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Hi,
So your basically connected straight to the internet,
This is your connection problem already, too many systems...
use the router as a gateway only, not for D.H.C.P.
all systems should be behind a router, especially the servers, these should be well away from the net, at least behind a firewalled router,
Promote the server to Domain Controller
install D.H.C.P. on it
If you have file servers thats ok, just connect them to the network.
( you will have to go round all PCs to change to AUTO D.H.C.P )
This is a saturday job for you when no one is working.
let the server handle D.H.C.P.
thats what it is for, exactly for your problem you have,
of a Growing LAN, yes 10-15 PCs is ok
but now 35, possible going upto 40-50, needs Automating.
Hope this helps
Richard.
Comments:
Apr 30, 2009
- Hi,
Bit of advice for you pal...if you don't mind me giving it...
give yourself plenty time for teething problems, you will have a couple of issues to sort.
Be prepared to work overtime, to resolve the problems you will face.
Run round for an hour or two, but be methodical.
Write every single step you are going to do, in a plan of action. then act upon it.
Job will be sorted, when your setup correctly..
Keep it as simple as possible, nothing complex, it has to be nice and simple,
Easier to look after and manage that way in the future for you.
If this is going to be your future network to look after,
you need it simple and easy. no confusion then.
Good luck have fun....
All the best
Regards
Richard.
