Windows Server 2008 - internet/file/printer sharing
I have the current set-up - 2 Laptops running windows 7 and a desktop running windows server 2008. Currently in the house there is a wireless network (lets call it Wifi1), however I want to be able to connect to Wifi1 with the server and than allow my laptops to connect to the server through a second Wifi2 network which is a Sweex router connected to the desktop by a LAN cable. I would also like to be able to use the server as a printer and file server. I've tried enabling ICS but that doesn't seem to work I was thinking maybe having to fixing IP address but I'm not sure if I would want to do this on the Server's LAN(Wifi2) or Wifi1 Network. Any help appreciated. Thank you
December 15th, 2010 5:34pm

The two laptops should connect to the router, as well as the Windows Server desktop. Without ICS you should still be able to setup the server computer as printer and file sharing server. Does the server computer connect to Internet when you connect to both WIFI1 and the router? Why you say “I've tried enabling ICS but that doesn't seem to work”? Regarding ICS, you may refer: How to configure Internet Connection Sharing in Windows XP Also you may notice the routing table. Wireless Network ICS ProblemPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.
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December 17th, 2010 4:04am

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