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by d squared

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Ok, dumb question of the day. I have 2 nics in my server, Small Business Server 4.5, dsl connect and I want it to run through Proxy 2.0 that comes with Small Biz.

DSL requires a "dialer" for the PPPoE to go and I can't find anything in my proxy books about compatability with PPPoE even though there are some vague comments regarding DSL.

Will I just use a router that uses PPPoE between the second nic and the DSL modem or is there another way?

Thoughts anyone.

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by bcross

Putting MS Proxy server in place for network access opens up a big security hole. You might be safer, and better off using a Linksys DSL Gateway, which can be aquired for under $100. It'll take you about 5 minutes to configure, and give your networkeasier access to the internet. It will also get rid of your headache.

If you have to use PPoE on your NT Proxy server, Your ISP should have provided you with a PPoE dialer. After installing it, you may be able to get it to connect by using a simple VB script. If you aren't versed in VB scripting, which few people are, just use a cheap router.

More expensive solutions are availible. Visit my company website at www.arraysys.com and look at our Enterprise products. The Netwolves Wolfpac 2040 FW would be ideal for your situation. It has PPoE built in, it is a state of the art firewall, can support PPTP dialins, IPSEC VPN's between static sites, and has a proxy server built in. If the purpose of using a proxy server is to gain monitoring and control over your network, this product can do it, for a hardware cost of $1,000 to $3,000

by nettek

When you initially requested DSL service, you should have told your ISP that you planned on using a proxy server. You need a DSL router (as opposed to a modem). They are relatively inexpensive.

by nettek

I forgot to mention that you will also need a static IP address from your ISP for your router and your NIC that resides on the Internet side of your proxy.

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