Unable to contact a DHCP server?

[Miller]

Hi everybody!
These messages have been found in the System log of the Event Viewer application.
These error messages have been generated after each logon attempt.
Although dial-in client have been connected to the host pc,
But client was unable to open the target host,
and its failure attempts have been recorded in the System log.
It seems that something must be configured on host,
which gives client more to provide in the authentication process.

Error1:
"Unable to contact a DHCP server.
The Automatic Private IP Address --- will be assigned to dial-in clients.
Clients may be unable to access resources on the network."
Error2:
"The user --- failed an authentication attempt due to the following reason:
The current configuration of the Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server only supports local user accounts."
Unfortunately I omitted IP address and username while copying them from Event Log,
and now those messages are deleted automatically due to Event Log size limit!
Facts:
Both host and client use Windows XP Pro SP1,
Host is a stand-alone which is set up to accept incoming connections (no further configuration),
Client is dialing to host using the username & password created/provided while setting up incoming connections on host.
Please help! I'm trying to access my office and copy data to it from my home,
via XP's simple Incoming Connections & Shared Folders.
Otherwise I've got to use removable storage devices, exchanging data and project files.
Any help as any kind is greatly appreciated!
Time is gold, specially yours!
You may accept my gratitude!

 

[Miller]

Hi everybody!
These messages have been found in the System log of the Event Viewer application.
These error messages have been generated after each logon attempt.
Although dial-in client have been connected to the host pc,
But client was unable to open the target host,
and its failure attempts have been recorded in the System log.
It seems that something must be configured on host,
which gives client more to provide in the authentication process.

Error1:
"Unable to contact a DHCP server.
The Automatic Private IP Address --- will be assigned to dial-in clients.
Clients may be unable to access resources on the network."
Error2:
"The user --- failed an authentication attempt due to the following reason:
The current configuration of the Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server only supports local user accounts."
Unfortunately I omitted IP address and username while copying them from Event Log,
and now those messages are deleted automatically due to Event Log size limit!
Facts:
Both host and client use Windows XP Pro SP1,
Host is a stand-alone which is set up to accept incoming connections (no further configuration),
Client is dialing to host using the username & password created/provided while setting up incoming connections on host.
Please help! I'm trying to access my office and copy data to it from my home,
via XP's simple Incoming Connections & Shared Folders.
Otherwise I've got to use removable storage devices, exchanging data and project files.
Any help as any kind is greatly appreciated!
Time is gold, specially yours!
You may accept my gratitude!

 

[Uncle John]

Have you tried to "ping" the remote computer?
If you can then your problem lies with either your firewall, you IE security
settings or a corrupt Host file.


Need more details of your setup to help.


--
Uncle John
Hi everybody!
These messages have been found in the System log of the Event Viewer
application.
These error messages have been generated after each logon attempt.
Although dial-in client have been connected to the host pc,
But client was unable to open the target host,
and its failure attempts have been recorded in the System log.
It seems that something must be configured on host,
which gives client more to provide in the authentication process.
Error1:
"Unable to contact a DHCP server.
The Automatic Private IP Address --- will be assigned to dial-in clients.
Clients may be unable to access resources on the network."
Error2:
"The user --- failed an authentication attempt due to the following reason:
The current configuration of the Internet Authentication Service (IAS)
server only supports local user accounts."
Unfortunately I omitted IP address and username while copying them from
Event Log,
and now those messages are deleted automatically due to Event Log size
limit!
Facts:
Both host and client use Windows XP Pro SP1,
Host is a stand-alone which is set up to accept incoming connections (no
further configuration),
Client is dialing to host using the username & password created/provided
while setting up incoming connections on host.
Please help! I'm trying to access my office and copy data to it from my
home,
via XP's simple Incoming Connections & Shared Folders.
Otherwise I've got to use removable storage devices, exchanging data and
project files.
Any help as any kind is greatly appreciated!
Time is gold, specially yours!
You may accept my gratitude!

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

On the host right click on the incoming connection icon and select Properties. Click the Networking tab and highlight TCP/IP. Click the Properties button. Check 'Specify TCP/IP addresses' and enter an appropriate address.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
Hi everybody!
These messages have been found in the System log of the Event Viewer application.
These error messages have been generated after each logon attempt.
Although dial-in client have been connected to the host pc,
But client was unable to open the target host,
and its failure attempts have been recorded in the System log.
It seems that something must be configured on host,
which gives client more to provide in the authentication process.

