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by info

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I need to share a dial up internet connection across a windows 2000 clinet-server network with 5 clients. There is only one server in the domain, which is the PDC. However, I understand that Microsoft do not recommend using a domain controller to share an internet connection from, and it will upset the current static IP addresses anyway. What's the best way to get internet access to all my clients?

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by timthetoolman

Hi,

To do Internet Connection Sharing for 5 machines plus a server, I would suggest you get a DSL or cable connection (If you dont already have one).

Then use a router with at least 6 ports (but probably 8) that does both DHCP and NAT.

Thatgets the sharing function off the main server. There are tons of routers available - everyone uses them for this, but the common popular ones are generally 4 ports. You'll need more...

Cheers,
Tim.

by cul8rm8e

i have similar setup as yourself that has been problem free for some time using ICS from PDC,albeit your static address assignment will be changed to dynamically asigned form your internet connection but from my poit of view this is a simple and reliable setup.

other than that i suggest gointg along the lines of previous posting, (router, with DHCP and NAT capable.

good luck!

by orenr

Another solution (simple but...)

it is best to use a router but you can also use
a computer (any computer, old computer...) running
win98se (better then me) with ICS enabled.
If you don't want the ICS to be DHCP and/or change
IP parameters (ICS set's them automaticly), you can use a simple program like icsconfig (http://lynx.neu.edu/a/amccombs) to make these changes.

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