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2<!DOCTYPE chapter PUBLIC "-//Samba-Team//DTD DocBook V4.2-Based Variant V1.0//EN" "http://www.samba.org/samba/DTD/samba-doc">
3<chapter id="ClientConfig">
4<chapterinfo>
5 &author.jht;
6</chapterinfo>
7
8<title>MS Windows Network Configuration Guide</title>
9
10<sect1>
11<title>Features and Benefits</title>
12
13<para>
14<indexterm><primary>network difficulty</primary></indexterm>
15<indexterm><primary>network client</primary></indexterm>
16<indexterm><primary>client instructions</primary></indexterm>
17Occasionally network administrators report difficulty getting Microsoft Windows clients to interoperate
18correctly with Samba servers. It seems that some folks just cannot accept the fact that the right way
19to configure an MS Windows network client is precisely as one would do when using MS Windows NT4 or 200x
20servers. Yet there is repetitious need to provide detailed Windows client configuration instructions.
21</para>
22
23<para>
24<indexterm><primary>graphically illustrated client configuration</primary></indexterm>
25<indexterm><primary>critical aspects of configuration</primary></indexterm>
26The purpose of this chapter is to graphically illustrate MS Windows client configuration for the most common
27critical aspects of such configuration. An experienced network administrator will not be interested in the
28details of this chapter.
29</para>
30
31</sect1>
32
33<sect1>
34<title>Technical Details</title>
35
36<para>
37<indexterm><primary>TCP/IP protocol configuration</primary></indexterm>
38<indexterm><primary>network membership</primary></indexterm>
39This chapter discusses TCP/IP protocol configuration as well as network membership for the platforms
40that are in common use today. These are:
41</para>
42
43<itemizedlist>
44 <listitem><para>
45 Microsoft Windows XP Professional
46 </para></listitem>
47 <listitem><para>
48 Windows 2000 Professional
49 </para></listitem>
50 <listitem><para>
51 Windows Millennium edition (Me)
52 </para></listitem>
53</itemizedlist>
54
55 <sect2>
56 <title>TCP/IP Configuration</title>
57
58 <para>
59<indexterm><primary>network configuration problems</primary></indexterm>
60<indexterm><primary>plague network users</primary></indexterm>
61 The builder of a house must ensure that all construction takes place on a firm foundation.
62 The same is true for the builder of a TCP/IP-based networking system. Fundamental network configuration problems
63 will plague all network users until they are resolved.
64 </para>
65
66 <para>
67<indexterm><primary>fixed IP addresses</primary></indexterm>
68<indexterm><primary>DHCP</primary></indexterm>
69 MS Windows workstations and servers can be configured either with fixed
70 IP addresses or via DHCP. The examples that follow demonstrate the use of DHCP
71 and make only passing reference to those situations where fixed IP configuration
72 settings can be effected.
73 </para>
74
75 <para>
76<indexterm><primary>shortcuts</primary></indexterm>
77<indexterm><primary>abbreviated keystrokes</primary></indexterm>
78 It is possible to use shortcuts or abbreviated keystrokes to arrive at a
79 particular configuration screen. The decision was made to base all examples in this
80 chapter on use of the <guibutton>Start</guibutton> button.
81 </para>
82
83 <sect3>
84 <title>MS Windows XP Professional</title>
85
86 <para>
87<indexterm><primary>Windows XP TCP/IP</primary></indexterm>
88 There are two paths to the Windows XP TCP/IP configuration panel. Choose the access method that you prefer:
89 </para>
90
91 <para>
92 Click <guimenu>Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections</guimenu>.
93 </para>
94
95 <para>
96 <emphasis>Alternately,</emphasis> click <guimenu>Start -></guimenu>, and right-click <guimenu>My Network Places</guimenu>
97 then select <guimenuitem>Properties</guimenuitem>.
