[pptp-server] Duplicate Name Error

spinout spinout at yakbox.shacknet.nu
Fri Feb 22 20:42:23 CST 2002


Hi guys,

This error is likely due to the netbios name binding to multiple interfaces 
on the same machine.  If seen the same error occur on NT4 machines if you 
install two nics, this causes the workstation service to fail with the same 
error.

Cheers
	Craig

On Fri, 22 Feb 2002 05:12, Wilson, Allan wrote:
> I only have pptpd on one machine. The other is a 2000 client the is using
> the microsoft info. In my /etc/ppp/options file I have:
>
> lock
> debug
> auth
> +chap
> proxyarp
>
> Let me know if you have any ideas. Thanks
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Erich Kolb [mailto:ekolb at randbreceivables.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 2:57 PM
> To: Wilson, Allan
> Subject: RE: [pptp-server] Duplicate name error
>
>
> Interesting.  Did you check the /etc/ppp/options file?  Is it possible that
> pptpd is the same on both machines?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pptp-server-admin at lists.schulte.org
> [mailto:pptp-server-admin at lists.schulte.org]On Behalf Of Wilson, Allan
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 2:53 PM
> To: Pptp (E-mail)
> Subject: RE: [pptp-server] Duplicate name error
>
>
> I agree. One machine is named Jay and the other is VIP1. They are connected
> through a crossover cable. There should be no name conflicts as far as I
> can tell. Is there any config files that would help to check things out for
> me. Thanks for helping.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Erich Kolb [mailto:ekolb at randbreceivables.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 2:50 PM
> To: Wilson, Allan
> Subject: RE: [pptp-server] Duplicate name error
>
>
> The tunnel doesnt have anything to do with it, but TCPIP does.  You cant
> have 2 machines with the same name on the same network.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pptp-server-admin at lists.schulte.org
> [mailto:pptp-server-admin at lists.schulte.org]On Behalf Of Wilson, Allan
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 2:38 PM
> To: Pptp (E-mail)
> Subject: RE: [pptp-server] Duplicate name error
>
>
> I just have a crossover cable between the two systems. Does computer names
> have anything to do with making the tunnel. I didn't think so, so I am not
> sure why I am getting this error. Any more ideas would be appreciated.
>
> Allan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Erich Kolb [mailto:ekolb at randbreceivables.com]
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 2:29 PM
> To: Wilson, Allan
> Subject: RE: [pptp-server] Duplicate name error
>
>
> Are you sure that there are no other machines on the network with that
> computer name?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pptp-server-admin at lists.schulte.org
> [mailto:pptp-server-admin at lists.schulte.org]On Behalf Of Wilson, Allan
> Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2002 2:28 PM
> To: Pptp (E-mail)
> Subject: [pptp-server] Duplicate name error
>
>
> Hello list. Hopefully someone can help me with my problem. I am trying to
> setup pptp on a Redhat 7.2 box. The user gets authenticated with CHAP but
> then there is an error on the client end and then the client can no longer
> connect to the pptp server. The error is:
>
> A duplicate name exists on the network.
>
> TCP/IP CP: reported error 52
>
> If anyone has any ideas it would be a lifesaver.
>
> Thanks
>
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