Before I get into my question/s, I would like to thank anyone who could take the time to help me out. I have had the task of "re-configuring" our current DNS server to reflect changes in our business and technology we use, randomly assigned to me. 8(
The current network setup consists of 8 Microsoft Windows XP Professional workstations, various printers attached via network print servers, and one Gateway server.
The server is running Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and the primary function of the machine is to act as our file/application server. IE All documents are centrally stored here and each workstation operates through a client that connects to the server. It also has a few alternate functions it performs; those are that it is also the A.V. server, the gateway in which the workstations access the internet, and the only machine with a tape device for daily backups.
Because of the original size of the business, there was no domain established and static addressing is used. The company simply works through a workgroup. The DNS server has been installed and configured such that the server uses a dial-up modem to connnect to the internet and share access to it via ICS. This is all that I have been told by the previous person who worked on it.
We now have high-speed cable internet access and I need to re-configure the current network to use this instead of dial-up. The company has purchased a 3Com® OfficeConnect® Secure Router, Model # 3CR860-95, and this is to be used now. The network should function the same as before except I would like the workstations to function using DHCP so that additional workstations can more readily be added. While the server would keep the static address assignment that it had.
IPs - Prior
Router - 192.168.0.100
Server - 192.168.0.1
Workstations - 192.168.0.[150-175] Randomly Assigned
Printers - 192.168.0.[175-200] Static
IPs - After
Router - 192.168.???.???
Server - 192.168.???.???
Workstations - DHCP Assigned
Printers - 192.168.0.[175-200] Static
I believe that is all the more information I can provide. My question is "How do I go about accomplishing this?". I realize that there may be multiple and/or complicated steps involved here and that posting an entire solution may be laborious. If someone could please get me going in the right direction because I my knowledge of DNS is NON-EXISTENT.
The company will soon (Within the next 2-3 months) be purchasing a new server which is why I am not that eager to setup Active Directory and a domain. The DNS work is needed now, while they feel the domain can wait until a new server is purchased.
I hope I have provided enough information that someone could help me out, and if I have forgotten anything please let me know. Thanks again.
The current network setup consists of 8 Microsoft Windows XP Professional workstations, various printers attached via network print servers, and one Gateway server.
The server is running Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and the primary function of the machine is to act as our file/application server. IE All documents are centrally stored here and each workstation operates through a client that connects to the server. It also has a few alternate functions it performs; those are that it is also the A.V. server, the gateway in which the workstations access the internet, and the only machine with a tape device for daily backups.
Because of the original size of the business, there was no domain established and static addressing is used. The company simply works through a workgroup. The DNS server has been installed and configured such that the server uses a dial-up modem to connnect to the internet and share access to it via ICS. This is all that I have been told by the previous person who worked on it.
We now have high-speed cable internet access and I need to re-configure the current network to use this instead of dial-up. The company has purchased a 3Com® OfficeConnect® Secure Router, Model # 3CR860-95, and this is to be used now. The network should function the same as before except I would like the workstations to function using DHCP so that additional workstations can more readily be added. While the server would keep the static address assignment that it had.
IPs - Prior
Router - 192.168.0.100
Server - 192.168.0.1
Workstations - 192.168.0.[150-175] Randomly Assigned
Printers - 192.168.0.[175-200] Static
IPs - After
Router - 192.168.???.???
Server - 192.168.???.???
Workstations - DHCP Assigned
Printers - 192.168.0.[175-200] Static
I believe that is all the more information I can provide. My question is "How do I go about accomplishing this?". I realize that there may be multiple and/or complicated steps involved here and that posting an entire solution may be laborious. If someone could please get me going in the right direction because I my knowledge of DNS is NON-EXISTENT.
The company will soon (Within the next 2-3 months) be purchasing a new server which is why I am not that eager to setup Active Directory and a domain. The DNS work is needed now, while they feel the domain can wait until a new server is purchased.
I hope I have provided enough information that someone could help me out, and if I have forgotten anything please let me know. Thanks again.