98 </para>
99
100 <para>
101<indexterm><primary>Windows XP Professional</primary></indexterm>
102 The following procedure steps through the Windows XP Professional TCP/IP configuration process:
103 </para>
104
105 <procedure>
106 <step><para>
107<indexterm><primary>Local Area Connection</primary></indexterm>
108<indexterm><primary>Network Bridge</primary></indexterm>
109<indexterm><primary>interface</primary></indexterm>
110 On some installations the interface will be called <guimenu>Local Area Connection</guimenu> and
111 on others it will be called <guimenu>Network Bridge</guimenu>. On our system it is called <guimenu>Network Bridge</guimenu>.
112 Right-click on <guimenu>Network Bridge -> Properties</guimenu>. See <link linkend="WXPP002"/>.
113 <figure id="WXPP002"><title>Network Bridge Configuration.</title><imagefile>WXPP002</imagefile></figure>
114 </para>
115 </step>
116
117 <step><para>
118<indexterm><primary>TCP/IP protocol settings</primary></indexterm>
119<indexterm><primary>Network Bridge Configuration</primary></indexterm>
120 The Network Bridge Configuration, or Local Area Connection, panel is used to set TCP/IP protocol settings.
121 In <guimenuitem>This connection uses the following items:</guimenuitem> box,
122 click on <guimenu>Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)</guimenu>, then click on <guibutton>Properties</guibutton>.
123 </para>
124
125 <para>
126<indexterm><primary>DHCP-enabled operation</primary></indexterm>
127<indexterm><primary>IP address automatically</primary></indexterm>
128 The default setting is DHCP-enabled operation
129 (i.e., <quote>Obtain an IP address automatically</quote>). See <link linkend="WXPP003"/>.
130 <figure id="WXPP003">
131 <title>Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.</title>
132 <imagefile>WXPP003</imagefile>
133 </figure>
134 </para>
135
136 <para>
137<indexterm><primary>DHCP</primary></indexterm>
138<indexterm><primary>TCP/IP</primary></indexterm>
139<indexterm><primary>DNS</primary></indexterm>
140<indexterm><primary>ISC DHCP server</primary></indexterm>
141 Many network administrators will want to use DHCP to configure all client TCP/IP
142 protocol stack settings. (For information on how to configure the ISC DHCP server
143 for Windows client support see <link linkend="DHCP">the DNS and DHCP Configuration Guide</link>,
144 <link linkend="DHCP">DHCP Server</link>).
145 </para>
146
147 <para>
148<indexterm><primary>fixed IP address</primary></indexterm>
149<indexterm><primary>subnet mask</primary></indexterm>
150<indexterm><primary>gateway address</primary></indexterm>
151 If it is necessary to provide a fixed IP address, click on <quote>Use the following IP address</quote> and enter the
152 IP Address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway address in the boxes provided.
153 </para></step>
154
155 <step><para>
156<indexterm><primary>Advanced TCP/IP configuration</primary></indexterm>
157<indexterm><primary>TCP/IP configuration</primary></indexterm>
158<indexterm><primary>IP aliases</primary></indexterm>
159<indexterm><primary>default gateways</primary></indexterm>
160 Click the <guibutton>Advanced</guibutton> button to proceed with TCP/IP configuration.
161 This opens a panel in which it is possible to create additional IP addresses for this interface.
162 The technical name for the additional addresses is <emphasis>IP aliases</emphasis>, and additionally this
163 panel permits the setting of more default gateways (routers). In most cases where DHCP is used, it will not be
164 necessary to create additional settings. See <link linkend="WXPP005"></link> to see the appearance of this panel.
165 <figure id="WXPP005"><title>Advanced Network Settings</title><imagefile>WXPP005</imagefile></figure>
166 </para>
167
168 <para>
169<indexterm><primary>DNS</primary></indexterm>
170<indexterm><primary>WINS</primary></indexterm>
171<indexterm><primary>DHCP</primary></indexterm>
172 Fixed settings may be required for DNS and WINS if these settings are not provided automatically via DHCP.
173 </para></step>
174
175 <step><para>
176<indexterm><primary>DNS server settings</primary></indexterm>
177<indexterm><primary>manually configured DNS settings</primary></indexterm>
178 Click the <guimenu>DNS</guimenu> tab to add DNS server settings.
179 The example system uses manually configured DNS settings. When finished making changes, click the
180 <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to commit the settings. See <link linkend="WXPP014"/>.
