Win2k Network Question

[Charles]

I want to network 2 Windows 2k Computers through a router.
My question is

Can I make it so Computer 1 can access computer 2 and the
internet? and Computer 2 so it is not allowed to access
Computer 1 and can only access the internet?

So access would be:
Computer 1 (Internet and Computer 2)
Computer 2 (internet access only)

Thanks
Charles

 

[Madhur Ahuja]

I want to network 2 Windows 2k Computers through a router.
My question is

Can I make it so Computer 1 can access computer 2 and the
internet? and Computer 2 so it is not allowed to access
Computer 1 and can only access the internet?

So access would be:
Computer 1 (Internet and Computer 2)
Computer 2 (internet access only)

Thanks
Charles

If the router is configurable, then you can set up rules in
router to drop any LAN traffic except for Internet traffic.

Or you can install a firewall in Computer 1 like
ZoneAlarm or www.winroute.com to disallow any incoming
connections from computer 2 except NAT connectins.

I will prefer the latter method since it will give you
protection from Internet too provided you properly configure
your firewall.

 

[Doug Sherman [MVP]]

Also, in the Local Security Policy on Computer 1, you can deny network
access to any and all users.

Doug Sherman
MCSE Win2k/NT4.0, MCSA, MCP+I, MVP