Basic setup question

[happypix]

I have an xserve running behind a router with all ports forwarded to it. I am currently working on getting a fully qualified domain name setup with our ip addy. my question is should i keep my current setup the way it is or should i make the server become the router and host everything on our network. i want to make all security protocols work and they require a Fully Qualified Domain NAme and I’m guessing keeping it behind the router is apart of my problem.

i’m sure i will run into a slew of new problems but i wanted to check with someone regarding the initial steps.

[guitar24t]

I would put the server as the first thing in your network (with the firewall on of course!) and then run another CAT from your xserve to the router (you have two ports right?). Turn DHCP on as a service in the server and turn off the DHCP feature on your router, making it into an access point (or switch if not wireless).
This way, you will have total control over the GRE (General Routing Encapsulation), not just the ports, which is often lacking on routers.
You wouldn’t run into any problems (i think) other than an improperly configured firewall. Block everything and then only open the ports you absolutely need.
Make sure the firewall is running before you change over!!!!!!
Hope this helps,
Robert

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