Re: [cobalt-developers] OS Restore on a live LAN

[Gordon Garb <gordon.garb@xxxxxxx>]

> Hi Guys,
>
> Although Cobalt say to use a cross-over cable or an isolated LAN when doing
> an OS Restore I tried it over a live LAN.  The RaQ3 was connected to the
> 100Mb backbone, the PC to a 10Mbps switched port ... OS Restore happened
> without a hitch.

The OS Restore CD, as part of its operation, sets up a DHCP server to 
lease out addresses.
Any other computer starting network services on the same network 
segment might see that
DHCP server and acquire one of these temporary addresses -- which are 
only designed to be
used within the context of the software load of the OS Restore.

> There was however an interesting side effect ...
>
> Any Win9x PC booted while the OS Restore workstation was running failed to
> authenticate (i.e. network logon).  The problem was resolved when I shutdown
> the OS Restore PC.
>
> The solution of course is do as recommended, but I'd be interested to know
> why this happened.
>
> Cheers,  Malcolm
>
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