Sharing Internet Within a 2k Domain
Hi, For a project, I am to install a windows 2000 domain. The problem I have and have found very little documentation on so far, is that I am unable to access the internet via any client pcs as it seems they cannot resolve the web addresses.
Hi,
For a project, I am to install a windows 2000 domain. The problem I have and have found very little documentation on so far, is that I am unable to access the internet via any client pcs as it seems they cannot resolve the web addresses.
I have a 2k server OS pc connected via a DSL USB modem to the net, 8 port Netgear hub and a network card for each of my pcs which run Win2k.
If anyone could guide me through this, in laymans terms, I would be very grateful.
For a project, I am to install a windows 2000 domain. The problem I have and have found very little documentation on so far, is that I am unable to access the internet via any client pcs as it seems they cannot resolve the web addresses.
I have a 2k server OS pc connected via a DSL USB modem to the net, 8 port Netgear hub and a network card for each of my pcs which run Win2k.
If anyone could guide me through this, in laymans terms, I would be very grateful.
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I haven't used USB modems before, does windows treat it the same as a NIC? Do you get the same options as you would with a regular network adapter?
Are you using active directory? I read many threads within various forums regarding ICS using active directory. Many people have a problem with DNS forwarding after installing AD. Try having a client PC ping an external site by IP. If that works, then you will want to look at your DNS setup. I also am assuming you can get your client PC's to connect to the server, and the server can get to the internet.
-Ry
Are you using active directory? I read many threads within various forums regarding ICS using active directory. Many people have a problem with DNS forwarding after installing AD. Try having a client PC ping an external site by IP. If that works, then you will want to look at your DNS setup. I also am assuming you can get your client PC's to connect to the server, and the server can get to the internet.
-Ry
Have a look at this site if you have to dial your usb modem then this might help. This is an briliant bit of free software?
http://www.pscs.co.uk/products/vsockslight/index.html
http://www.pscs.co.uk/products/vsockslight/index.html
Can someone run a 2000 domain without running AD? If so I would like to know how.....
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Can someone run a 2000 domain without running AD? If so I would like to know how.....
Sorry dude you can't run a "pure" win2k domain without AD, You can ad 2kservers into an NT domain without AD, but I don't think thats what you're looking for.
Active Directory is actually really good IMO.
Guy who posted the original message - Built in ICS essentially becomes useless after you run AD. Set up your connection using RRAS under admin tools.
Technet has all you need to ge started.
Can someone run a 2000 domain without running AD? If so I would like to know how.....
Sorry dude you can't run a "pure" win2k domain without AD, You can ad 2kservers into an NT domain without AD, but I don't think thats what you're looking for.
Active Directory is actually really good IMO.
Guy who posted the original message - Built in ICS essentially becomes useless after you run AD. Set up your connection using RRAS under admin tools.
Technet has all you need to ge started.
I am glad the 2K domain w/o AD question was asked. That is what I was going to ask also. I have a small NT home domain and would love to go to 2000 but I can not because of AD and ICS. I only have modem connection (can not get broadband). Everybody says that AD is great but I do not. It keeps people like me with a small setup from setting up a small working domain to learn.
