the idea of uninstalling and reinstalling DHCP. With only four
>workstations it won't be much work to reboot each machine, which should
>cause them to re-register with the new DHCP database.
>
> You mentioned "you may want to make sure the old database is gone before
> you add back the service". Can you tell me how I woudl do this?
>
> Also, and most importantly, do you have any idea why this would happen.
> It's the second time that it has happened in about two months. Last time
> it happened I did un-install and re-install DHCP and it did resolve the
> problem, but I wasn't sure that was what did the trick.
>
> Thanks for your help.
> David
>
>
> "Jim Behning SBS MVP" <jimbehning@doesthisblockpork.mindspring.com> wrote
> in message news:vm3tu3tav1piprl67pqjvaipqgukmd33no@4ax.com...
>> With just a few clients couldn't you just go to Add/Remove Windows
>> Components and uninstall the dhcp service. Go back and add it back. I
>> would think it would make up a new database although you may want to
>> make sure the old database is gone before you add back the service. On
>> a little SBS network there is not a whole lot in there. Maybe rip
>> through the Connect to the Internet wizard after you add it back. If
>> that does not populate the few setting in dhcp you can add those
>> settings back. You might want to look at your current dhcp options to
>> add them back later.
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/cnet/cncb_dhc_yaid.mspx?mfr=true
>>
>> On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:36:36 -0400, "David G. Hoch"
>> <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote:
>>
>>>Here are two Event Viewer entries from the server:
>>>
>>>Event Type: Error
>>>
>>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>>
>>>Event Category: None
>>>
>>>Event ID: 1014
>>>
>>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>>
>>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>>
>>>User: N/A
>>>
>>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>>
>>>Description:
>>>
>>> The following problem occurred with the Jet database -1032: Jet
>>> database
>>>read or write operations failed. If the computer or database has just
>>>been
>>>upgraded, then this message can be safely ignored. If this message
>>>appears
>>>frequently, either there is not enough disk space to complete the
>>>operation
>>>or the database or backup database may be corrupt. To correct this
>>>problem, either free additional space on your hard disk or restore the
>>>database. After you restore the database, ensure that conflict detection
>>>is
>>>enabled in DHCP server properties. For information about restoring the
>>>database, see Help and Support Center. Additional Debug Information:
>>>JetBackup.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>
>>>Data:
>>>
>>>0000: f8 fb ff ff øûÿÿ
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>------------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>Event Type: Error
>>>
>>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>>
>>>Event Category: None
>>>
>>>Event ID: 1016
>>>
>>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>>
>>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>>
>>>User: N/A
>>>
>>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>>
>>>Description:
>>>
>>>The DHCP service encountered the following error when backing up the
>>>database:
>>>
>>>An error occurred while accessing the DHCP database. Look at the
>>>
>>>DHCP server event log for more information on this error.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>
>>>Data:
>>>
>>>0000: 2d 4e 00 00
>>>
>>>---------------------------
>>>
>>>
>>>"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>news:OieGyyZkIHA.5660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>> Anything in the event logs on the server or on the workstation &
>>>> laptop?
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>>>> ============================
>>>>
>>>> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:47edb5b0$0$5641$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>>>> I've got an issue that has got me absolutely stumped. I'm hoping that
>>>>> someone can offer some advice.
>>>>>
>>>>> Here's the network structure:
>>>>> Cable Modem
>>>>> Linksys wired Router (BEFS81)
>>>>> Linksys wired 16 port switch
>>>>> NetGear Wireless Access Point
>>>>> Windows SBS Standard running on a Dell server with one NIC
>>>>> 3 Desktop Workstations running Windows XP SP2 (wired network
>>>>> connections)
>>>>> 1 Wireless Notebook PC running Windows XP SP2
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> The organization is housed in a three story building. The server and
>>>>> one
>>>>> PC are on the lower level.
>>>>> One PC is on the middle level. One PC and the wireless notebook (along
>>>>> with the Access Point) are on the top level.
>>>>>
>>>>> About 3 days ago both machines on the top level of the building (one
>>>>> desktop & one notebook) stopped connecting with the network. For many
>>>>> months up until then all was working fine.
>>>>>
>>>>> I've tested the wiring (the PC and the Access Point are connected to
>>>>> seperate data jacks on different sides of the room) and it is fine.
>>>>>
>>>>> These two machines will not pick up a DHCP address from the server.
>>>>> The other two machines in the building are working fine.
>>>>> I've rebooted all the machine multiple times and the ones on the lower
>>>>> levels work fine, the ones on the third floor will not get DHCP. I've
>>>>> set a static IP address on the third floor desktop PC, and have turned
>>>>> on
>>>>> NetBIOS over TCP/IP. With this configuration it is connected to the
>>>>> network and functioning properly. As soon as I set it back to DHCP
>>>>> settings it fails to acquire an address.
>>>>> The other two machines are both picking up DHCP addresses successfully
>>>>> (even if I release & renew)
>>>>>
>>>>> I've already uninstalled and re-installed DHCP and DNS on the server.
>>>>> This did not change anything.
>>>>> I've even moved all data wiring to connections on the 16 port switch
>>>>> so
>>>>> that the router is only providing internet access, the switch is
>>>>> providing all network connectivity.
>>>>>
>>>>> The Windows Firewall is the only firewall on the machines, and it
>>>>> appears
>>>>> to be configured properly to allow File & Print sharing.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm at a loss. I've got the third floor desktop working with a Static
>>>>> IP, but cannot use that solution for the wireless notebook because is
>>>>> it
>>>>> used at public hotspots at times so it must be able to pick up a DHCP
>>>>> address.
>>>>>
>>>>> Any thoughts, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>> David
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>> See what SBS support is working on
>> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx
>> Check your SBS with the SBS Best Practices Analyzer
>> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/tags/BPA/default.aspx
>
>



Re: DHCP Not working properly by Bill

Bill
Mon Mar 31 17:06:07 PDT 2008


I ran into trouble with DHCP not working also - and I just bypassed it - 4
computers on the network and I assigned IP addresses to each of them. Is
there a problem with doing this?

- Bill S



"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:%23lwMryekIHA.6092@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
> Is you server antivirus scanning the DHCP database (either through a real
> time or a scheduled scan)? If so, exclude it from any AV scan.
>
> --
> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
> ============================
>
>
> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
> news:47eea365$0$25059$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>I like the idea of uninstalling and reinstalling DHCP. With only four
>>workstations it won't be much work to reboot each machine, which should
>>cause them to re-register with the new DHCP database.
>>
>> You mentioned "you may want to make sure the old database is gone before
>> you add back the service". Can you tell me how I woudl do this?
>>
>> Also, and most importantly, do you have any idea why this would happen.
>> It's the second time that it has happened in about two months. Last time
>> it happened I did un-install and re-install DHCP and it did resolve the
>> problem, but I wasn't sure that was what did the trick.
>>
>> Thanks for your help.
>> David
>>
>>
>> "Jim Behning SBS MVP" <jimbehning@doesthisblockpork.mindspring.com> wrote
>> in message news:vm3tu3tav1piprl67pqjvaipqgukmd33no@4ax.com...
>>> With just a few clients couldn't you just go to Add/Remove Windows
>>> Components and uninstall the dhcp service. Go back and add it back. I
>>> would think it would make up a new database although you may want to
>>> make sure the old database is gone before you add back the service. On
>>> a little SBS network there is not a whole lot in there. Maybe rip
>>> through the Connect to the Internet wizard after you add it back. If
>>> that does not populate the few setting in dhcp you can add those
>>> settings back. You might want to look at your current dhcp options to
>>> add them back later.
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/cnet/cncb_dhc_yaid.mspx?mfr=true
>>>
>>> On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:36:36 -0400, "David G. Hoch"
>>> <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Here are two Event Viewer entries from the server:
>>>>
>>>>Event Type: Error
>>>>
>>>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>>>
>>>>Event Category: None
>>>>
>>>>Event ID: 1014
>>>>
>>>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>>>
>>>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>>>
>>>>User: N/A
>>>>
>>>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>>>
>>>>Description:
>>>>
>>>> The following problem occurred with the Jet database -1032: Jet
>>>> database
>>>>read or write operations failed. If the computer or database has just
>>>>been
>>>>upgraded, then this message can be safely ignored. If this message
>>>>appears
>>>>frequently, either there is not enough disk space to complete the
>>>>operation
>>>>or the database or backup database may be corrupt. To correct this
>>>>problem, either free additional space on your hard disk or restore the
>>>>database. After you restore the database, ensure that conflict
>>>>detection is
>>>>enabled in DHCP server properties. For information about restoring the
>>>>database, see Help and Support Center. Additional Debug Information:
>>>>JetBackup.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>
>>>>Data:
>>>>
>>>>0000: f8 fb ff ff øûÿÿ
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>------------------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Event Type: Error
>>>>
>>>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>>>
>>>>Event Category: None
>>>>
>>>>Event ID: 1016
>>>>
>>>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>>>
>>>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>>>
>>>>User: N/A
>>>>
>>>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>>>
>>>>Description:
>>>>
>>>>The DHCP service encountered the following error when backing up the
>>>>database:
>>>>
>>>>An error occurred while accessing the DHCP database. Look at the
>>>>
>>>>DHCP server event log for more information on this error.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>
>>>>Data:
>>>>
>>>>0000: 2d 4e 00 00
>>>>
>>>>---------------------------
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>"Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>>>news:OieGyyZkIHA.5660@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Anything in the event logs on the server or on the workstation &
>>>>> laptop?
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>>>>> ============================
>>>>>
>>>>> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:47edb5b0$0$5641$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>>>>> I've got an issue that has got me absolutely stumped. I'm hoping
>>>>>> that
>>>>>> someone can offer some advice.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Here's the network structure:
>>>>>> Cable Modem
>>>>>> Linksys wired Router (BEFS81)
>>>>>> Linksys wired 16 port switch
>>>>>> NetGear Wireless Access Point
>>>>>> Windows SBS Standard running on a Dell server with one NIC
>>>>>> 3 Desktop Workstations running Windows XP SP2 (wired network
>>>>>> connections)
>>>>>> 1 Wireless Notebook PC running Windows XP SP2
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The organization is housed in a three story building. The server and
>>>>>> one
>>>>>> PC are on the lower level.
>>>>>> One PC is on the middle level. One PC and the wireless notebook
>>>>>> (along
>>>>>> with the Access Point) are on the top level.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> About 3 days ago both machines on the top level of the building (one
>>>>>> desktop & one notebook) stopped connecting with the network. For
>>>>>> many
>>>>>> months up until then all was working fine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've tested the wiring (the PC and the Access Point are connected to
>>>>>> seperate data jacks on different sides of the room) and it is fine.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> These two machines will not pick up a DHCP address from the server.
>>>>>> The other two machines in the building are working fine.
>>>>>> I've rebooted all the machine multiple times and the ones on the
>>>>>> lower
>>>>>> levels work fine, the ones on the third floor will not get DHCP.
>>>>>> I've
>>>>>> set a static IP address on the third floor desktop PC, and have
>>>>>> turned on
>>>>>> NetBIOS over TCP/IP. With this configuration it is connected to the
>>>>>> network and functioning properly. As soon as I set it back to DHCP
>>>>>> settings it fails to acquire an address.
>>>>>> The other two machines are both picking up DHCP addresses
>>>>>> successfully
>>>>>> (even if I release & renew)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I've already uninstalled and re-installed DHCP and DNS on the server.
>>>>>> This did not change anything.
>>>>>> I've even moved all data wiring to connections on the 16 port switch
>>>>>> so
>>>>>> that the router is only providing internet access, the switch is
>>>>>> providing all network connectivity.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The Windows Firewall is the only firewall on the machines, and it
>>>>>> appears
>>>>>> to be configured properly to allow File & Print sharing.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm at a loss. I've got the third floor desktop working with a
>>>>>> Static
>>>>>> IP, but cannot use that solution for the wireless notebook because is
>>>>>> it
>>>>>> used at public hotspots at times so it must be able to pick up a DHCP
>>>>>> address.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Any thoughts, advice, or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> David
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>> See what SBS support is working on
>>> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/default.aspx
>>> Check your SBS with the SBS Best Practices Analyzer
>>> http://blogs.technet.com/sbs/archive/tags/BPA/default.aspx
>>
>>
>
>



Re: DHCP Not working properly by Merv

Merv
Mon Mar 31 19:13:36 PDT 2008

It depends on how you (and your users) use your server. If all the features
you need are working, then I'd say you should be OK. However, I really
don't like malfunctioning or non-functioning components, especially when
they're part of the base operating system (as with DHCP). Might be worth
pursuing a fix for your DHCP problem. If you start a new thread and explain
your symptoms and/or error messages, maybe we can help.

