Hi all,
i'm setting up a network, but have limited experience in some areas.
Can you just check this to make sure i've covered all bases?
Server:
Something from Dell, running Windows Server 2008
Users:
Standard Mini-ITX systems running Windows 7 Professional
Network connectivity:
Server and all PCs will be connected to a 12 port gigabit switch
I presume I need a router also connected to the 12 port to do the actual routing.
Also will have a wireless router attached to the 12 port, but will disable DHCP so the other router will assign IP addresses, yet they can all access the net through it?
Also, am I right in thinking that I can run 2 PCs attached to a little 4 port switch, which is then attached to the main 12 port? So only one Cat6 cable needed from server room to the office into the 4 port?
Many thanks
edit: or, can I ignore the router and use Windows Server 08 to act as the DHCP server?
i'm setting up a network, but have limited experience in some areas.
Can you just check this to make sure i've covered all bases?
Server:
Something from Dell, running Windows Server 2008
Users:
Standard Mini-ITX systems running Windows 7 Professional
Network connectivity:
Server and all PCs will be connected to a 12 port gigabit switch
I presume I need a router also connected to the 12 port to do the actual routing.
Also will have a wireless router attached to the 12 port, but will disable DHCP so the other router will assign IP addresses, yet they can all access the net through it?
Also, am I right in thinking that I can run 2 PCs attached to a little 4 port switch, which is then attached to the main 12 port? So only one Cat6 cable needed from server room to the office into the 4 port?
Many thanks
edit: or, can I ignore the router and use Windows Server 08 to act as the DHCP server?
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