DfntPntbll
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I was wondering how I could set up a server for use at home. I want to use it as a game server/music storage. how could I set it up where my client PC's can get internet access through the server tower?
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DfntPntbll,
What you desire is dubbed a "gateway".
The internet connection wizard calls it something like "allow other computers to connect through this computer".
Other computers setup to connect through this gateway.
Downside; The gateway must be running to get connected.
There are other topologies, especially for small home nets that might be more roubust using a router.
rvnguy
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What you desire is dubbed a "gateway".
The internet connection wizard calls it something like "allow other computers to connect through this computer".
Other computers setup to connect through this gateway.
Downside; The gateway must be running to get connected.
There are other topologies, especially for small home nets that might be more roubust using a router.
rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all
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DfntPntbll
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my server has an internal DSL modem and I have a router,... would I be able to run my DSL connection through the server which has the modem in it?
DfntPntbll,
Are you using the "internal modem" now?
If not what hardware are you currently using?
Does your DSL modem have a RJ45 out connector? This would have to be inaddition to the used inputs.
What make mdl of DSL modem?
What make mdl of router?
rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all
Are you using the "internal modem" now?
If not what hardware are you currently using?
Does your DSL modem have a RJ45 out connector? This would have to be inaddition to the used inputs.
What make mdl of DSL modem?
What make mdl of router?
rvnguy
"I know everything..I just can't remember it all
cyberspace
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As rvnguy has mentioned, if you set it up like that then you will be reliant on the server for your internet connection which you may want to avoid.
What I would reccommend is using a router and a switch, so that each machine is independent of eachother with regards to internet access, but files can still be shared etc.
You would need an external DSL modem for that though, as it would be DSL Modem > Router > Switch (although you could get a router with a built in swtich) > PC's
I have ADSL, and my device is a Modem/Router with built in switch so I can do all the above from one box and have two machines running off it and I used to have another machine that I used for storage - so I had it running exactly the same as you want to do.
'When all else fails.......read the manual'
What I would reccommend is using a router and a switch, so that each machine is independent of eachother with regards to internet access, but files can still be shared etc.
You would need an external DSL modem for that though, as it would be DSL Modem > Router > Switch (although you could get a router with a built in swtich) > PC's
I have ADSL, and my device is a Modem/Router with built in switch so I can do all the above from one box and have two machines running off it and I used to have another machine that I used for storage - so I had it running exactly the same as you want to do.
'When all else fails.......read the manual'
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