No, I am not accessing the network remotely not do I have RRAS installed. This is a small home network with 7 computers (combo of 98, me, win2K and XP-pro machines). I currently am using the server as a file server and havbe it configured as a non-domain controller server. A Linksys router is connected to the cable modem and acts as the DHCP server. The server is on the network with the NIC configured to get its IP automatically from the router.
What I want to do is to replace the Linksys router with the server's router serverices and to configure the server as a domain controller with all clients setup and with the more robust security and permissions with the active directory. I will also retain it as a file server of course
I have two NIC's in the server and before my ISP changed from fixed IP to dynamic IP I had done some experimenting with the router and had successfully set up the server router services for the network. While I can setup the NIC connected to the cable modem to obtain its IP address automatically, the configuration settings in the router setup section appears to want entries related to a fixed IP. Any guidance here?
If I am unable to do this, I have an alternative to keep my Linksys router, to disable its DHCP server and to use fixed IP addresses for the clients. (this is practical since there are only 7 clients). Then I can use the win-2K server as a file server, and domain controller along with the active directory functionality. While this system is useful in my home network I am using it also as a learning tool to better understand win-2K server. Thanks in advance for any further help and guidance you could impart.