2 seperate networks on 1 computer

[Guest]

I am looking to run a computer that is connected to 2 different networks.
One network card will recieved data from the outside world. the second
network card will will be apart of the local network.

I do not want to bridge the connection or use a router. the point is that
my server is to recieve files from a large managed network. I do not want
the overhead to slow down my local network

 

[Harry]

then what's the problem

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

Not sure whether this is the question, but YES - you can install multiple
adapters in a Windows machine, connect them to different networks, and not
have routing enabled. You might have resulting issuess, but without a lot
more information there is no way to guess what they might be.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP

 

[Guest]

The problem is that One network is automatically disabled for the other, so
while only one network can opperate at a time. However, Both show that they
are connected.

I need to Recieve Files from the external Network, However, my local network
can not been connected to the main Building's network. I Want to Run Two
network card on XXP like server2k or server2003, is this possible and how?

 

[Guest]

The problem is that One network is automatically disabled for the other, so
while only one network can opperate at a time. However, Both show that they
are connected.

I need to Recieve Files from the external Network, However, my local network
can not been connected to the main Building's network. I Want to Run Two
network card on XXP like server2k or server2003, is this possible and how?

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

Possible issues:

1. Make sure the connections are not bridged.

2. Make sure both networks are on different subnets.

3. Right click My Network Places and select Properties. Click
Advanced/Advanced Settings - move the local network adapter to the top of
the binding order.

Doug Sherman
MCSE, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP