Multiple Internet Connections

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I have a server (running XP Pro) with 3 NICs. One goes directly to the
Internet (for incoming web access to server) and the other two connect via
ethernet switches to routers with their own internet connections. So the
server is on two seperate LAN segments, one for fun and one for work. Things
work fine, but I'd now like to access shared printers and maybe file shares
across the two segments - which are only joined at the server. Any help
appreciated.

Each PC has a default gateway set to the router on its own segment
(192.168.1.1 or 192.168.2.1).

I don't use anything fancy like Domains or AD, just a workgroup called "home".

Thanks.
 
if you disable IP routing, the two subnets should not be able to see each other. Or setup permission to prevent access.

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I have a server (running XP Pro) with 3 NICs. One goes directly to the
Internet (for incoming web access to server) and the other two connect via
ethernet switches to routers with their own internet connections. So the
server is on two seperate LAN segments, one for fun and one for work. Things
work fine, but I'd now like to access shared printers and maybe file shares
across the two segments - which are only joined at the server. Any help
appreciated.

Each PC has a default gateway set to the router on its own segment
(192.168.1.1 or 192.168.2.1).

I don't use anything fancy like Domains or AD, just a workgroup called "home".

Thanks.
 
I have a server (running XP Pro) with 3 NICs. One goes directly to the
Internet (for incoming web access to server) and the other two connect via
ethernet switches to routers with their own internet connections. So the
server is on two seperate LAN segments, one for fun and one for work. Things
work fine, but I'd now like to access shared printers and maybe file shares
across the two segments - which are only joined at the server. Any help
appreciated.

Each PC has a default gateway set to the router on its own segment
(192.168.1.1 or 192.168.2.1).

I don't use anything fancy like Domains or AD, just a workgroup called "home".

Thanks.
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In a workgroup, what you want is possible, but difficult. Without a
WINS server (only available in a domain), you'll have to set up
NetBIOS name resolution manually, since NetBIOS broadcasts don't cross
routers. Here's what to do:

1. Enable TCP/IP forwarding on the server, as shown here:

http://support.microsoft.com/Default.aspx?kbid=315236

2. Assign static IP address to all of the computers.

3. On each of the other computers, create a static route to the other
segment, specifying the server as the gateway.

4. Create an Lmhosts file on each computer, with entries for all of
the computers on the other segment, that maps their computer names to
their IP addresses.
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OK, thanks for the feedback - maybe it really is time for me to bite the
bullet and use Win2K3 for the server and set up a central WINS Server.
Thanks again
Jojo
 
OK, thanks for the feedback - maybe it really is time for me to bite the
bullet and use Win2K3 for the server and set up a central WINS Server.
Thanks again
Jojo
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You're welcome, Jojo. One more thing: Since NetBIOS broadcasts don't
cross routers, My Network Places will only show computers that are on
the same segment. To access a computer on the other segment, type
it's name in the Start | Run box in this format:

\\computer
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