181 <figure id="WXPP014"> <title>DNS Configuration.</title> <imagefile>WXPP014</imagefile> </figure>
182 </para></step>
183
184 <step><para>
185<indexterm><primary>WINS</primary></indexterm>
186<indexterm><primary>manual WINS server entries</primary></indexterm>
187 Click the <guibutton>WINS</guibutton> tab to add manual WINS server entries.
188 This step demonstrates an example system that uses manually configured WINS settings.
189 When finished making changes, click <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to commit
190 the settings. See <link linkend="WXPP009"></link>.
191 <figure id="WXPP009"><title>WINS Configuration</title><imagefile>WXPP009</imagefile></figure>
192 </para></step>
193 </procedure>
194
195 </sect3>
196
197 <sect3>
198 <title>MS Windows 2000</title>
199
200 <para>
201<indexterm><primary>Windows 2000 Professional TCP/IP</primary></indexterm>
202<indexterm><primary>TCP/IP configuration panel</primary></indexterm>
203 There are two paths to the Windows 2000 Professional TCP/IP configuration panel. Choose the access method that you prefer:
204 </para>
205
206 <para>
207 Click <guimenu>Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Dial-up Connections</guimenu>.
208 </para>
209
210 <para>
211 <emphasis>Alternatively,</emphasis> click <guimenu>Start</guimenu>, then right-click <guimenu>My Network Places</guimenu>, and
212 select <guimenuitem>Properties</guimenuitem>.
213 </para>
214
215 <para>
216<indexterm><primary>Windows XP Professional TCP/IP</primary></indexterm>
217 The following procedure steps through the Windows XP Professional TCP/IP configuration process:
218 </para>
219
220 <procedure>
221 <step><para>
222 Right-click on <guimenu>Local Area Connection</guimenu>, then click
223 <guimenuitem>Properties</guimenuitem>. See <link linkend="w2kp001"></link>.
224 <figure id="w2kp001"><title>Local Area Connection Properties.</title><imagefile>w2kp001</imagefile></figure>
225 </para></step>
226
227 <step><para>
228<indexterm><primary>Local Area Connection Properties</primary></indexterm>
229<indexterm><primary>TCP/IP protocol settings</primary></indexterm>
230 The Local Area Connection Properties is used to set TCP/IP protocol settings. Click on
231 <guimenu>Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)</guimenu> in the <guimenuitem>Components checked are used by this
232 connection:</guimenuitem> box, then click the <guibutton>Properties</guibutton> button.
233 </para></step>
234
235 <step><para>
236<indexterm><primary>DHCP-enabled</primary></indexterm>
237<indexterm><primary>IP address automatically</primary></indexterm>
238 The default setting is DHCP-enabled operation
239 (i.e., <quote>Obtain an IP address automatically</quote>). See <link linkend="w2kp002"/>.
240 <figure id="w2kp002"><title>Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties.</title><imagefile>w2kp002</imagefile></figure>
241 </para>
242
243 <para>
244<indexterm><primary>DHCP</primary></indexterm>
245<indexterm><primary>protocol stack settings</primary></indexterm>
246 Many network administrators will want to use DHCP to configure all client TCP/IP
247 protocol stack settings. (For information on how to configure the ISC DHCP server
248 for Windows client support, see, <link linkend="DHCP"></link>).
