Help in Decision 2

[Watts]

I want to setup a LAN in which 5-10 clients can login in to a Windows NT Server and gain access to one DSL Line. What I need to know is what I need if anything beyond the NT Server OS to accomplish this?

Also are there packages you can purchase that upgrade regular Windows NT to Windows NT Server?

Help?

 

[Junior1544]

if all you want done is sharing one dsl line, you can get this done much easier by setting up a soho router, i use a Netgear router and a 3com hub... works great for me with my dsl line... and i don't need to worrie about getting a nt domain setup for it...

products like this one are also provide a basic firewall via nat...

--jr1544

 

[Watts]

What is the difference between Windows NT Server and Windows NT WorkGroup? Can I use either for my LAN? I want users on their client machines to have to logon and all share one DSL connection. I must use NT, because I currently posses or can get everything I need. I want to know what will be the easiest to learn.

 

[jwilder]

Errrr....

Watts, what exactly are you trying to accomplish? If you are trying to setup the beginnings of a company LAN, then an NT Server - Workstation setup is a good way to go. The server should have 2 NIC cards. One tied to a router/switch/hub that receives your DSL. The other tied to a switch/hub that serves your workstations. Those are just the basics, there is more behind it in setup, etc.

I hope this guides you along your path grasshopper... Jason Wilder
IT/CAD Manager

 

[DaveGoTech]

If you just want to network to have users access the internet, keep what you have and simply install a router as mentioned above. However, if you're going to network, it would be foolish not to implement file and print sharing, in which case you now need a Server - and with 10 users, I suggest NT (or 2000 Server).