How do I use a Windows server with DHCP, AND a wireless router?

[Diabolus]

Hi all,

I set up my Windows server box to assign IPs and internet access to my network. Currently, I use a SMC wireless router to give internet access to wireless devices, and the IP is assigned without a hiccup. However, since my router has a hard-coded address no machine on the network can 'see' it.

Any suggestions in this regard? Also, is internet access slower when going thru a windows server? Should I instead disable DHCP on the server and have my cable modem give access thru my router instead of my server?

I'm just curious the best way to do this. Thanks for all the help!

 

[Robor]

I think the easiest solution is let the router handle your internet access. The SMC router could be your gateway with your server and any clients behind it using DHCP or hard coded IP's.

 

[LordOfAll]

Does the smc have hardwire ehternet ports? If so make it the sole dhcp server. if smc is, say, hardwired to 192.168.1.1 make the server 192.168.1.2 and define the dhcp range as 192.168.1.3 to 1.92.168.1.255 with a subnet of 255.255.255.0 for everything. it is always best practice to use just 1 dhcp server if possible. There are other arraigments if this doesnt work for you.

 

[Diabolus]

Is there any benefit however, to let my Windows box be the main DHCP server for the house?

Do you think that the firewall on the SMC is good enough for that, or...?

Thanks!

PS - I am upgrading to a Dell wireless router so I get 802.11g instead of b, so please make your comments relate accordingly (if necessary).

Thanks!

 

[LordOfAll]

Is there any benefit however, to let my Windows box be the main DHCP server for the house?

No.