[Coco] OT: setting up default gateway ip address

[Steve Bjork]

Hi Alen,

Very quick reply.

Since you are using a Router as your switch (smart hub), let it handle 
the automatic configuration of the IP addresses (DHCP) for everything 
but the server.
It's the server that should have a fix (not dynamic) IP address.  Most 
Routers use 192.168.1.1 for them selfs and start assigning dynamic IP 
addresses at 50 or above.
You should be safe with 192.168.1.2 for your server's IP address.  
(Double check your router's user manual for IP address details.)

This setup is by far the easiest solution and will let you get up and 
without buying (or making) a special crossover cable.

It should be noted that your every day home router is one of the best 
firewalls you can have.  (99.99% of home routers have never been hacked!)

Steve

N8WQ wrote:
> Gang,
> I am attempting to set up a stand alone server on my computer desk for 
> learning purposes.
> My goal at the moment is to have a backup server for my laptop. I also 
> want to learn how to create user accounts using Active Directory and 
> learn server maintenance in general.
>
> The only computer hooked up to my server (at the moment) will be my 
> laptop. Later, as I learn what I am doing (LOL) I will add more 
> connections.
>
> Please forgive my newbie questions but I a beginner at learning 
> networking. I have used Google and done some searching, but I find the 
> information out there to be very confusing.
>
> 1. Do I have to have a router or can I use a Ethernet Switch between 
> my server and my laptop?
>
> 2. What IP addresses should I use for my server? I need to input a 
> static IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and preferred DNS 
> server. I am using the Microsoft Training kit for Windows 2003 Server, 
> so I want my stand alone server to be a domain controller and DNS 
> server if possible.
>
> 3. I am using a wireless router for my internet connection for all of 
> my computers in my home, but it is not necessary for my server to be 
> connected to the internet.
>
> My server equipment is the following:
> Desktop Computer: Sempron CPU, 1 Gig RAM, 160 Gig hard drive, 
> integrated LAN controller
> Ethernet Switch:  5 ports
>
> Thanks for the bandwidth!
>
> O. Alan Jones
>