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doesn't work properly how? &nbsp;you need to elaborate<br />
are you trying to use the server for dns from the xp machines?
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If your Server 2003 is a domain controller with DHCP and DNS, disable DHCP on the router and add the gateway/router IP on your DHCP scope.
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Hi Seth2740,<br />
I tried to use server 2003 active directory but needs to access internet through the router for all of my connected machines.
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I connect my server 2003 and 4 windows xp machine to a 8=port router. I found the server dns doesn't work properly
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I connect my server 2003 and 4 windows xp machine to a 8=port router. I found the server dns doesn't work properly

doesn&amp;#39;t work properly how?  you need to elaborate
are you trying to use the server for dns from the xp machines?

If your Server 2003 is a domain controller with DHCP and DNS, disable DHCP on the router and add the gateway/router IP on your DHCP scope.

Hi Seth2740,
I tried to use server 2003 active directory but needs to access internet through the router for all of my connected machines.

server dns conflict with router

I connect my server 2003 and 4 windows xp machine to a 8=port router. I found the server dns doesn&amp;#39;t work properly

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