Error1:
"Unable to contact a DHCP server.
The Automatic Private IP Address --- will be assigned to dial-in clients.
Clients may be unable to access resources on the network."
Error2:
"The user --- failed an authentication attempt due to the following reason:
The current configuration of the Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server only supports local user accounts."
Unfortunately I omitted IP address and username while copying them from Event Log,
and now those messages are deleted automatically due to Event Log size limit!
Facts:
Both host and client use Windows XP Pro SP1,
Host is a stand-alone which is set up to accept incoming connections (no further configuration),
Client is dialing to host using the username & password created/provided while setting up incoming connections on host.
Please help! I'm trying to access my office and copy data to it from my home,
via XP's simple Incoming Connections & Shared Folders.
Otherwise I've got to use removable storage devices, exchanging data and project files.
Any help as any kind is greatly appreciated!
Time is gold, specially yours!
You may accept my gratitude!

 

[Miller]

Dear Uncle John & Doug Sherman [MVP],
Lots of thanks!!!
You won't believe how I was shocked when found my question answered! WOW!
Sorry to post after 12 hours because I even didn't except to receive your
comments almost after half an hour.

Have you tried to "ping" the remote computer?

No, I didn't do so, because of Automatic Private IP Addressing.

Need more details of your setup to help.

Yes, I've written down what I've done in a step-by-step process, which will
note it at the end of the message,
(although it may not be correct).
Doug Sherman,
It was my dream to receive such response from you!!! Thank you!!!
I've got no idea how to set an appropriate IP Address, but I know exactly
where you mean.
Would it fix the second error either?
Wow! I found what I've previously described as missed "Automatic Private IP
Address", it was 169.254.50.116.

Looking forward! Bye

Items followed by *** mean no idea.
1. On Host PC:
To setup.
Start > Settings > Network Connections > New Connection Wizard

Next > Set up an advanced connection > Next
Accept incoming connections > Next
Connection devices: (modem model) > Next
Do not allow virtual private connections > Next
Add...
User name: Client > Full name: Client
Password: clienT > Confirm password: clienT
OK
Users allowed to connect: (Client) > Next
Networking software: (default) > Next > Finish.

2. On Host PC:
To create the new added user profile.
Start > Log Off HostAdmin...

Log Off > Client.

3. On Client PC:
TO ACCESS:
Start > Settings > Network Connections > New Connection Wizard

Next > Connect to the network at my workplace > Next
Dial-up connection > Next
Company Name: (Client) > Next
Phone number: (Phone#) > Next > Finish.

*. On Client PC:
May be needed.
Start > Settings > Control Panel

Network Connections > (MyName) > File menu > Properties
Options page > Include Windows logon domain > OK.

4. On Client PC:
To Dial in.
Start > Settings > Network Connections > Client

User name: (Client) > Password: (clienT)
Domain: ***
Save this user name and password for the following users:
Me only > Dial.

5. On Client:
After connection.
Start > Run...

Open: *** > OK.

ComputerName of Host is Host.

ComputerName of Client is Client.

Administrator on host is HostAdmin

Administrator on client is Client

User allowed to connect: Client.

Workgroup is workgroup.

() TIME IS GOLD, SPECIALLY YOURS! ()
\|/ Miller

 

[Uncle John]

Sounds as if you are OK now?

--
Uncle John

Dear Uncle John & Doug Sherman [MVP],
Lots of thanks!!!
You won't believe how I was shocked when found my question answered! WOW!
Sorry to post after 12 hours because I even didn't except to receive your
comments almost after half an hour.
No, I didn't do so, because of Automatic Private IP Addressing.
Yes, I've written down what I've done in a step-by-step process, which
will
note it at the end of the message,
(although it may not be correct).
Doug Sherman,
It was my dream to receive such response from you!!! Thank you!!!
I've got no idea how to set an appropriate IP Address, but I know exactly
where you mean.
Would it fix the second error either?
Wow! I found what I've previously described as missed "Automatic Private
IP
Address", it was 169.254.50.116.

Looking forward! Bye

Items followed by *** mean no idea.
1. On Host PC:
To setup.
Start > Settings > Network Connections > New Connection Wizard


2. On Host PC:
To create the new added user profile.
Start > Log Off HostAdmin...


3. On Client PC:
TO ACCESS:
Start > Settings > Network Connections > New Connection Wizard


*. On Client PC:
May be needed.
Start > Settings > Control Panel


4. On Client PC:
To Dial in.
Start > Settings > Network Connections > Client


5. On Client:
After connection.
Start > Run...


ComputerName of Host is Host.

