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Thank you both, I realize that I've got some serious reading to do before understanding how to set up a server. I have succeeded in making both computers talk to each other but that was done without knowing exactly what I was doing. I will read more on servers, DHCP, DNS, etc. Thanks Again.

Hello everyone! Here goes! I want to simulate an network to practice Client/Server computing. One computer (called Server1) has Win 2000 server and the other computer (called Client1) has Win XP. Now, Server1 is set up has a domain controller. I gave it the IP address : 10.0.0.1 I connected the 2 computers with a crossover cable (no access to internet). Server1 does not recognize any connection (an red X on the network icon) but Client1 can see the Web page on Server1 (IIS is working fine). How do I set up Server1 so it can give client1 an IP automatically (using DHCP) ? Why can't the 2 computers communicate (except for the web server)? If I add a router and give Server1 access to the Internet? Can Server1 continue to be a domain controller?? You understand that I'm very new at networking and can't seem to find a good tutorial for my particular setup. Thanks!