without having router what is the method to disrtibute the Internet connection to clients on Windows 2003 serv

Question

i do not have any hardware or software router.I have one VSAT connection ,one HP server machine installed WINDOWS 2003 server on it, and one 24 port unmanaged switch.Now i want to spread Internet to many clients with single public IP address.Kindly suggest me which is the best way to do it

Answer 1

Well set the 2003 server up as the router. The software is built in.
http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10879_11-5844624.html
Shouldn't take more than a few minutes. Does require at least two nics on the server.

It really is a BAD idea but will work. Why not buy a $40 router and let it do the job. Using an expensive (SLOW 2003) server for this is not the best idea. If you have lots of clients, get a really good router!!! Your pain over the long run will be much less. (You can setup a cheap linux machine to route with if you just have an aversion to using a real router.)

I said "Slow 2003" because I have yet to see one that isn't even on the best hardware. (OK I am a Linux server fan I admit - just they work and don't cost your entire budget for the server software!)