ComputerName of Client is Client.

Administrator on host is HostAdmin

Administrator on client is Client

User allowed to connect: Client.

Workgroup is workgroup.

() TIME IS GOLD, SPECIALLY YOURS! ()
\|/ Miller

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

OK,

1. The address you want to specify in TCP/IP properties on the host needs
to be an IP which is compatible with your office network, but which does not
conflict with (duplicate) any IPs already existing on that network.

2. Because of #1 at this point the 'best' advice is to coordinate this with
the IT folks at your office.

3. A quick and dirty approach which would 'probably' avoid an IP conflict:

a. During business hours when all/most machines are up and running, on your
host machine click Start/Run cmd ENTER.

b. type: ipconfig ENTER. This shows your IP address - write it down.

c. add or subtract 1 from your IP and try to ping - eg. if your IP is
192.168.0.77, try:

ping 192.168.0.78 ENTER.

Keep adding or subtracting 1 until ping fails - ie. gives you a request time
out - that is the IP you want to enter in #1.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

 

[Miller]

Hi All,
Regarding my previous post:
Dear Doug Sherman,
As your recommendation in the first place, I found this piece of information just after my previous post,
which gave me an idea to go through. THANK YOU!
Just, could I use exampled IP Addresses in this help section?:
10.0.1.168 to 10.0.1.175 or
192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255
If yes, what would resolve the second error?
"The user --- failed an authentication attempt due to the following reason:
The current configuration of the Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server only supports local user accounts."
Dear Uncle John,
You mean what I've done is almost correct?
Anything else doesn't need to be added, removed or modified in these steps?
As I wrote I almost get connected to host via dial-up,
even the remote connection's icon appears under Host's Network Connections folder,
but I'm unable to open host's computername via the Run.
So looking forward!!!
Thanks in advance! Bye!
Here's what I found:
Help and Support Center Search:>
Configure an incoming connection to use TCP/IP or>
Start > Run: MS-ITS:%SystemRoot%\Help\netcfg.chm::/ras_config_incoming_tcpip.htm

 

[Uncle John]

Hi Miller

I am not clear on just how far you have got now. Can you give the sequence with the addresses and say where you are blocked?

You are likely to get better help on the Microsoft TechNet http://www.microsoft.com/technet than in this news group.

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

The best way to do this is with a compatible IP per my 9:18AM post. However, if your only interest is in accessing the host machine and not other machines on the office network as well, then a non-compatible IP 'might' work. Try: this:

1. Leave everything as originally configured.

2. On the host open a command prompt and: ipconfig ENTER.

3. Write down the host's IP address.

4. Leave the host running and go home.

5. Run the client and wait for the two errors. Then click Start/Run \\IPyouWroteDown ENTER. You may get a login screen. If this does not work, disconnect and try it again without the Windows domain.

Note - if your home PC is connected to a network or broadband modem, disconnect it for purposes of this test.

Even if you were not getting these errors and the connection was functioning perfectly, it might be difficult to connect to the host by name - possibly your connection is working well enough to allow you to do what you want provided the host's IP does not change.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
Hi All,
Regarding my previous post:
Dear Doug Sherman,
As your recommendation in the first place, I found this piece of information just after my previous post,
which gave me an idea to go through. THANK YOU!
Just, could I use exampled IP Addresses in this help section?:
10.0.1.168 to 10.0.1.175 or
192.168.1.0 to 192.168.1.255
If yes, what would resolve the second error?
"The user --- failed an authentication attempt due to the following reason:
The current configuration of the Internet Authentication Service (IAS) server only supports local user accounts."
Dear Uncle John,
You mean what I've done is almost correct?
Anything else doesn't need to be added, removed or modified in these steps?
As I wrote I almost get connected to host via dial-up,
even the remote connection's icon appears under Host's Network Connections folder,
but I'm unable to open host's computername via the Run.
So looking forward!!!
Thanks in advance! Bye!
Here's what I found:
Help and Support Center Search:>
Configure an incoming connection to use TCP/IP or>
Start > Run: MS-ITS:%SystemRoot%\Help\netcfg.chm::/ras_config_incoming_tcpip.htm

 

[Miller]

