Error On Listen Function Netbios Unit
NOTES.INI is not valid...' Error on Listen function: NETBIOS unit/lana number specified in NOTES.INI is not valid on this system; or a network is not started; domino server; Listener task; port TCPIP; suspending for 20 seconds due to listen errors; domain; starting; restart; message; console Technote (FAQ) Question The Listener task for port TCPIP is suspending for 20 seconds due to the following listen errors: Error on Listen function: NETBIOS unit/lana number specified in NOTES.INI is not valid on this system, or a network is not started Error on Listen function: NETBIOS unit/lana number specified in NOTES.INI is not valid on this system, or a network is not started Error on Listen function: NETBIOS unit/lana number specified in NOTES.INI is not valid on this system, or a network is not started The error occurs when an additional server in the domain is starting. Answer Check the Ports= line of the notes.ini and remove any ports that are not necessary. For example, if only TCPIP is used, the line should look like: Ports=TCPIP Check the Server document -> Ports tab, to ensure TCPIP is enabled. You must restart the Domino server or perform the following steps. In order to avoid having to restart the server: Confirm the Server document -> Ports tab -> Notes Network Ports tab. If using TCPIP and not NETBIOS, then they should be enabled and disabled respectively. From the Administrator client, stop the NETBIOS port. (Server tab -> Status tab -> Server Tasks -> select the appropriate task and then choose Tools -> Ports -> Stop). Related information Document information More support for: Lotus End of Support Products Lotus Domino Server Software version: 5.0, 6.0, 6.5 Operating system(s): AIX, Linux, Solaris, Windows Reference #: 1192996 Modified date: 2008-11-18 Site availability Site assistance Contact and feedback Need support? Submit feedback to IBM Support 1-800-IBM-7378 (USA) Directory of worldwide contacts Contact Privacy Terms of use Accessibility
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not valid Dr.Phobos Guest Posts: n/a 03-02-2004 When I restart my server, I receive the following error: error in listen function: netbios unit/lana number specified in notes.ini is http://www.lotusnotesforums.com/unit-lana-not-valid-t1378.html not valid in this system or a network is not started. listener task for port lan0 is suspending for 20 seconds. My domino server is v5.05. Have any idea? Thanks Caliban Guest Posts: n/a 03-02-2004 "Dr.Phobos"