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Server shares aren't responding on Windows Server.

Server shares aren't responding on Windows Server.

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ToMLG4U_M8
Junior Member
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03-24-2016, 06:04 AM
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I need a new perspective to guide me. I regret the low quality of the diagram provided, but it's only for reference. My issue is this: my Windows Server 2012 R2 was initially connected straight to the switch, so all its settings and network SMB shares were configured there. Everything functioned perfectly at first. Now the server isn't working properly—it needs to be near the router, but the PC on the switch can't access any network shares. If I reconnect it to the switch, it works fine again. The switch model is a D-Link DGS-108 (unmanaged). Are there any details I'm missing? Feel free to ask if you have questions.
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ToMLG4U_M8
03-24-2016, 06:04 AM #1

I need a new perspective to guide me. I regret the low quality of the diagram provided, but it's only for reference. My issue is this: my Windows Server 2012 R2 was initially connected straight to the switch, so all its settings and network SMB shares were configured there. Everything functioned perfectly at first. Now the server isn't working properly—it needs to be near the router, but the PC on the switch can't access any network shares. If I reconnect it to the switch, it works fine again. The switch model is a D-Link DGS-108 (unmanaged). Are there any details I'm missing? Feel free to ask if you have questions.

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FionnMacu
Member
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03-24-2016, 10:32 AM
#2
No, the PC is not on the same domain.
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FionnMacu
03-24-2016, 10:32 AM #2

No, the PC is not on the same domain.

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ku343on
Junior Member
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03-26-2016, 03:51 AM
#3
The server is configured for DHCP and can obtain an IP address. You're connecting it to a LAN port, not the WAN port.
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ku343on
03-26-2016, 03:51 AM #3

The server is configured for DHCP and can obtain an IP address. You're connecting it to a LAN port, not the WAN port.

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03-26-2016, 12:37 PM
#4
It appears you're asking about the type of router you have, its connection to a LAN port, and whether it's handling multiple LAN networks or assigning IPs differently from your switch.
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AvulcanLogic00
03-26-2016, 12:37 PM #4

It appears you're asking about the type of router you have, its connection to a LAN port, and whether it's handling multiple LAN networks or assigning IPs differently from your switch.

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Ceza_Tris
Junior Member
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03-27-2016, 09:50 PM
#5
Configure the server to handle DHCP and disable the router’s equivalent feature. When both systems are active, they’ll interfere and cease functioning. For the server, allocate a fixed IP address and link it to your chosen DHCP settings.
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Ceza_Tris
03-27-2016, 09:50 PM #5

Configure the server to handle DHCP and disable the router’s equivalent feature. When both systems are active, they’ll interfere and cease functioning. For the server, allocate a fixed IP address and link it to your chosen DHCP settings.

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angelcake_11
Senior Member
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03-28-2016, 02:30 AM
#6
It's an Asus RT-AC68U. For the network configuration it isn't isolated, so ideally everything should share the same LAN setup. That's a good point about assigning the same IP address. I'm not sure if anything unusual was detected with the IP already given, but I'll double-check to be sure. The DHCP server has a valid IPP assigned, and it's definitely on a single LAN port. Same domain as expected.
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angelcake_11
03-28-2016, 02:30 AM #6

It's an Asus RT-AC68U. For the network configuration it isn't isolated, so ideally everything should share the same LAN setup. That's a good point about assigning the same IP address. I'm not sure if anything unusual was detected with the IP already given, but I'll double-check to be sure. The DHCP server has a valid IPP assigned, and it's definitely on a single LAN port. Same domain as expected.

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AFKCosmos
Member
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03-30-2016, 02:44 AM
#7
presently the router gives the server a fixed IP similar to the PC. However, I plan to examine allowing the server complete DHCP management.
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AFKCosmos
03-30-2016, 02:44 AM #7

presently the router gives the server a fixed IP similar to the PC. However, I plan to examine allowing the server complete DHCP management.