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2 NICs + Win2K = Router?

GTaudiophile

GTaudiophile

Lifer
I got an old box with PII-450 in it and two NICs. It's running Win2K Pro. Can anyone tell me how I could turn it into a router via software?
 
dude.. u are a diamond member and u don't know..

neffing too much .. 😉

practicallynetworked.com

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basically 1 NIC to WAN and 1 NIC for LAN...
use swtich/hub/or crossover cable..
 
Personally, I would get a standalone router, they are easier to set up, etc. It also is quieter and probably will have fewer problems.
 
That is my exact setup right now - cept the system is slower - I run a AMD-K6/2 300Mhz with 2 NICs and not much else as my router. I use a program called WinRoute Lite which provides NAT for security, plus I run a firewall on that computer. I used to run it under Win98se and it ran totally stable, when I rebuilt it I decided to go with Win2K and that has been stable also. I decided to go with Winroute instead of ICS because at the time ICS was kindof flaky with cable modems (when it first came out). ICS should work well now - I just never wanted to go to the hassle of changing everything over. You can get a test copy of Win Route lite herehere.

I figured why spend money on a router if I already had an extra machine that would do the trick, plus it was fun to learn how to get it setup (not much too it, really)

Good luck!
Mike

PS. email me at mike@[nospam]moneyfromyourcomputer.com (take out the [nospam] 🙂) if you need any help.
 
I guess you all did not understand that we are trying to MAKE a router out of a spare computer I have that has to two NICs. We don't have a router nor hub.
 
2 NICs + Win2K = Router + X + Y

X= What it is suppose to Route?

If X=Internet then X=X1

X1=What is your Internet source?

Y= Where it is Routing it too?

If Y=Other Computers then Y=Y1

Y1= How many, and how they are connected together?
 
Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I guess you all did not understand that we are trying to MAKE a router out of a spare computer I have that has to two NICs. We don't have a router nor hub.
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i understood and answered above ^^^
 
In my expirence, it is NEVER worth converting an old computer to a router unless you have some other services you need to run on it. The reason is very simple, your not saving youself any money because what you save in initial investment will quickly dissapate in energy costs.

-Chu
 
the dude above has a point about energy costs but unless you live in california, I don't think you'll have a problem. win2k server/adv server can make a better router than win2k pro and you can install a software firewall but from my experience, win2k serv/adv serv + isa server 2k + 1 or several NICs, you can even mix it up, 1 wireless, 1 hpna and 1 ethernet nic and you got your self a nice, configureable and secure software router + firewall but I wouldn't use the machine (as in web browsing, gaming and downloading/installing software). that's probably as good as it gets on the windows side of software routing + firewall, and then you have your linux equivalents which I've never tried. In general thought, software routers are more configureable and you gain more experience/knowledge on networking by building/configuring one (if you're a newbie, I know I learned a lot). and if you don't like the software package you can always try another unlike hardware routers.
 
i would advise against using win2k as a router. it's NAT capabilites are lacking to say the least. If you have youre heart set on using an old computer, grab a copy of SmoothWall (FREE!!!!) and install that instead. It's by far one of the best solutions for NAT/Firewall for a standalone PC.

You can grab it here.
 
I would STRONGLY advise you install linux or BSD of you plan on using the box for NAT
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I wouldnt disagree with you if cost is an issue.

However, I get the idea that you are suggesting there is no MS product that is capable of robust NAT.
If that is the case, you are wrong.
ISA is not only more than capable, it is also an ICSA Labs certified firewall ( industry standard ) and excellent proxy.

It costs $$ though..... so like I said above.
 
but there's a 4 month trail version of ISA
=0
I just reghost the partition and keep all my non system files on other partitions.
 
Of course HJ.
I was talking about the cost to people who don't cheat.
Not pointing any fingers or anything. When I decided to learn ISA I did the same thing. The point remains, it's damn expensive, especially in multi-proc boxes, as the licenses are sold on a per proc basis.
 
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