I find it better to avoid entirely the 192.168.1.n subnet using 192.168.2.n for the simple reason that most kit comes standard with either 192.168.1.n or 192.168.0.n as the default IP range.
By not using those subnets when some little "Oik" invariably comes up to me and asks why their home laptop, games machine, etc won't work on our network I have an easy target to hit and an easy way to keep the Zen calm that is my work network. I also have a scanner that scans the 0.n and 1.n and 2.n subnets a few times a day and will report any devices that aren't in my database just in case someone has worked out how to set an IP address. I employ some "low level" people and I value my data and my network. ::adam -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Andy Davies Sent: 02 August 2007 13:19 To: profox@leafe.com Subject: Re: [NF] Win 2K Networking Question Dave, I know less about this than you do but isn't 192.168.1.n more usual - and what subnet mask are you using? My setup (which seems to work <g>) has the router on 192.168.1.1 subnet mask 255.255.255.0 pool starts at 192.168.1.33 size 32 - servers etc. are assigned static addresses in the 16-32 range DNS set to 0.0.0.0 (which afaik tells it to pass requests to the default gateway) RIP enable in both directions The router is set as DHCP server - I'm not sure why your client thinks it's safer on the server - they're both just computers, and if the router fails isn't your lan down anyway? (if not - e.g.if it still works as a switch, then wouldn't things be OK until DHCP leases started running out?) Andrew Davies MBCS CITP - AndyD 8-)# ********************************************************************** Manchester City Council supports Smokefree England - 1 July 2007 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. Please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] with any queries. ********************************************************************** [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: ProFox@leafe.com Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
