Complete the following tasks to make a computer running Windows NT Server an Internet gateway.
1. Select an Internet service provider.
For a complete list of Internet service providers, refer to the book, Connecting to the Internet by Susan Estrada (published by O'Reilly and Associates). Or refer to your phone book or, if possible, the Internet.
2. Assign a dedicated pool of IP addresses for remote clients.
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Use DHCP servers on your network.
For details, see the Windows NT Server Networking Supplement and Windows NT Server Resource Kit Networking Guide.
3. Configure a DNS server locally on your intranet.
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Contact your Internet service provider for the IP address of a DNS computer on the ISP's network.
4. Install any optional communication hardware you will need to provide Internet service.
For example, your server can be configured with a multiport adapter, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) interface cards, and X.25 interface cards.
5. Install Windows NT Server 4.0 on your computer.
For details, see the Windows NT Server Start Here manual.