Re: Newbie - How should I set up my network with sbs2k3???

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whether the service requires PPPoE or not is not that relevent.

I want a NAT layer between my external interface and the internet, one I
control. If the ADSL device itself provides this function, no problem.

"Andrew Hodgson" <me3@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Sun, 30 Oct 2005 08:32:48 -0600, "Frank McCallister SBS MVP"
> <anonymous> wrote:
>
>>Hi Andrew
>>
>>Although your answer is technically correct, at least in the US, DSL with
>>PPPoE direct to the External NIC is problematic and I always use at least
>>an
>>inexpensive router to keep the DSL up during server restarts.
>
> That is what I am saying. In the UK we don't use PPPoE, so it is our
> only option.
>
> Andrew.
> --
> Andrew Hodgson in Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK.
> My Email: use <andrew at hodgsonfamily dot org>.


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