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Title: Stuck with ip address
Post by: smokes on June 16, 2012, 11:45:06 AM

Hi
Just installed sme server 8 on a Dell SC420 with raid 5 install went without problems  :-) ip configs are a different matter. I dont have a domain name

I have virgin broadband super hub 4 port cant get my XP machine to talk to the server, cant see each other.

I have an ethernet cable from the back of the server connected it to a port on the virgin hub

I have never set up a server before, in sme settings I selected dedicated sever and having problems from there with IP addresses and gateways.

Dont know what to do with XP config or setup in the scarey looking sme setup  :eek:

Just about to go back to an external usb disk backup. This is way over my head right now

Any Help Appreciated

Thanks

Title: Re: Stuck with ip address
Post by: mmccarn on June 16, 2012, 01:31:30 PM

Quote from: smokes on June 16, 2012, 11:45:06 AM

I have virgin broadband super hub 4 port cant get my XP machine to talk to the server, cant see each other.

More detail, please.
* Can't ping SME from XP?
* Can't browse to SME /server-manager from XP?
* Can't browse to SME Primary i-bay from XP?
* Can't browse to SME by IP?
* Don't see 'SME' in 'My network neighborhood' from XP?
(all different problems)

Quote from: smokes on June 16, 2012, 11:45:06 AM

... in sme settings I selected dedicated sever and having problems from there with IP addresses and gateways.

The simplest way to setup the SME, if your server has two NICs, would be to use it to replace your current router.  Then the existing switch (and the XP workstation) get connected to the LAN interface, something like this:

Original Config:
Internet
   |
 Router
   |
 Switch
   |
 WinXP

SME Config:
Internet
   |
  SME
   |
 Switch
   |
 WinXP

Title: Re: Stuck with ip address
Post by: janet on June 16, 2012, 01:44:45 PM

smokes

Have you actually read the Manual ?
Link is at the top of these forums.
I suggest you look here
http://wiki.contribs.org/SME_Server:Documentation:Administration_Manual:Chapter5

Title: Re: Stuck with ip address
Post by: Jáder on June 16, 2012, 01:46:08 PM

Dont be scared... we're here to help you.
You should start to read all documentation... twice... slowly to understand it.

But if you're like all other people you first wanna to see it working... so let's help you.
On ANY windows computer on your network open a DOS box.
On WinXP , it's done by running "command" , in newer one by running "cmd""
once the black  DOS box is opened, issue this command:
ipconfig /all

you're looking for the Local Network adapter.
Take note of IP Address, network subnet and default gateway.

When configuring your server, you'll need to inform compatible numbers.

The IP address has 4 numbers separated by a ". ".
The important part (network part) of IP is defined by subnet mask. It's something like 255.255.255.0
So if you see an IP like 10.1.1.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 you should configure your server as 10.1.1.254 and same subnet mask. On your server configuration use the same gateway as your windows has.

Good luck.