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I'm trying to set up AD on my Windows Server 2008 R2.
I think the IP assigned by my router should be static. So when I turn off the router's DHCP and enable the DHCP Server in Windows, do all my computers (I have 3) automatically receive their IP from the server? How does that work?
The domain for the AD should be 'home.internal'.
I also have IIS running that needs to be accessible from within and the internet. I don't think that has anythign to do with it?
Also, with wireless clients, how would they get their IP automatically if the DHCP in the router is turned off? They won't, right?
I also have not understood why I need the DNS server.
Forgive my ignorance. If you know of articles and questions related to this one please link to them. Somehow answers seem hard to come by.
If you dont know how DHCP and DNS works you shouldnt be messing with AD> – None – 2012-03-10T13:43:37.263
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John - Unfortunately, I don't think your question is going to get a lot of traction here, because technically its off topic. I don't mean to jump on this and be the bad guy, but the FAQ explicitly states that items related to home environments is off topic. Please see http://serverfault.com/faq#questions for more info... I'm going to vote to move it to Super User or somewhere else. Then I MIGHT take a stab at answering it!
– David W – 2012-03-10T13:44:13.400