network funnies

[Mat]

Hi, I am running Vista & connected to W2K3 domain. I have a few funnies I
wonder if anyone could shed some light onto.

When going to manage network connections my LAN connection which is
connected via CAT5 & working identifies that it is connected to my domain
but shows with a small red cross against it... Is this correct?

Also when opening Outlook 2007 which connectes to an Exchange 2003 server
the client sits there for about 2 mins saying "Trying to connect to
Microsoft Exchange" then kicks in & syncs...

I think there are some network component funnies going on...

The steps I have taken so far is to remove IPv6 from the LAN connection &
disabled TCP AutoTuning by running the following command ;

netsh int tcp set global autotuninglevel=disable

Any one have any ideas?

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

1. the red x could be autodisconnect issue. Check this search result for
more details.

configure autodisconenctTo fix this issue, you can re-configure
AutoDisconnect time. ... Why some mapped network drives show a red x.
Previous Page Next Page ...
www.howtonetworking.com/Windows/xpautodisconnect.htm

2. "Trying to connect to Microsoft Exchange" could be Cached Exchange
mode issue. Check the Outlook settings.


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[Mat]

Hi Robert,

Thanks for the reply, not sure if the autodisconnect is related to the NIC
issue.

Another thing to add, atm I am running through a wireless connection with
the NIC unplugged, the LAN connection is showing as "network cable
unplugged" which is correct but with no red cross (which i would expect to
see)

If the wireless network connection is not connected that reads as "Not
connected" with a red cross... its like its gone back to front???

 

[Mat]

looks like I have found an MS article that relates ;

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/945925

would have thought it would have been fixed in SP1? I am running Vista
Business SP1 so might re-apply the service pack tommorow?

 

[Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)]

Sorry, I didn't read carefully. I thought it is mapping red x. Please post
back with the result after installing the SP1.

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