249 </para>
250
251 <para>
252<indexterm><primary>fixed IP address</primary></indexterm>
253<indexterm><primary>network clients</primary></indexterm>
254 If it is necessary to provide a fixed IP address, click on <quote>Use the following IP address</quote> and enter the
255 IP Address, the subnet mask, and the default gateway address in the boxes provided.
256 For this example we are assuming that all network clients will be configured using DHCP.
257 </para></step>
258
259 <step><para>
260 Click the <guimenu>Advanced</guimenu> button to proceed with TCP/IP configuration.
261 Refer to <link linkend="w2kp003"></link>.
262 <figure id="w2kp003"><title>Advanced Network Settings.</title><imagefile>w2kp003</imagefile></figure>
263 </para>
264
265 <para>
266<indexterm><primary>DNS</primary></indexterm>
267<indexterm><primary>WINS</primary></indexterm>
268<indexterm><primary>DHCP</primary></indexterm>
269 Fixed settings may be required for DNS and WINS if these settings are not provided automatically via DHCP.
270 </para></step>
271
272 <step><para>
273<indexterm><primary>DNS server settings</primary></indexterm>
274<indexterm><primary>commit the settings</primary></indexterm>
275 Click the <guimenu>DNS</guimenu> tab to add DNS server settings.
276 The example system uses manually configured DNS settings. When finished making changes,
277 click <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to commit the settings. See <link linkend="w2kp004"></link>.
278 <figure id="w2kp004"><title>DNS Configuration.</title><imagefile>w2kp004</imagefile></figure>
279 </para></step>
280
281 <step><para>
282<indexterm><primary>manual WINS server entries</primary></indexterm>
283<indexterm><primary>WINS</primary></indexterm>
284 Click the <guibutton>WINS</guibutton> tab to add manual WINS server entries.
285 This step demonstrates an example system that uses manually configured WINS settings.
286 When finished making changes, click <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to commit the settings.
287 See <link linkend="w2kp005"></link>.
288 <figure id="w2kp005">
289 <title>WINS Configuration.</title><imagefile>w2kp005</imagefile>
290 </figure>
291 </para></step>
292
293 </procedure>
294
295 </sect3>
296
297 <sect3>
298 <title>MS Windows Me</title>
299
300 <para>
301<indexterm><primary>Windows Millennium edition (Me) TCP/IP</primary></indexterm>
302<indexterm><primary>Windows Millennium</primary></indexterm>
303<indexterm><primary>TCP/IP configuration</primary></indexterm>
304 There are two paths to the Windows Millennium edition (Me) TCP/IP configuration panel. Choose the access method that you prefer:
305 </para>
306
307 <para>
308 Click <guimenu>Start -> Control Panel -> Network Connections</guimenu>.
309 </para>
310
311 <para>
312<indexterm><primary>My Network Places</primary></indexterm>
313<indexterm><primary>Properties</primary></indexterm>
314 <emphasis>Alternatively,</emphasis> click on <guimenu>Start -></guimenu>, and right click on <guimenu>My Network Places</guimenu>
315 then select <guimenuitem>Properties</guimenuitem>.
316 </para>
317
318 <para>
319<indexterm><primary>Windows Me TCP/IP</primary></indexterm>
320 The following procedure steps through the Windows Me TCP/IP configuration process:
321 </para>
322
323 <procedure>
324 <step><para>
325<indexterm><primary>Internet Protocol TCP/IP</primary></indexterm>
326 In the box labeled <guimenuitem>The following network components are installed:</guimenuitem>,
327 click on <guimenu>Internet Protocol TCP/IP</guimenu>, then click on the <guibutton>Properties</guibutton> button.
328 See <link linkend="WME001"></link>.
329 <figure id="WME001">
330 <title>The Windows Me Network Configuration Panel.</title>
331 <imagefile>WME001</imagefile>
332 </figure>
333 </para></step>
334
335 <step><para>
336<indexterm><primary>DHCP</primary></indexterm>
337<indexterm><primary>TCP/IP</primary></indexterm>
338<indexterm><primary>ISC DHCP server</primary></indexterm>
339 Many network administrators will want to use DHCP to configure all client TCP/IP
340 protocol stack settings. (For information on how to configure the ISC DHCP server
341 for Windows client support see <link linkend="DHCP">the DNS and DHCP Configuration Guide</link>,
342 <link linkend="DHCP">DHCP Server</link>). The default setting on Windows Me workstations is for DHCP-enabled operation
343 (i.e., <guimenu>Obtain IP address automatically</guimenu> is enabled). See <link linkend="WME002"></link>.
