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> How can i go about setting up a home network with a server using a
> cable modem and a linksys 802.11B router
>
> I have installed server 03 with a domain, and would like it to act as a
> file/print/DNS/AD server.
>
> How should i wire my home network?
> right now i have the modem into the router, which than goes into the
> server and another PC that is running win2000.  I also have a laptop
> running winXP home edition (which i dont believe can be connected to
> the domain) but i would like it if it were still able to connect
> wirelessly to get to the interent
>
> thanks
>

> The first thing you need is a router - your modem is probably not a router
> unless it has multiple Ethernet ports on it and/or it includes both wired
> and wireless access.  If it does not provide these features, get a router
> and connect it to the modem.  Then all computers will connect to the router.
>
> Next, you will need to be sure that the DNS server can resolve external
> names, since you'll need to configure the router to give all clients the DNS
> server address.  You can't let them get the default DNS server(s) from your
> ISP because that will mess up Active Directory.
>
> Next, configure the router to give out the DNS server's address as the DNS
> server to use to resolve names.  Then start connecting PCs to the router.
> Internet access should work at this stage with any computer.
>
> Finally, start joining PCs to the domain.  Forget the XP Home computer - it
> can't join a domain.
>
> --
> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rghar***@gmail.com
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>
>
> <jsdran***@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1155418545.321902.57230@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
> > How can i go about setting up a home network with a server using a
> > cable modem and a linksys 802.11B router
> >
> > I have installed server 03 with a domain, and would like it to act as a
> > file/print/DNS/AD server.
> >
> > How should i wire my home network?
> > right now i have the modem into the router, which than goes into the
> > server and another PC that is running win2000.  I also have a laptop
> > running winXP home edition (which i dont believe can be connected to
> > the domain) but i would like it if it were still able to connect
> > wirelessly to get to the interent
> >
> > thanks
> >

news:1155479399.496027.273960@p79g2000cwp.googlegroups.com...
>I have a linksys 802.11B mode router already connected to my modem with
> the server and another PC connected to that same router.
>
> how can i be sure that the DNS server can resolve external names, and
> how can i configure the linksys router to give all clients the DNS
> server address
>
> how can i configure the router to give out the DNS servers address
>
> right now my current connections are as follows, line in to cable
> modem, modem to router, the server is plugged into my router and so is
> win2000 and i have a wireless card for the laptop(which i will not be
> joining to the domain)
>
> Richard G. Harper wrote:
>> The first thing you need is a router - your modem is probably not a
>> router
>> unless it has multiple Ethernet ports on it and/or it includes both wired
>> and wireless access.  If it does not provide these features, get a router
>> and connect it to the modem.  Then all computers will connect to the
>> router.
>>
>> Next, you will need to be sure that the DNS server can resolve external
>> names, since you'll need to configure the router to give all clients the
>> DNS
>> server address.  You can't let them get the default DNS server(s) from
>> your
>> ISP because that will mess up Active Directory.
>>
>> Next, configure the router to give out the DNS server's address as the
>> DNS
>> server to use to resolve names.  Then start connecting PCs to the router.
>> Internet access should work at this stage with any computer.
>>
>> Finally, start joining PCs to the domain.  Forget the XP Home computer -
>> it
>> can't join a domain.
>>
>> --
>> Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User]  rghar***@gmail.com
>> * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups
>> * for the benefit of all.  Private mail is usually not replied to.
>> * My website, such as it is ... http://rgharper.mvps.org/
>> * HELP us help YOU ... http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm
>>
>>
>> <jsdran***@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1155418545.321902.57230@m73g2000cwd.googlegroups.com...
>> > How can i go about setting up a home network with a server using a
>> > cable modem and a linksys 802.11B router
>> >
>> > I have installed server 03 with a domain, and would like it to act as a
>> > file/print/DNS/AD server.
>> >
>> > How should i wire my home network?
>> > right now i have the modem into the router, which than goes into the
>> > server and another PC that is running win2000.  I also have a laptop
>> > running winXP home edition (which i dont believe can be connected to
>> > the domain) but i would like it if it were still able to connect
>> > wirelessly to get to the interent
>> >
>> > thanks
>> >
>

>How can i go about setting up a home network with a server using a
>cable modem and a linksys 802.11B router
>
>I have installed server 03 with a domain, and would like it to act as a
>file/print/DNS/AD server.
>
>How should i wire my home network?
>right now i have the modem into the router, which than goes into the
>server and another PC that is running win2000.  I also have a laptop
>running winXP home edition (which i dont believe can be connected to
>the domain) but i would like it if it were still able to connect
>wirelessly to get to the interent
>
>thanks