an active directory domain controller (ad dc) ....could not be contacted //// the following error occurred attempting to join the domain

I was installing SharePoint 2013 for my development lab. I got these errors while joining my client to domain.

My settings
my domain is domain/netBIOS name is "FA"
my root domain name is "FA.COM"


when I click OK after providing the domain name "FA" in "Computer Name/Domain Changes" window
I am getting "an active directory domain controller (ad dc)........could not be contacted" error.

I provided the DNS details in IPV4 properties.

After that I typed "FA" in the domain name then clicked OK.
It prompted for the domain user name & password to connect to domain. I provided my credentials.
Then I was getting "the following error occurred attempting to join the domain" error.

After sometime I provided IP, DNS settings and tried with "FA.COM" at Domain Name....voilla!!!!!! it worked

if it still doesn't resolve your issue, try to Turn Off windows fire wall on client system.

Internet is not working with static IP (in VMWare)

I was Installing SharePoint 2013 in my development lab. My internet is working fine if I use "Obtain an IP address automatically".
But When I provide my own static IP internet is not working. Yellow symbol (Limited access) is showing in toolbar.

To resolve this error

1. Please remove all your IP settings first. Use "Obtain an IP address automatically"
2. Make sure your internet is working and open Command Prompt type "ipconfig/all"
3. Under "Ethernet Adapter <your adapter name>"  (mine is Ethernet0)
Closely observe these settings

   IPV4 address......
   Subnet Mask.....
   Default Gateway....
   DNS Servers#
               ...........

use these settings to configure your static IP. thats it..:-)

You can change the IP address as you like, do not use 192.168.1.1 & the DNS servers IP