Unable to reach Server from subnet

[Xolotl]

I am trying to switch to pure IP on my network. This is working OK for network ‘192.168.1.0’, where my NetWare 6 server (SP5) is located. On the other hand, network ‘192.168.4.0’ is not able to find the server, unless I use IPX. My router is configured for both, IP and IPX.

Any other IP application (ping, tracert, telnet, etc.) is able to use this protocol successfully, including NetWare’s iPrint and Remote Manager, but the Novell Client (ver. 4.9), which indicates me that the problem is not at the routing level.

Is there some particular configuration for the Novell XP Pro Client?


Thanks.

 

[TheLad]

As a test, try the following:

At the NetWare Client login screen, click on Advanced and put the IP Address of the server into the Server field. Try logging in.

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[LawnBoy]

You didn't mention what your subnet mask is for the workstations and servers. A mask of 255.255.255.0 will cause this problem.

 

[TheLad]

If they are configured as a Class D subnet and separate VLANs, the subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 will be correct (ie. IP range: 192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255 as one VLAN, IP Range: 192.168.4.0 to 192.168.4.255 as another VLAN etc....).

If your network is configured differently (ie. Flat LAN), you will have to look at the subnet mask

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[Provogeek]

SLP guys, go look at your slp. Your clients arn't gunna find the server across a subnet if your slp is not setup right.

hint: broadcast do not route unless a helpper is configured on the router.

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[LawnBoy]

With a 24 bit mask an address at 192.168.4.0 will not see a server at 192.168.1.0. You're crossing subnets and like Brent said, you will need SLP to do so.