Existing network: SBS2003 running AD, DNS, DHCP, RRAS, Exchange 2003, SQL Server 2000. RRAS configured to allow VPN access. Internet access via a USB DSL modem connected to the server, and shared via RRAS. 6 users currently use the network (3 XP Pro, 1 Win2K, 2 WinXPHome).
Here are my issues:
1) I want to introduce a wireless access on the network, and I’m thinking of replacing the USB DSL modem with an ethernet modem router.
Since most DSL modem routers and wireless routers today host services such as NAT, DHCP, etc., these devices will duplicate many of the services already hosted on the SBS2003 box.
What’s the best way of incorporating these devices on the LAN so that I can continue providing shared internet access, VPN access, etc?
2) Sometimes I lose my DSL connection, and find that I have to restart the SBS2003 box to re-establish the conection. I should just be able to reconnect to the internet thru RRAS, but many times this doesn’t work. Any ideas on this?