Hi
I have test platform network running server 2012, the PCs are cat cabled back to the network switch. All the PCs connect to the domain.
I also have several wifi devices (laptops/tablets/smartphones) which connect the internet but not the server or domain. The Virgin Media router also has DHCP.
The router is fixed to 192.168.1.1 The server is fixed to 192.168.1.2
I've also set the ranges for DHCP so the server has 192.168.1.10 to 192.168.1.230 The router has the range 192.168.1.239 and above.
My thinking was if anything logs into the domain it will take the server DHCP IP address range and wifi devices from the router DHCP IP range.
Having checked all the connected devices they all seem to be 239 and above.
It appears it is a bad idea to have 2 DHCP servers but not sure if this will stop the tablets and smartphones getting a connection.
Could anyone point me towards best practices please. Not sure if I can turn off DHCP on the server altogether.
Regards Graham
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On 20 February 2016 at 16:20, Graham Brown info@compsys.co.uk wrote:
The Virgin Media router also has DHCP.
My Virgin Media has an option for 'modem mode' or similar that switches off DHCP. You can find this in the admin webpage on http://192.168.0.1
I use my own router behind it that provides DHCP and Wifi.
It appears it is a bad idea to have 2 DHCP servers but not sure if this will stop the tablets and smartphones getting a connection.
It's bad. You never know which DHCP server will respond.
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Graham Brown -
Paul Hill