Re: FN-FORUM Windows 2K and 2K Server: Connecting the two

date posted 8th January 2003 17:18

On Wed, 8 Jan 2003, Martin Kellie wrote:

> Afternoon folks
>
> Thicko networking question here. I've just built a PC with Windows 2K
> Server for development work and use my trusty W2K PC for connecting to the
> Internet, playing games and suchlike.

I assume that your W2K PC has an ethernet card already, that it's connected
to a cable/ADSL router already, and that you don't want to have to
disconnect it in order to connect to your W2K Server machine.

> What I want to know is how do I connect the two?

The cheapest way is a "crossover cable" between NICs in each machine.
Alternatively, you can use two "straight through" cables and a hub or
switch. The latter is more flexible, but more expensive.

> Do I need 2 network cards in the PC and one in the Sever and connect
> directly?

Unless you don't mind disconnecting the W2K PC and reconnecting it to your
W2K Server. Make sure you don't enable IP forwarding on the W2K PC,
unless...

> Do I need a hub? Or router? The Server won't be connecting to
> the Internet.

...you decide that while you're there, you could install suitable
firewall/Network Address Translation (NAT) software and enable IP
forwarding, allowing your W2K PC to act as an Internet router and firewall
for your W2K server.

> Regards,
> Martin

Best Regards,
Alex.
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