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by cyberghost_1

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I need some help setting up a desktop PC as a Server. Running XP PRO, 512MB RAM, Celeron D 2.40GHz. Here is the deal, this PC has the Databases for some programs that are used at my bosses office. At the present time the "Server PC" is connected to an 8 port switch. Along with 5 other PC's, 2 of which are clients for the programs on the Server PC.
Here is the connection details: 512Mbps Cable modem --> Netgear 4 port Router (RP614v2) --> 8 port 3Net Switch.
I am working on setting up the server for Remote Desktop (posted in another question) In order to do this I want to have the other 5 PC's connect THROUGH the Server PC. I might be confussing myself, but here is the main part of my Q:
Connecting the Cable Modem --> Router --> Server PC(Onboard LAN)
(Adding a PCI 10/100 Ethernet Card)
Server PC(PCI NIC) --> Switch --> all other PC's to the switch aswell.

Am I on the right track? This would mean the the Server would have to be ON so the other PC's can connect to the Internet...My basis for this is that it would make it easier for me to set up the Server PC to be controlled remotely, so that my boss can connect to the Server PC and Office Network from home or any other location....please help me ASAP...details would be nice I have never set up a Remote Connection before, I mostly build PC's and small networks.
All input will help. THANKS
(PLease sheck my other posted Q)

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by bfilmfan

Note that you are limited to 10 TCP/IP connections with XP Pro. With the design and number of users which you have stated in your message you will have exceeded this connection count; thus, you will need to install either Windows 2000 Server or 2003 Server.

by cyberghost_1

I am only going to have 5 PC's connected to the network...should I still switch to Win NT? Remote Desktop is also going to be used and the thing is the Server isn't going to have a monitor on it..connected to a KVM box. 2 PC's are going to share a mouse, keyboard and monitor...any other tips?

by maniskid

The server will have to be on, you have the right idea with the single computer being connected to the internet. And you can also specify in ICS to allow remote desktop connections.

Also, you will need to keep track of the external ip either by getting a static one or other means. I can log onto my isp account through the web and check the ip of my computer.

You will need to enable port forwarding of 3389 on the router.

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/Default.asp?url=/resources/documentation/Windows/XP/all/reskit/en-us/prcg_cnd_pcak.asp

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