Static addressing gets messy to maintain the more nodes (computers,
printers, and otherwise) you have on the network. Dynamic IP addressing
using DHCP is much easier that way. The Linksys can also double as an access
control device (not a very strong one, but better than nothing) if you delve
into the advanced settings a bit. You can set filter rules to block certain
ports outbound, among other things, and use the Win2K server as a proxy to
get certain trusted people around the blocks. As for wiring up this network,
first device is your DSL or cable modem or whatever you use as your uplink
to the 'net. Second device would be the Linksys router and WAP using its
uplink port. The server would hook to the Linksys router's built-in switch,
and you can daisy-chain other switches off the remaining ports on the
Linksys to support wired clients. All of the cabling would be Cat5. This
idea would perform best as a domain, so all your logon, security
permissions, and the like would be centrally controlled from the server.

Kenneth Whyman
[log in to unmask]
"Chance favors the prepared mind."

                         PCBUILD's List Owners:
                      Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]>
                        Mark Rode<[log in to unmask]>