Hi All,
Dear Doug Sherman,
What you've explained is greatly accepted!
Specifying a range of compatible IP Addresses within a network without causing any conflict,
I'll save your step-by-step explanation finding the nonexistent IP Address as a helpful tip!
As I wrote currently host is a stand-alone, which is accepting incoming connections,
so what my question is that, specifying those exampled IP Addresses would make any sense?
because host is stand-alone?
If no would you direct me how to calculate one?
Let me thanks again because of your help directing me to switch from (APIPA) "Automatic Private IP Addressing"
- which changes dynamically.
I'm going to go through the followings:
1. Specifying a range of IP Addresses in TCP/IP's properties on Networking tab of Host's Incoming Connections.
2. Connecting again.
Actually the checkbox for "Include Windows logon domain" on the Options tab of the connection's properties is unselected.
Dear Uncle John,
I'm now actually blocked behind logging on to host.
Everything shows quite fine, but when I try to access host by typing its name in the form of:
\\host in the Run I get a popup error message, which I don't remember now,
but I'll send a copy, and other error in the Event Viewer.
Once more thanks! Bye!

() TIME IS GOLD, SPECIALLY YOURS! ()
\|/ Miller

 

[Miller]

Hi All Good People!
Specially Doug Sherman (MVP) & Uncle John!
We made it Doug Sherman!!! WOW!!!
Your first post talking about specifying TCP/IP Address and my search on Help and Support Center about it which resulted finding the link at the end of this message gave us the ability to resolve this issue!
How?! As I wrote previously, there's a description which examples two range of IP Addresses in configuring Incoming Connections,
because currently Host is a stand-alone, I chose one and specified it in TCP/IP's configuration.
Then I connected with the default connection settings.
After getting connected, I typed the Host's computername as Start > Run: \\host and hit ENTER.
Then the login screen appeared, the window, which was not shown before,
or if shown, didn't accept the username & password which was typed in.
But from now on, it accepts all! WOW!
Then the network folder was opened! - Where the shared items are located!
Dear Doug Sherman I haven't been able to resolve this issue for a million years!!! THANK YOU!!!
The goal was to make a network folder to store files, and be able to browse its contents remotely, either by making a temporary network connection via the Run, but neither with Remote Desktop.
If we've been close enough to meet face-to-face, I would kiss you! Or invite you for the weekend!
Over all I wish to find you online when I post other questions.
Dear Uncle John,
Also thanks for your partnership on resolving this issue!
Thanks for the time you spent reading, writing and posting to this thread.
Here's what I found:
Help and Support Center Search:>
Configure an incoming connection to use TCP/IP or>
Link: Start > Run: MS-ITS:%SystemRoot%\Help\netcfg.chm::/ras_config_incoming_tcpip.htm
You may accept my gratitude,
Bye

() TIME IS GOLD, SPECIALLY YOURS! ()
\|/ Miller

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

Go get 'em, Ty!

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP
Hi All Good People!
Specially Doug Sherman (MVP) & Uncle John!
We made it Doug Sherman!!! WOW!!!
Your first post talking about specifying TCP/IP Address and my search on Help and Support Center about it which resulted finding the link at the end of this message gave us the ability to resolve this issue!
How?! As I wrote previously, there's a description which examples two range of IP Addresses in configuring Incoming Connections,
because currently Host is a stand-alone, I chose one and specified it in TCP/IP's configuration.
Then I connected with the default connection settings.
After getting connected, I typed the Host's computername as Start > Run: \\host and hit ENTER.
Then the login screen appeared, the window, which was not shown before,
or if shown, didn't accept the username & password which was typed in.
But from now on, it accepts all! WOW!
Then the network folder was opened! - Where the shared items are located!
Dear Doug Sherman I haven't been able to resolve this issue for a million years!!! THANK YOU!!!
The goal was to make a network folder to store files, and be able to browse its contents remotely, either by making a temporary network connection via the Run, but neither with Remote Desktop.
If we've been close enough to meet face-to-face, I would kiss you! Or invite you for the weekend!
Over all I wish to find you online when I post other questions.
Dear Uncle John,
Also thanks for your partnership on resolving this issue!
Thanks for the time you spent reading, writing and posting to this thread.
Here's what I found:
Help and Support Center Search:>
Configure an incoming connection to use TCP/IP or>
Link: Start > Run: MS-ITS:%SystemRoot%\Help\netcfg.chm::/ras_config_incoming_tcpip.htm
You may accept my gratitude,
Bye

() TIME IS GOLD, SPECIALLY YOURS! ()
\|/ Miller

 

[Miller]

Hi Doug Sherman!
You mean am I allowed to e-M?
Bye

() TIME IS GOLD, SPECIALLY YOURS! ()
\|/ Miller
Go get 'em, Ty!

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP