2 nics, one DHCP the other with static IP

[Guest]

I just want to make sure this will work before setting it up. PC with
W2000, can I have one nic with DHCP attatched to DSL router for internet, and
a second nic with a static IP connected directly to a print server with a
crossover cable.. ??

 

[Bob I]

Of course it will work, depending of course on what you define as
working. You can have 2 NIC's one static and one DHCP the computer will
continue to work. You will have internet and the ability to print.

 

[Tanu Mutreja [MSFT]]

It must work without any problem

-Tanu Mutreja [MSFT]

 

[Bob I]

The problem frequently is that the user has incorrectly defined the task
at hand, so then has the problem of actually telling folks "What must
work without problem!"

 

[Phillip Windell]

As long as they aren't the same subnet, and the only one with a Default
Gateway is the one connected to the DSL Device you are alright. The nic
connected to the printer server must have a blank Default Gateway and be a
different subnet than the other Nic. You would be miles ahead if you place
a cheap Hub or Switch between the machine and the print server and connect
with a pair of standard cables.