heres the scenario. i want several computers to be able to acces the
internet through another computer that is connected to my dsl. that
computer (win xp pro now, but can change to win2k server) already
hooked up to the dsl is through a wireless router. the other computers
(win xp pro) connecting to the computer providing access are over
normal cat5 cables. how do i perform this using windows xp pro,
linksys hardware, and windows 2000 server (if needed)? |
Request for Question Clarification by
rmn-ga
on
21 Apr 2003 12:06 PDT
Do the computers have to directly connect throught the computer to
obtain internet access, or would a solution which allows them to both
access the server and the DSL connection acceptable? If it is not,
the first thing you will need to do is load Windows 2000 Server, and I
will provide instructions on how to configure it to perform this task
(if such a solution is acceptable, you do not need to load Windows XP
server). Also, what type of Linksys hardware do you have? WAPs
(Wireless Access Points), Routers, Hubs, or something else?
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Request for Question Clarification by
tutuzdad-ga
on
21 Apr 2003 12:07 PDT
I use a third party software as a means sharing my internet
connection. Is this something you'd be interested in? It's quite
simple actually.
Regards;
tutuzdad-ga
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Clarification of Question by
space_cowboy-ga
on
21 Apr 2003 12:12 PDT
rmn-ga
the computers that need access need to connect directly through
another computer setup on a wireless network which is using a router.
i will need step by step instructions.
i have just a hub in addition to the wireless router.
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Clarification of Question by
space_cowboy-ga
on
21 Apr 2003 12:13 PDT
tutuzdad-ga
i am much more interested in using win2k server but thanks.
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Request for Question Clarification by
rmn-ga
on
21 Apr 2003 12:48 PDT
Will you need instructions for loading Windows 2000 Server also?
Otherwise I will simply provide instructions for setting up Windows
2000 Server to act as a DHCP client on the network, and sharing the
internet connection through that. I would also assume that the
computer has more than one Ethernet (NIC) card, as you will need two -
one as an uplink for the router, and the other for the incomming DSL
line.
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Clarification of Question by
space_cowboy-ga
on
21 Apr 2003 14:27 PDT
I should be set on loading windows 2000 server, but please include any
services, components, or other add ins I will need to get this to
work.
Yes, I do have 2 nic cards on the machine recieving the dsl and
connecting the other computers.
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Clarification of Question by
space_cowboy-ga
on
21 Apr 2003 15:02 PDT
please also what i need to do for the client machines not just the server side.
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Request for Question Clarification by
rmn-ga
on
21 Apr 2003 15:33 PDT
What operating systems will the client machines be using?
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Clarification of Question by
space_cowboy-ga
on
21 Apr 2003 16:39 PDT
client machines will be running windows xp professional.
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