Re: Feasible server configuration?

From: Captain Blammo (eas6_at_nbnet.nb.ca)
Date: 02/27/04


Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2004 19:43:34 GMT


> Bad idea for the 2 nic config. Hang the WAP off the router, and plug the
> server into the ports in the back of the router. you dont want to have
lots
> of interfaces with different IP's on WINS and AD boxes, as it can create
> serious problems with address referrals when some applications query the
> directory.

If the server only has 1 NIC, I'll have to plug the rest of the network
right into the wireless/router combo, which means it will become accessible
via the non-secure wireless connections (I dont trust WEP). I can't think of
any way to force the wireless users to connect via VPN or not at all with
this configuration (though they still get web access, which is nice. Until
WEP comes on). Is it a bad idea to just make the whole network use
IPsec/L2TP, even locally? That would fix things.

> Its best to keep your DC and WINS boxes configured with a single IP
address
> (beit with 1 interface, or a teamed interface).

True enough I suppose. Thanks for the advice!

Ewan



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