Multiple Network Connections - Windows Server 2003

speedydan · 7th May 2009

Hi Guys,

I'm setting up a server at the office. In total there are around 7 pc's all running xp or Vista. I just want the server to manage our test web server and to store files.

We've got quite an old Netgear router which i would like to connect straight to the server, then using another network card connect the server to the rest of the network. Hopefully this way I can just make the network slightly more secure?

It's currently set up like this, the server has 2 bridged network connections... but I'm just wandering if this is actually the best way of douing it?

Hopefully someone can understand what i'm trying to achieve!!

Thanks

**ReggieB** · 7th May 2009

If you are bridging the server connections then you are not providing any more security to your network by making them connect through the server.

Personally I would recommend that you investing in a small hardware firewall and use that to secure your internet connection. Then use only one network connection on the server.