Bridge Connection on DNS/Wins Server

I have a Win 2003 STD Server running AD, DNS, Wins and File Serving.
I have another location that connects with VPN with our Linksys
routers. But we need more throughput than the ISP can provide. I am
almost done setting up a 9 mile wireless link. I added a second NIC
to my server and tried the 'Bridge Connection'. That may have worked
to bridge the 2 networks (192.168.1.X and 192.168.2.X) but I also lost
my static IP address on the server- so DNS and Wins were broken. I
have removed the Bridge till I know more.
Do I just overwrite the dynamic IP settings, and enter my static IP?
Should I use 3 cards, a Static for DNS and Wins Service, and Bridge
the next 2 NICs one for 192.168.1.X and the other that goes to the
wireless link 192.168.2.X
I understand I can have 2 or more NICs but only one gateway entry
used.

It is not recommended to run DC with DNS and WINS on a multihomed computer. If you do, you may have some name resolution and connectivity issues. If you have to do so, you may need to re-configure the DC carefully. This search result may help,
Name resolution on VPN
Connection issues on DC, ISA, DNS and WINS server as VPN server How to assign DNS and WINS on VPN client manually Name resolution Issue in a VPN client ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/nameresolutionpnvpn.htm -

Name Resolution
Name Resolution Summery Can ping Ip and map UNC but can't ping computer Connection issues on DC, ISA, DNS and WINS server as VPN server ....
http://www.chicagotech.net/nameresolution.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"DavidKirchner" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message news:(E-Mail Removed) s.com...
I have a Win 2003 STD Server running AD, DNS, Wins and File Serving.
I have another location that connects with VPN with our Linksys
routers. But we need more throughput than the ISP can provide. I am
almost done setting up a 9 mile wireless link. I added a second NIC
to my server and tried the 'Bridge Connection'. That may have worked
to bridge the 2 networks (192.168.1.X and 192.168.2.X) but I also lost
my static IP address on the server- so DNS and Wins were broken. I
have removed the Bridge till I know more.
Do I just overwrite the dynamic IP settings, and enter my static IP?
Should I use 3 cards, a Static for DNS and Wins Service, and Bridge
the next 2 NICs one for 192.168.1.X and the other that goes to the
wireless link 192.168.2.X
I understand I can have 2 or more NICs but only one gateway entry
used.

In addition, you cannot bridge networks which use different IP subnets.
Bridging is used to link segments which use addresses in the same IP subnet.
If the subnets are different, you need to use routing, not a bridge.

"Robert L [MVP - Networking]" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed)...
It is not recommended to run DC with DNS and WINS on a multihomed computer.
If you do, you may have some name resolution and connectivity issues. If you
have to do so, you may need to re-configure the DC carefully. This search
result may help,
Name resolution on VPN
Connection issues on DC, ISA, DNS and WINS server as VPN server How to
assign DNS and WINS on VPN client manually Name resolution Issue in a VPN
client ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/nameresolutionpnvpn.htm -

Name Resolution
Name Resolution Summery Can ping Ip and map UNC but can't ping
computer Connection issues on DC, ISA, DNS and WINS server as VPN server ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/nameresolution.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com
"DavidKirchner" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
news:(E-Mail Removed) s.com...
I have a Win 2003 STD Server running AD, DNS, Wins and File Serving.
I have another location that connects with VPN with our Linksys
routers. But we need more throughput than the ISP can provide. I am
almost done setting up a 9 mile wireless link. I added a second NIC
to my server and tried the 'Bridge Connection'. That may have worked
to bridge the 2 networks (192.168.1.X and 192.168.2.X) but I also lost
my static IP address on the server- so DNS and Wins were broken. I
have removed the Bridge till I know more.
Do I just overwrite the dynamic IP settings, and enter my static IP?
Should I use 3 cards, a Static for DNS and Wins Service, and Bridge
the next 2 NICs one for 192.168.1.X and the other that goes to the
wireless link 192.168.2.X
I understand I can have 2 or more NICs but only one gateway entry
used.