344 <figure id="WME002"><title>IP Address.</title><imagefile>WME002</imagefile></figure>
345 </para>
346
347 <para>
348<indexterm><primary>Specify an IP address</primary></indexterm>
349<indexterm><primary>subnet mask</primary></indexterm>
350<indexterm><primary>DHCP</primary></indexterm>
351 If it is necessary to provide a fixed IP address, click on <guimenuitem>Specify an IP address</guimenuitem> and enter the
352 IP Address and the subnet mask in the boxes provided. For this example we are assuming that all
353 network clients will be configured using DHCP.
354 </para></step>
355
356 <step><para>
357<indexterm><primary>DNS</primary></indexterm>
358<indexterm><primary>WINS</primary></indexterm>
359 Fixed settings may be required for DNS and WINS if these settings are not provided automatically via DHCP.
360 </para></step>
361
362 <step><para>
363<indexterm><primary>WINS server settings</primary></indexterm>
364 If necessary, click the <guimenu>DNS Configuration</guimenu> tab to add DNS server settings.
365 Click the <guibutton>WINS Configuration</guibutton> tab to add WINS server settings.
366 The <guimenu>Gateway</guimenu> tab allows additional gateways (router addresses) to be added to the network
367 interface settings. In most cases where DHCP is used, it will not be necessary to
368 create these manual settings.
369 </para></step>
370
371 <step><para>
372<indexterm><primary>WINS</primary></indexterm>
373<indexterm><primary>manually configured</primary></indexterm>
374 The following example uses manually configured WINS settings. See <link linkend="WME005"></link>.
375 When finished making changes, click <guibutton>OK</guibutton> to commit the settings.
376 <figure id="WME005"><title>DNS Configuration.</title><imagefile>WME005</imagefile></figure>
377 </para>
378
379 <para>
380<indexterm><primary>single DHCP server</primary></indexterm>
381<indexterm><primary>multiple Windows workgroups or domains</primary></indexterm>
382 This is an example of a system that uses manually configured WINS settings. One situation where
383 this might apply is on a network that has a single DHCP server that provides settings for multiple
384 Windows workgroups or domains. See <link linkend="WME003"></link>.
385 <figure id="WME003"><title>WINS Configuration.</title><imagefile>WME003</imagefile></figure>
386 </para></step>
387 </procedure>
388
389
390 </sect3>
391
392 </sect2>
393
394 <sect2>
395 <title>Joining a Domain: Windows 2000/XP Professional</title>
396
397 <para>
398<indexterm><primary>Windows NT/200x/XP Professional</primary></indexterm>
399<indexterm><primary>domain security</primary></indexterm>
400<indexterm><primary>domain member</primary></indexterm>
401<indexterm><primary>domain joining</primary></indexterm>
402 Microsoft Windows NT/200x/XP Professional platforms can participate in domain security.
403 This section steps through the process for making a Windows 200x/XP Professional machine a
404 member of a domain security environment. It should be noted that this process is identical
405 when joining a domain that is controlled by Windows NT4/200x as well as a Samba PDC.
406 </para>
407
408 <procedure>
409 <step><para>
410 Click <guimenu>Start</guimenu>.
411 </para></step>
412
413 <step><para>
414 Right-click <guimenu>My Computer</guimenu>, then select <guimenuitem>Properties</guimenuitem>.
415 </para></step>
416
417 <step><para>
418<indexterm><primary>Control Panel</primary></indexterm>
419 The opening panel is the same one that can be reached by clicking <guimenu>System</guimenu> on the Control Panel.
420 See <link linkend="wxpp001"></link>.
421 <figure id="wxpp001"><title>The General Panel.</title><imagefile>wxpp001</imagefile></figure>
422 </para></step>
423
424 <step><para>
425<indexterm><primary>Computer Name</primary></indexterm>
426 Click the <guimenu>Computer Name</guimenu> tab.
427 This panel shows the <guimenuitem>Computer Description</guimenuitem>, the <guimenuitem>Full computer name</guimenuitem>,
428 and the <guimenuitem>Workgroup</guimenuitem> or <guimenuitem>Domain name</guimenuitem>.
429 </para>
430
431 <para>
432<indexterm><primary>Network ID</primary></indexterm>
433<indexterm><primary>configuration wizard</primary></indexterm>
434 Clicking the <guimenu>Network ID</guimenu> button will launch the configuration wizard. Do not use this with
435 Samba-3. If you wish to change the computer name or join or leave the domain, click the <guimenu>Change</guimenu> button.
436 See <link linkend="wxpp004"></link>.
437 <figure id="wxpp004"><title>The Computer Name Panel.</title><imagefile>wxpp004</imagefile></figure>
438 </para></step>
439
440 <step><para>
441 Click on <guimenu>Change</guimenu>. This panel shows that our example machine (TEMPTATION) is in a workgroup called WORKGROUP.
442 We will join the domain called MIDEARTH. See <link linkend="wxpp006"></link>.
443 <figure id="wxpp006"><title>The Computer Name Changes Panel.</title><imagefile>wxpp006</imagefile></figure>
444 </para></step>
445
446 <step><para>
447<indexterm><primary>domain radio button</primary></indexterm>
448 Enter the name <guimenu>MIDEARTH</guimenu> in the field below the domain radio button.
449 </para>
450
451 <para>
452 This panel shows that our example machine (TEMPTATION) is set to join the domain called MIDEARTH. See <link linkend="wxpp007"></link>.
453 <figure id="wxpp007"><title>The Computer Name Changes Panel &smbmdash; Domain MIDEARTH.</title><imagefile>wxpp007</imagefile></figure>
454 </para></step>
455
456 <step><para>
457<indexterm><primary>credentials</primary></indexterm>
458<indexterm><primary>username and password</primary></indexterm>
459 Now click the <guimenu>OK</guimenu> button. A dialog box should appear to allow you to provide the
460 credentials (username and password) of a domain administrative account that has the rights to add machines to
461 the domain.
462 </para>
463
464 <para>
465<indexterm><primary>root</primary></indexterm>
466 Enter the name <quote>root</quote> and the root password from your Samba-3 server. See <link linkend="wxpp008"></link>.
467 <figure id="wxpp008">
468 <title>Computer Name Changes &smbmdash; Username and Password Panel.</title><imagefile>wxpp008</imagefile>
469 </figure>
470 </para></step>
471
472 <step><para>
473 Click on <guimenu>OK</guimenu>.
474 </para>
475
476 <para>
477<indexterm><primary>Welcome</primary></indexterm>
478<indexterm><primary>rebooted</primary></indexterm>
479 The <quote>Welcome to the MIDEARTH domain.</quote> dialog box should appear. At this point the machine must be rebooted.
480 Joining the domain is now complete.
481 </para></step>
482
483 </procedure>
484
485 </sect2>
486
487 <sect2>
488 <title>Domain Logon Configuration: Windows 9x/Me</title>
489
490 <para>
491<indexterm><primary>Windows 9x/Me</primary></indexterm>
492<indexterm><primary>domain logon</primary></indexterm>
493<indexterm><primary>LanManager</primary></indexterm>
494 We follow the convention used by most in saying that Windows 9x/Me machines can participate in domain logons. The truth is
495 that these platforms can use only the LanManager network logon protocols.
496 </para>
497
498 <note><para>
499<indexterm><primary>Windows XP Home edition</primary></indexterm>
500<indexterm><primary>LanManager</primary></indexterm>
501<indexterm><primary>network logon</primary></indexterm>
502 Windows XP Home edition cannot participate in domain or LanManager network logons.
503 </para></note>
504
505 <procedure>
506 <step><para>
507 Right-click on the <guimenu>Network Neighborhood</guimenu> icon.
508 </para></step>
509
510 <step><para>
511 The Network Configuration Panel allows all common network settings to be changed.
512 See <link linkend="WME009"></link>.
513 <figure id="WME009"><title>The Network Panel.</title><imagefile>WME009</imagefile></figure>
514 </para>
515
516 <para>
517<indexterm><primary>Client for Microsoft Networks</primary></indexterm>
518<indexterm><primary>Properties</primary></indexterm>
519 Make sure that the <guimenu>Client for Microsoft Networks</guimenu> driver is installed as shown.
520 Click on the <guimenu>Client for Microsoft Networks</guimenu> entry in <guimenu>The following network
521 components are installed:</guimenu> box. Then click the <guibutton>Properties</guibutton> button.
