Connect up Network

Introduction:

In this procedure, we will configure the PC to access the server and, though it, the internet.

Aim:

Physically insert the server into the local network and connect it to the ADSL modem.

Requirements:

• Your ISP's DNS server IP addresses: My ISP (Dodo) doesn't seem to publish these on their web site. I called up support and they handed them over in a flash.
• Your server and PC IP names and addresses.
• Your domain name.
  

Procedure:

There are three parts to this; finalise the server configuration, configure the PC to access the server, and physically connect up the network

Finalise the server configuration:

• Log in as root.
• -Desktop-
• -System Settings-
• -Network-
• -Hosts-
• [New]
• Address: 192.168.0.2
• Hostname: lisa.steveroach.org
• Aliases: lisa
• [OK]
• -File-
• -Save-
• Information: [OK]
• Ctrl-Q
  

Configure the PC:

• Configure NIC:
• -Start-
• -My Network Places-
• -View network connections-
• Right-click [Local Area Connection]
• -Properties-
• Hightlight; Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
• [Properties]
• Use the following IP address:
• IP address: 192.168.0.3
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Default gateway: 192.168.0.2
• Use the following DNS server addresses:
• [Advanced]:
• -DNS-
• [Add] the following addresses:
• 203.50.2.71
• 139.130.4.4
  
• [OK]
  
• [Close]
• Configure the 'hosts' file:
• Edit the file; C:\windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
• Add the line: 192.168.0.2 lisa.steveroach.org lisa
  

Physically connect the network cables:

This is what we are after.



Alternatively, if you don't use a hub, connect it all up like this:

• Connect the hardware with CAT5 cable.
• Make sure everything is on.
• Reboot the server.
  

Testing:

We will do a full test in the next section.