peterh 1 Posted November 4, 2004 First, set up TCPIP on XP machines as follows: IP address -> DHCP or static Netmask -> ditto Gateway -> DHCP (must point to subnet's router) DNS -> Points to Intranet's DNS server WINS -> Points to WINS Server The computer name must be unique with upto 12 characters long preferably Letters and Digits. Starting with a Letter character. Client for Microsoft Networks MUST be installed! File and Print Sharing is optional Netbeui is NOT required. Computer account must NOT already exist (deleting existing a/cs) The Domain suffix must be configured e.g mydomain.com in Computer Name tab under More... Then you can join the Domain. Share this post Link to post
