subnet mask of 255.255.255.255 until release/renew

[natesin]

I am having some strange problem(s) with numerous Windows 98 PC's. When the PC is rebooted, sometimes get an error, no domain server available to validate your password. With further inspection, I find that the PC is given a correct address from our DHCP server, but the subnet mask is 255.255.255.255. If I do a release all, then renew all, I can log in fine.

Any clues would be greatly apreciated!

Natesin

 

[JEFTech]

Sounds like you have the dhcp set to give out addresses with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.255, probably on the mask / try changing that to the mask you would like to use instead and see if that helps. Just an idea.

 

[natesin]

Jeftech,
It is set up to give out the appropriate subnet mask of 255.0.0.0. When I release/renew, it gets the correct mask.
Thanks though.

 

[Whoheard]

Remove, then reboot and reload all NIC drivers. Files sound like they are hosed.

bob

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