Setting up a new network/domain

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BeePowe

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Trying to set up a network/domain in a new building and having difficulty.

I am trying to set this up with the intention of connecting all workstations to the domain, network drives, and network printer. So far for the past two years I have only managed two networks/domains that were previously set up, albeit very poorly. Now I am in the same position someone was before and not knowing how to get it all started.

Starting from the (Verizon) Actiontec Modem/Router (GT784WNV) I have one ethernet running to a D-Link 16-Port Switch (DSS-16T). From that switch I have one ethernet running to a drop that connects on the other side of the building to a Netgear 8-Port Switch (FVS318). From there I have one Lenovo ThinkCentre 6072.

I had stable internet connection on the ThinkCentre, but was not able to reach the Active Directory Domain Controller.

And yes I realize that I am in over my head, so any help would be awesome!

I have the Actiontec set up as
Gateway IP: 192.168.1.1
Gateway Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Static DNS: 68.238.64.12
68.238.96.12

I have not been able to access the D-Link configuration page

I have the Netgear set up as
LAN TCP/IP Setup
IP: 192.168.1.100
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 68.238.64.12
68.238.96.12

I have the Lenovo ThinkCentre 6072 manually configured as:
IP: 192.168.1.151
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS: 68.238.64.12
68.238.96.12

Let me know if there is any information that I am missing.
 
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boosted1g

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First off there is no configuration page for the d-link because it is an umannaged switch. You need to go modem/router, then netgear firewall, then d-link switch. Currently anything plugged into the d-link switch is not protcted by the firewall, and the firewall is most likley blocking most communication from anything "above it" so anything plugged into the d-link router or the modem/router itself (my first geuss on what your active directory issue is).

I can ask serveral quesitons to try to get more information to hopefully pinpoint the problem of the active directory connection issue, but you really should seek onsite help from a professional. I mean no offense to you, but you should let your boss know that the instllation is beyond your skill set and that they need to hire a contractor to get it running. You might be just missing one small piece of the puzzle or they might be several configuration issues that will have your network limping for a long time before you find/figure out all the quirks. You may even be able to talk your boss into getting you more education; most larger corporations have programs to pay for certs or trainings. I got all of my certs on the companies dime.
 
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Nijinski

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Your DNS is wrong.

The primary DNS server should be pointed to your internal DNS server and your internal DNS server should forward any requests it can't resolve to your external DNS servers, those are the 2 static DNS entries on your actiontec I assume ?

Your Netgear assuming the model number is correct, is actually a firewall. If you're using it as a switch there are cheaper ways of doing it
 
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