Turning Windows into a ROUTER

[BigDaddy]

I've been wondering whether is it possible to have 4NICs in the Win2k3 Server machine.

One nic would be the ADSL and the other 3NICs would be connected to client computers??? And all of the machine must have Filesharing and Internet Sharing and without the use of any external applications such as Winroute.

ps. I already have this kind of configuration set up thru the help of Winroute PRO on Win2k SP4 PRO. But since M$ is canceling Win2k support it will be time to move on

As the image says more than 1000 words...

edit: Client and server computer pictures were copy pasted from JPry565 diagram

[JPry565]

YOU USED MY DIAGRAM! AT LEAST GIVE ME SOME CREDIT! But, why do you want to do this, do you have something against switches?

[BigDaddy]

I've consider that a long time ago but decided to go without them.

JPRy565

Satissfied?

Man, U sure are picky

[valter]

Long story shot, no it's not posible, and I just wonder how did you made it under win2k because there will be an error as soon as you use same network on 2 or more different NICs

[BigDaddy]

Long story shot, no it's not posible, and I just wonder how did you made it under win2k because there will be an error as soon as you use same network on 2 or more different NICs

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I see you're not too familiar about networks so U might not even know if it is possible.

Anyway, U connect different networks with different IP ranges(subnets)

ex.

Network 1: 10.0.0.1-10.0.0.255

Network 2: 10.0.1.1-10.0.1.255

Network 3: 10.0.2.1-10.0.2.255

Network 4: In my case ADSL, is where U also set DNS for Internet sharing to work on CLIENT computers.

I believe U get the picture.

The problem is connecting all these networks together, so they all have Filesharing and Internet sharing. And here comes Winroute, which does precisely that.

I've read on multiple sites that an option BRIDGE CONNECTION is in effect for this kind of network but I'm not sure if that is true...

So if any1 have any else ideas please let me know.

[Marsden]

Not exactly...

Put the 3 client NICs on different Subnets. You will then have to set up a routing table similar to this:

Network Address Netmask Gateway Address Interface Metric

0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 130.1.7.1 130.0.3.2 1

0.0.0.0 0.0.0.0 130.0.7.1 130.0.3.2 1

127.0.0.0 255.0.0.0 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 1

130.0.0.0 255.255.0.0 130.0.3.2 130.0.3.2 1

130.0.3.2 255.255.255.255 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 1

130.0.255.255 255.255.255.255 130.0.3.2 130.0.3.2 1

130.1.0.0 255.255.0.0 130.1.7.200 130.0.3.2 1

130.1.7.200 255.255.255.255 127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 1

140.1.0.0 255.255.0.0 130.1.7.100 130.0.3.2 1

150.1.0.0 255.255.0.0 130.1.7.100 130.0.3.2 1

(Previous entry is an added static route)

224.0.0.0 224.0.0.0 130.0.3.2 130.0.3.2 1

255.255.255.255 255.255.255.255 130.0.3.2 130.0.3.2 1

[jondercik]

This is retarded. There is no logical reason to do this. Yes Windows can funcation as a router with RRAS but this situation does not warrant it. By having ALL data on the network flow through a Windows box you are serverely limiting your network. By a SWITCH and have it do its job and packet switch for you, it is what it was DESIGNED to do. It will also make the network much more manageable.

BTW ever heard of KISS?

[BigDaddy]

MARSDEN

So from what I see it's A LOT OF work.

Guess I'm sticking to Winroute for this job, if there's no other simple WinDows way?

[jondercik]

RRAS

[JPry565]

Thanks, lol. I was just kidding, I was just having a bad morning. Sorry Well Talk to you later.

[JPry565]

Wait, Can you tell me why you do not want to use switches. In the situation you are describing, it would much much more efficient to do so. You don't have to grab a $1,000.00 switch, just run to Best Buy and pick up a five-port for $29.99. It would certainly be cheaper than like 5 NIC Cards.

[BigDaddy]

RRAS

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What do U mean by RRAS?

[JPry565]

Reguarding RRAS go here, http://www.comptechdoc.org/os/windows/win2...in2kadrras.html

[BigDaddy]

Wait, Can you tell me why you do not want to use switches. In the situation you are describing, it would much much more efficient to do so. You don't have to grab a $1,000.00 switch, just run to Best Buy and pick up a five-port for $29.99. It would certainly be cheaper than like 5 NIC Cards.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

As I mentioned earlier I already have the same type of network set up.

ps. I got those NICs4free

[Marsden]

A cheap 5-port switch would be the simplest way to go. Plug it in and then just plug in each client machine. Your done!

Why make it a challenge?