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This article provides a solution to an issue that a computer can't identify the network when this computer is a member of a child domain.
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Original product version: Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Windows Server 2012 R2
Original KB number: 980873
Original KB number: 980873
Symptoms
You have a computer that is running Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008, Windows 7, or Windows Server 2008 R2. When this computer is a member of a child domain, the computer can't identify the network. It may cause the firewall on the computer to be set to the public profile.
Additionally, events that resemble the following example are logged in the Applications event logs:
Note
Error 0x54B indicates that the specified domain either doesn't exist or couldn't be contacted.
Cause
This issue occurs because the computer can't connect to the primary domain controller (PDC) in the forest domain after the computer is joined to the child domain. The Network Location Awareness (NLA) service expects to be able to enumerate the domain's forest name to choose the right network profile for the connection. The service does this by calling
DsGetDcName
on the forest root name and issuing an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) query on UDP (User Datagram Protocol) port 389 to a root Domain Controller. The service expects to be able to connect to the PDC in the forest domain to populate the following registry subkey:HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionNetworkListNlaCacheIntranetForests
If something hinders the DNS name resolution or the connection attempt to the DC, NLA isn't able to set the appropriate network profile on the connection.
Resolution
To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods.
Method 1
Configure the firewall devices not to block communications on UDP/TCP port 389. For more information about how to do it, see Service overview and network port requirements for Windows.
Method 2
Warning
Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system. Microsoft can't guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
- Configure one computer in the child domain to connect to the PDC from the root domain.
- Restart the computer. The computer should now be able to identify the network. Also, the profile on the firewall will be set to the domain profile.
- Export the following registry subkey as a file to a shared location in the domain:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionNetworkListNlaCacheIntranetForests
- Import the registry subkey that you exported in step 3 to the other computers that can't connect to the PDC from the domain forest.
- Restart the computer. The computer should now be able to identify the network and the profile on the firewall will be set to the domain profile.
Method 3
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If it's sufficient to identify the network profile based on the child domain name, then mitigating the time taken by NLA during its aggressive retries might be the right approach.
To deploy a registry setting that changes the retry count used by NLA, follow these steps:
- Create a new registry key that matches the forest root domain under the path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionNetworkListNlaCacheIntranet
- In the newly created registry key for the name of the forest root domain, add the two registry values below:
- Failures REG_DWORD with a value of 1
- Successes REG_DWORD with a value of 0
It will cause NLA to go to its lowest retry count and should result in identification lasting for just a couple of minutes.
If you are unable to connect to internet due to “Unidentified Network” Error, you should be able to fix this issue using troubleshooting steps as provided below.
Unidentified Network Error in Windows 10
“Unidentified Network” Error has been reported by users for a long time and it usually occurs while trying to connect to internet using both WiFi and Ethernet.
This error can occur due to various reasons, ranging from outdated driver software, change in network settings, incorrect IP configuration to things going wrong during automatic Windows update.
1. Try Network Troubleshooter
The built-in Network Troubleshooter in Windows 10 can be trusted to fix this problem.
1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > scroll down in the right-pane and click on Network Troubleshooter.
2. Wait for the troubleshooter to detect issues and follow the onscreen Instructions to fix problems on your computer.
If the Network Troubleshooter is unable to fix the problem, move to other trouble shooting steps.
2. Restart Computer
The simple act of restarting the computer can fix software glitches and is known to help in fixing internet connectivity problems.
3. Power Flush Modem/Router
Unplug the Modem/Router from its power supply source and patiently wait for 60 seconds.
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After 60 seconds, reconnect the Modem/Router to its power supply source and wait for all the lights to turn green.
Now, see if your computer is able to connect to internet, without any error message.
4. Renew IP Address & Reset Network
Sometimes, the problem is due to your IP Address being improperly assigned or not being recognized on the network.
1. Open Command Prompt > type ipconfig /release and press the enter key.
This will release the current IP Address of your computer.
2. Next, type ipconfig /renew and press the Enter key to Renew the IP Address of your computer.
3. Finally, type netsh winsock reset and press the enter key.
After this Restart your computer and see if your computer can connect to internet.
5. Update Network Driver
As mentioned above, Unidentified Network Error can also be caused due to outdated or corrupted network drivers.
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1. Right Click on the Start button and click on Device Manager.
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2. On Device Manger Screen, expand Network Adapters entry > right-click on WiFi Adapter and click on Update Driver Software.
Tip: In case you see too many entries, look for something that says Network or 802.11b or has WiFi in it.
3. On the next screen, select Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software option and wait for your computer to search for Updated Driver Software.
Windows will either inform that the latest Driver Software is already installed or come up with the Latest Driver Software that you can install.
6. Reset Network Settings
If above methods did not help, the problem could be due to misconfigured or corrupted Network Settings on your computer.
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1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet > scroll down in the right-pane and click on Network Reset option.
2. On the next screen, click on Reset Now button to Reset Network Settings on your computer to Factory Default Settings.
Note: This process will erase all your current Network Settings, including your WiFi and VPN Passwords. Hence, it is a good idea to note down your WiFi and VPN Passwords.
7. Use Google DNS
Consider switching to Google DNS, if you are frequently experiencing network connectivity issues on your computer.
The steps to switch your computer to Google DNS can be found in this guide: How to Switch to Google DNS On Windows and Mac