I have a client who is presently using SBS 2000, and is having constant
problems with network connections. Here's what is happening. First, from
time to time he loses connections and has to restart all of his
workstations,
and even the server to get he connections back.
(History)
Now, it was setup by somebody else over 5 years ago. Recently, I rebulit
him
a new server and loaded back his operating system into it, to get him
running. Except, his network is static IP's with internet through the same
LAN adapter.
What I like to do for him, to solve his problem, is to attach his second
LAN
adapter with a router, for the internet, either DHCP or static using NAT.
Then, using a HUB attach all of his computers to the second LAN adater and
configure it to log in each workstation statically. This way, he will not
have these issues again!
Is this a better choice, or is there something else as to why he is having
all of these problems.
What he has, is a DSL modem attached to a wired router, along with all his
clients, and they are seeing the server and logging in and seeing the
internet too.
Please advise if NAT is a good suggestion, I believe he is logging into a
Domain controller... not sure, but can find out.
I appreciate any feedback on this topic!
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