Microsoft KB Archive/299810

= HOW TO: Configure Windows 2000 to Be a Router =

PSS ID Number: 299810

Article Last Modified on 10/3/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

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This article was previously published under Q299810



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 * SUMMARY
 * ** Configuring Windows 2000 as a Router for a LAN
 * REFERENCES



SUMMARY
This step-by-step article describes how to configure Windows 2000 as a router on your local area network (LAN).

Configuring Windows 2000 as a Router for a LAN
To configure Windows 2000 as a router for a LAN, you need to enable LAN routing. To do this:
 * 1) Click Start, click Programs, click Administrative Tools, and then click Routing and Remote Access.
 * 2) On the Action menu, click Configure and Enable Routing and Remote Access, and then complete the wizard.
 * 3) Right-click the server for which you want to enable routing, and then click Properties.
 * 4) On the General tab, click to select the Router check box, click Local area network (LAN) routing only, and then click OK.

This configures your Windows 2000-based computer as a router.

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