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Win2K Server as an internet server?

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by mtsal_uno

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I currently have a Win2K Server. I have 3 workstations all logging on to the domain but would like them to access the internet through this server without using proxy software or the 'internet connection sharing' tool. I also currently have RedHatLinux 6.2 as a dns server thus, it allows my workstations to access the internet. I just need to know how to accomplish this with Win2K. Does anyone know of a way or a web link with information on how to accomplish this?

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by mpetkov

Your answer is called Routing and Remote Administration Services (RRAS). Install it on your server and enable IP forwarding on it. Then add static routes like
0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0 gateway (your win2k gw for inet)
You can also enable NAT if the computers on your LAN are with false IP addresses.
Then the only thing that you have to do is to change the gateway of your workstations to the W2K Server.
That should solve your problem

by mtsal_uno

False IPs as in internal IPs (192.168.0.1, etc..)? Is the NAT option also located under RRAS? Thanks for the feedback.

by mpetkov

Your answer is called Routing and Remote Administration Services (RRAS). Install it on your server and enable IP forwarding on it. Then add static routes like
0.0.0.0/0.0.0.0 gateway (your win2k gw for inet)
You can also enable NAT if the computers on your LAN are with false IP addresses.
Then the only thing that you have to do is to change the gateway of your workstations to the W2K Server.
That should solve your problem

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