--
Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
============================

"Bill Scala" <webmaster@scalablewebsite.com> wrote in message
news:e2J%23rw4kIHA.5396@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>I ran into trouble with DHCP not working also - and I just bypassed it - 4
>computers on the network and I assigned IP addresses to each of them. Is
>there a problem with doing this?
>
> - Bill S
>
>
>
> "Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]" <mwport@no_spam_hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:%23lwMryekIHA.6092@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> Is you server antivirus scanning the DHCP database (either through a real
>> time or a scheduled scan)? If so, exclude it from any AV scan.
>>
>> --
>> Merv Porter [SBS-MVP]
>> ============================
>>
>>
>> "David G. Hoch" <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote in message
>> news:47eea365$0$25059$607ed4bc@cv.net...
>>>I like the idea of uninstalling and reinstalling DHCP. With only four
>>>workstations it won't be much work to reboot each machine, which should
>>>cause them to re-register with the new DHCP database.
>>>
>>> You mentioned "you may want to make sure the old database is gone before
>>> you add back the service". Can you tell me how I woudl do this?
>>>
>>> Also, and most importantly, do you have any idea why this would happen.
>>> It's the second time that it has happened in about two months. Last
>>> time it happened I did un-install and re-install DHCP and it did resolve
>>> the problem, but I wasn't sure that was what did the trick.
>>>
>>> Thanks for your help.
>>> David
>>>
>>>
>>> "Jim Behning SBS MVP" <jimbehning@doesthisblockpork.mindspring.com>
>>> wrote in message news:vm3tu3tav1piprl67pqjvaipqgukmd33no@4ax.com...
>>>> With just a few clients couldn't you just go to Add/Remove Windows
>>>> Components and uninstall the dhcp service. Go back and add it back. I
>>>> would think it would make up a new database although you may want to
>>>> make sure the old database is gone before you add back the service. On
>>>> a little SBS network there is not a whole lot in there. Maybe rip
>>>> through the Connect to the Internet wizard after you add it back. If
>>>> that does not populate the few setting in dhcp you can add those
>>>> settings back. You might want to look at your current dhcp options to
>>>> add them back later.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/windows2000serv/reskit/cnet/cncb_dhc_yaid.mspx?mfr=true
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:36:36 -0400, "David G. Hoch"
>>>> <dhoch@dghtechnologies.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>Here are two Event Viewer entries from the server:
>>>>>
>>>>>Event Type: Error
>>>>>
>>>>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>>>>
>>>>>Event Category: None
>>>>>
>>>>>Event ID: 1014
>>>>>
>>>>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>>>>
>>>>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>>>>
>>>>>User: N/A
>>>>>
>>>>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>>>>
>>>>>Description:
>>>>>
>>>>> The following problem occurred with the Jet database -1032: Jet
>>>>> database
>>>>>read or write operations failed. If the computer or database has just
>>>>>been
>>>>>upgraded, then this message can be safely ignored. If this message
>>>>>appears
>>>>>frequently, either there is not enough disk space to complete the
>>>>>operation
>>>>>or the database or backup database may be corrupt. To correct this
>>>>>problem, either free additional space on your hard disk or restore the
>>>>>database. After you restore the database, ensure that conflict
>>>>>detection is
>>>>>enabled in DHCP server properties. For information about restoring the
>>>>>database, see Help and Support Center. Additional Debug Information:
>>>>>JetBackup.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>>
>>>>>Data:
>>>>>
>>>>>0000: f8 fb ff ff øûÿÿ
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>------------------------------
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>Event Type: Error
>>>>>
>>>>>Event Source: DhcpServer
>>>>>
>>>>>Event Category: None
>>>>>
>>>>>Event ID: 1016
>>>>>
>>>>>Date: 3/29/2008
>>>>>
>>>>>Time: 11:18:10 AM
>>>>>
>>>>>User: N/A
>>>>>
>>>>>Computer: CENTRAL
>>>>>
>>>>>Description:
>>>>>
>>>>>The DHCP service encountered the following error when backing up the
>>>>>database:
>>>>>
>>>>>An error occurred while accessing the DHCP database. Look at the
>>>>>
>>>>>DHCP server event log for more information on this error.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>For more information, see Help and Support Center at
>>>>>http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/events.asp.
>>>>>
>>>>>Data:
>>>>>
>>>>>0000: 2d 4e 00 00
>>>>>
>>>>>-----------