Environment
Novell eDirectory 8.8 for Windows 2003
Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.10 for Windows 2003
Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.10 for Windows 2003
Situation
- When eDirectory starts, the NDSCons application doesn't list any dlms.
- Server is listening on port 524, but it can't be accessed by any program, eg "telnet host 524" doesn't connect.
- Server is accessible via standard ports - icmp, http, etc.
Resolution
The network card has TCP/IP filtering turned on. This only allows access via the standard ports. In order for eDirectory to work, allow access to all ports via these steps:
Note: All servers running Novell eDirectory should be inside a firewall with port 524 completely blocked. Ensure that this is done before preceding.
1. Go to Start | Control Panel | Network Connections Local Area Connection
2. From the Local Area Connection Status window,
- select Properties | Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
3. From the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window
- select Advanced | Options | TCP/IP Filtering
4. From the TCP/IP Filtering window,
- select "Permit All" for each category - TCP Ports, UDP Ports and IP Protocols
Note: All servers running Novell eDirectory should be inside a firewall with port 524 completely blocked. Ensure that this is done before preceding.
1. Go to Start | Control Panel | Network Connections Local Area Connection
2. From the Local Area Connection Status window,
- select Properties | Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
3. From the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window
- select Advanced | Options | TCP/IP Filtering
4. From the TCP/IP Filtering window,
- select "Permit All" for each category - TCP Ports, UDP Ports and IP Protocols