I recently acquired a computer that runs windows server 2000. The first thing that I have tried to do is get on the internet. I have not been successful. I have no knowledge about this operating system, so when it tells me I can only connect through an LAN or with dial up, I am lost. I need help making a broadband connection, step by step please.

The most important thing you need to check is 1) You should be on the same sub net of the broadband modem network. 2) Default gateway should point to the broadband modem ip address. 3) DNS should be configured as isp dns if you have a standalone server. If domain controller please used the ISP dns as forwarders. http://www.arabitpro.com

Hello, I would agree with Syed. However, you have also to check that the NIC cards drivers are installed correctly. I don't know how your PC was installed but it may be a driver compatibility issue. Anyway, Windows Server 2000 is no longer supported by Microsoft. This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties or guarantees , and confers no rights. Microsoft Student Partner 2010 / 2011 Microsoft Certified Professional Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator: Security Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer: Security Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Network Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuration Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7, Configuring Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Designing and Providing Volume Licensing Solutions to Large Organizations Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Administrator Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Server Administrator Microsoft Certified Trainer

Go to start and then select run ant type ipconfig /all and post the output here.

Windows 2000 IP Configuration Host Name.................:user1-cd3d0e7db Primary DNS Suffix........: Node Type.................:Broadcast IP Routing Enabled........:Yes WINS Proxy Enabled........:No Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection: Connection-specific DNS Suffix....: Description.......................: Realtek RTL8139-based PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Physical Address..................: 00-01-80-32-DE-CO DHCP Enabled......................: Yes Autoconfiguration Enabled.........: Yes Autoconfiguration IP Address......: 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask.......................: 0.0.0.0 Default Gateway...................: DNS Servers.......................:` I tried accessing my router though the web browser, which I can do with my other computer, but nothing happened. It still said no internet connection. I don't know what any of the technical terms you guys mentioned earlier mean.

You are not getting an address from any DHCP server. Do you have one on your network? Perhaps if you try to put in a static IP. Try this link http://portforward.com/networking/static-2k.htm

I believe this computer is the DHCP, it is a server from an old office network. It is stand alone now, my plan is to use it for a gaming server. I have DHCP pulled up, but due to my lack of knowledge, I have no idea what to do with it.

Hi, As you said above "I tried accessing my router though the web browser, which I can do with my other computer" if so what is web link URL/IP address.Then try to ping IP address or web link from server command prompt and check for the communication path whether it exist between router and server. Regards, Ravikumar P

I'm sorry, every time I go to type modem I end up typing router. I don't have a router, just a cable modem. I don't know how to do that with the command prompt. I tried accessing the modem through the web browser and it indicated that there was no connection. The computer recognizes that it is connected to something physically, but will not connect to it.

You have to set the DHCP settings to static and then use an address that is on your network... you can't have a DHCP server with an ip of 0.0.0.0 that means there is no address. also a DHCP server cannot get an address from DHCP. Other than that, I can't help you by telling you what address you need because it is different for every network. If you need help finding where to put the information, i can help you there.

Should I turn DHCP off? Should I use the IP address that my other computer is using? where do I go to edit the DHCP settings?

Should I turn DHCP off? Should I use the IP address that my other computer is using? where do I go to edit the DHCP settings? Hi, I suggest you check below steps and configure you settings accordingly. How to change the IP address that is assigned to a network adapter Log on to the computer by using the Administrator account.Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.In Control Panel, double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. The Network and Dial-up Connections dialog box opens.Right-click the local area connection that you want, and then click Properties. The Local Area Network Connection Properties dialog box opens.In the Components checked are used by this connection box, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then clickProperties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box appears. Same info you can find in http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308199 Regards, Ravikumar P

I did that a few minutes ago. I typed in the numbers from my other computer verbatim. Now it takes a little longer to tell me it wont connect, but thats it lol

In server, start>run>cmd> ipconfig/all command and post unedited data.Regards, Ravikumar P

I was able to access the modem interface through the web browser, but not able to access the internet. I think that it might be a good time build a new computer with a new OS ; ) I never have liked dealing with windows 2000 or ME. Thanks for all of the help : )

You can't use the address from the other computer while the other computer is on... it will cause IP conflicts. If you are looking for a normal computer to use day to day things, don't use server 2000. Build or buy a new computer and put windows 7 on it.

You can't use the address from the other computer while the other computer is on... it will cause IP conflicts. If you are looking for a normal computer to use day to day things, don't use server 2000. Build or buy a new computer and put windows 7 on it.