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Wow! Thanks for the superbly detailed reply!! I'll take a closer look at the office tomorrow and let you know how it all goes :)

Hi Matt Thanks for the response :) and the link, which will make an interesting read when I get back to the office on Monday. The server is set up as a domain controller and two test Win7 workstations can log in to the domain, although they can't see the internet connection the server has. An IP configuration problem ... ? The router is a Belkin and seems highly configurable. It can handle port forwarding, can be a DHCP server and has a built in firewall and a host of other features and configuration options. Is there an idiots guide to IP address configuration that doesn't assume I'm a mathematician?

Thank you, Matt :)

*** UPDATE *** I've posted a rather deperate plea for assistance here. Hope you're able to help. :) Billy Pulse Multimedia

** NEWBIE ALERT ** this post may be in the wrong place - mods/admins feel free to move it and please accept my grovelling apology :) Hi all I've installed WS2K8 in my business network of several WIN7 machines, one WIN7 laptop and one MacBook Pro. Looking for guidance on a few points. What I initially want to do is this : WS2K8 to handle the internet connection and share it with the clients Clients to have a "drive" on the server where all documents are stored Laptop to be able to "tunnel" in These requirements will no doubt evolve as the server gets up and running and my ambition outstrips my ability! :) The server has two ethernet cards installed one for the switch which the clients are plugged into (8 port) and one for the router (4 port with wireless) which goes to my internet connection. At the moment the server has an internet connection but clients can only get online to the outside world if they plug in directly to the router. Can anyone please offer me assistance in configuring the server and clients to acheive these aims. I'm struggling with the concept of IP addresses and subnet masks in particular. I'm not even 100% sure I've installed all the correct roles/features for the job either. Thanks in advance for your assistance, which will be gratefully received. When we're done and if I win the lottery, I'll take each and every one of you out for a beer/soft drink/whatever's your poison! Billy Pulse Multimedia

Hi all We are Pulse Multimedia - a production company based in the UK. Enthusiatic amateur! That's how best to describe me. I'm not afraid to dive in and get my hands dirty. I'm about to install a W2K8 server system in my business network and look forward to getting it disastrously wrong so you guys can help me sort it out then talk about me behind my back! :P Anyway's it's nice to be here amongst people who clearly know more about all this than I do. There's a lot to be said for just paying an expert ... ... ... Talk to you all soon! Billy Pulse Multimedia