- I dunno if you can share your internet connection with WWin2K Pro. Maybe there is no way beyond that 120 days issue packrat mentioned?
- if the server should assign a IP to a client you need a service called "DHCP server". Set the clients DNS to "automatic", IP do "automatic", and standard gateway to the IP of the DHCP server. The client will then obtain an IP from the DHCP server.
As we all know about Big Bill, I guess you need W2K server to do your stuff. If it could be done with W2K Pro who would buy the server version? *sigh*
- No, it is not a firewall. A Firewall does some specific checking about your network traffic. It works kinda a customs clerk which controls your passport if you cross the border. A firewall checks the passports of IP connections (or IP packets) crossign the border between your LAN and the internet. This means you need special software.
And a further thought:
1) Firewall software is some sort of programs.
2) all programs are buggy.
3) big programs are even more buggy.
4) Bugs in critical programs cause critical effects.
Conclusion: Critical programs should be as small as possible. This leads to small boxes with small OS which are hooked between LAN and internet for establishing a firewall. I don't think it is a good protection if a firewall software is run on top of a huge overblown OS like windozze (all sorts). Well it depends how big your LAN is. For a company LAN I woudl definately stand away from a windows firewall software.
- It doesn't matter where you hook the printer. But the machine hooked to the printer must run file and printer sharing, and the printer must be shared of course.
- good resources for your network questions? Ummmm... What about PC Mech?
