OK I am new to Windows Server 2003 but I can’t get something that seems basic to work and I feel like I have checked all the logical things. Here is my situation:
Original Setup: Linksys router with DHCP enabled. 1 WinXP machine (Single NIC) plugged direct in to router. 2 laptops connecting via wireless. Everything works perfectly.
Decided to learn more about windows server, so I formatted the WinXP machine and installed Win2003 SBS instead. Now as a server, it won’t get an IP address from router. I can’t even pull up admin screen at http://192.168.1.1 (router IP).
I removed the DHCP component thru add/remove to make sure it wasn’t getting confused. I have also given it a static IP of 192.168.1.2 and told it to look at 192.168.1.1 for DNS. Ultimately that?s what I want since I?d like to be able to hit it from the laptops. Same results either way.
Here has been my plan of attack so far:
1) Eliminate the router and plug net cable from cable modem directly into server. Do ipconfig /release and /renew and bling instant IP from my ISP. I can hit the internet no problem. That test seems to eliminate a problem with network card or driver.
2) Plug this back into internet port on router. Unplug cable from router to server and plug it into my laptop instead. Disconnect from wireless and connect over wire. Release and renew and everything works fine, admin screen, internet etc. That seems to eliminate an issue with the cable or the router port.
3) I read online something about a firmware incompatibility with the router and SBS. Figured what the heck. I have a WRT54G v5 that is now on firmware 1.1.0.9. Didn?t change a thing.
Any ideas on where to go next?
Thanks!