522 </para></step>
523
524 <step><para>
525<indexterm><primary>Networks Properties</primary></indexterm>
526<indexterm><primary>network logon</primary></indexterm>
527 The Client for Microsoft Networks Properties panel is the correct location to configure network logon
528 settings. See <link linkend="WME010"></link>.
529 <figure id="WME010"><title>Client for Microsoft Networks Properties Panel.</title><imagefile>WME010</imagefile></figure>
530 </para>
531
532 <para>
533<indexterm><primary>Windows NT domain name</primary></indexterm>
534<indexterm><primary>domain name</primary></indexterm>
535 Enter the Windows NT domain name, check the <guimenu>Log on to Windows NT domain</guimenu> box,
536 and click <guimenu>OK</guimenu>.
537 </para></step>
538
539 <step><para>
540<indexterm><primary>Identification</primary></indexterm>
541<indexterm><primary>workgroup</primary></indexterm>
542<indexterm><primary>computer name</primary></indexterm>
543 Click on the <guimenu>Identification</guimenu> button. This is the location at which the workgroup
544 (domain) name and the machine name (computer name) need to be set. See <link linkend="WME013"></link>.
545 <figure id="WME013"><title>Identification Panel.</title><imagefile>WME013</imagefile></figure>
546 </para></step>
547
548 <step><para>
549<indexterm><primary>Access Control</primary></indexterm>
550<indexterm><primary>group accounts</primary></indexterm>
551<indexterm><primary>domain user</primary></indexterm>
552<indexterm><primary>User-level access control</primary></indexterm>
553 Now click the <guimenu>Access Control</guimenu> button. If you want to be able to assign share access
554 permissions using domain user and group accounts, it is necessary to enable
555 <guimenu>User-level access control</guimenu> as shown in this panel. See <link linkend="WME014"></link>.
556 <figure id="WME014"><title>Access Control Panel.</title><imagefile>WME014</imagefile></figure>
557 </para></step>
558
559 </procedure>
560
561 </sect2>
562
563</sect1>
564
565<sect1>
566<title>Common Errors</title>
567
568<para>
569<indexterm><primary>networking systems</primary></indexterm>
570<indexterm><primary>errors that can afflict</primary></indexterm>
571The most common errors that can afflict Windows networking systems include:
572</para>
573
574<itemizedlist>
575 <listitem><para>Incorrect IP address.</para></listitem>
576 <listitem><para>Incorrect or inconsistent netmasks.</para></listitem>
577 <listitem><para>Incorrect router address.</para></listitem>
578 <listitem><para>Incorrect DNS server address.</para></listitem>
579 <listitem><para>Incorrect WINS server address.</para></listitem>
580 <listitem><para>Use of a Network Scope setting &smbmdash; watch out for this one!</para></listitem>
581</itemizedlist>
582
583<para>
584<indexterm><primary>Windows NT/200x/XP Professional</primary></indexterm>
585<indexterm><primary>cannot join domain</primary></indexterm>
586The most common reasons for which a Windows NT/200x/XP Professional client cannot join the Samba controlled domain are:
587</para>
588
589<itemizedlist>
590 <listitem><para>&smb.conf; does not have correct <smbconfoption name="add machine script"/> settings.</para></listitem>
591 <listitem><para><quote>root</quote> account is not in password backend database.</para></listitem>
592 <listitem><para>Attempt to use a user account instead of the <quote>root</quote> account to join a machine to the domain.</para></listitem>
593 <listitem><para>Open connections from the workstation to the server.</para></listitem>
594 <listitem><para>Firewall or filter configurations in place on either the client or the Samba server.</para></listitem>
595</itemizedlist>
596
597</sect1>
598
599</chapter>
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