I have a Win 2003 Server running Domain, DNS, and DHCP services. The Server has 2 network cards and right now, 1 NIC is set to talk on the Private Network (LAN) and the other is set to talk on the PUBLIC Network (internet). There are 20 workstations throughout the private lan that I would like to be able to share this internet access with - BUT I would like to be able to control access. I have been playing with it a few days and had it sharing the internet, but ANYONE who plugged there computer into my LAN could access the internet - THEY DIDN'T EVEN HAVE TO LOG ON TO THE DOMAIN! So I want to be able to control internet access. So I need to know how to set up internet sharing, and how to control access. I don't know how to share the internet? I just had it plugged into the WAN port on my router, but it just broadcasted the internet to all computers on my network. I think controlling/restricting access can be accomplished using policies but I would like some help - I don't know where to begin or what I need to do. I have never used policies before and could use a quick intro... What I would like in order for client internet access: * Users have to be logged onto domain * Users have to be added to a certain "group" in Active Directory (so some users can log on to domain, but not have internet, and some will have internet) CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH THIS! Thanks.

You will most probably need to purchase ISA server to restrict access to certain groups etc. Rob

ISA server or some other proxy that requires log on would be the way to go. Corn chips are no place for a mighty warrior!

Win Server 2003 doesn't have a feature like that built in to it??? You would think that would be a popular option/service ??? I am on an EXTREMELY LIMITED BUDGET. Is there any FREE way to do this??? Thanks.

You'd be looking for an open source solution. I would look into some linux firewall distros probably with Squid Proxy. IPCop doesn't do it. Please help survivors of Hurricane Katrina. www.redcross.org

Or use SBS2003 instead of windows 2003.

Actually, he would need SBS2003 Premium since it includes ISA server, not stardard edition. "It happens."