| Author |
Win 2000 Server & cable modem
|
|
|
| hi all,
i am new to MCSE , i just finished my A+ test a couple of day ago , i have a question?
i have a a cable modem connection at home and i need to install a small LAN with 2 PC
one as WIN 2000 Server and the other as win 2000 pro"A client/Server Model". and be able to access the internet too
how to hook up this LAN to the my cable connection which is a part of workgroup with a static ip address
i hope you guys understand my question  | |
|
| Unless you buy a router you need to setup one of these PCs as a proxy server. To do this you'll need 2 NICs (one for the internal network and one for the cable modem) and some proxy software.
------------------
Matt
CCDA, CCNA, Network+, A+ | |
|
| Lo PCWiz,
Ok heres my educated guess:
If your cable modem uses a network cardto connect to the cable source then...
1. if you install a second NIC(network Card) 2. Install IP Routing on the machine with the 2 cards in
3. Configure your system to enable routing from that machine. This should enable your workgroup pc to use the cable modem as well (simple really....in theory anyways. 
However 
If it does not use a NIC erm welll....Pass no idea? :!
Hope this helps if not email me and we can chat more directly if you like.
Yeti 
------------------
Yeti-GBR1
email: Yeti@zerg.com
http://www.mcse2000.plus.com
Yes I'm a Blizzard Brood War Veteran. | |
|
| Thanks for your help guys but i need more details now..
ya,i use a NIC to connect to the cable modem..
which machine i use to install the 2 NIC the one with Win2000 Pro OR server.. which feature in the OS to use to do the routing thing .. beside what kind of router do you recommend to use ? have you ever heard about linksys routers it has an uplink too ..
[This message has been edited by pcwiz (edited 10-25-2000).] | |
|
| As an option to adding the 2nd NIC, consider the Linksys EtherFast CBL / DSL Router 1 PORT 10/100 Version for $99 from someone like onvia.com(they included shipping). Connect it to your network hub and you have PC protection from prying eyes. Mine worked great on a cox@home cable connection. Go to GRC.com,check Shields Up and you will find you are in stealth mode. | |
|
| what about Linksys with 4 port , does that eliminate the need for a hub ..
Do you recommend this product from Linksys?
| |
|
| Yes, the 4 port should eliminate the need for a hub. It's all down to money, the $99 for the single port router plus a $20 hub or a $149 4 port router that's probably better. I still suggest you go to onvia.com, look at the products and reviews by buyers. Your own research in these matters is best. I think Linksys is great and an 8 port may be out now. Planning on a LAN party? | |
|
| Get another NIC, put it in the server.
Config Internet sharing from the NIC connected to cable modem. The other NIC will be config auto by Win2K server.
Connect client to server thru a hub or use a crossover cable.
Config client use DHCP.
I'm using this method at home with 2 PCs and 2 Macs.
------------------
Gareth Leung
MCSE, MCP+I | |
|
| To ccieToBe:
I'm from Lakeland too, just moved there. The name is Keith and email is mcsemct@cfl.rr.com
Just wanted to say hello. | |
|
| Easiest way to do it is...2 NICs on server, 1 NIC on Pro...setup NIC#1 on server to goto Internet thru the cable modem (I'll assume your getting IP from ISP)...go to the properties of NIC#1, you'll see a "sharing" tab, check the box that says enable internet connection sharing...", setup NIC on the Pro to get address from DHCP, what will happen is it'll get address from the Server's NIC#2, this way the two boxes can talk on the LAN and can both go out to the 'net...any questions? |
|
|
|