Server Drivers

[DK_BLEU]

Hello, this is my first post and this is what I need help with. I just turned a Dell Dimension 2400 into a cheap server and installed windows server 2003 on it and i need network driver. I can't find one can one of you guys find one? Thanks.

[Electronics Wizardy]

 

Why server 2003?

 

Stay far far away from that.

 

Try linux.

 

For drivers, WHat network card does it ahve?

[DK_BLEU]

2003 is the only thing the computer will run other then 2000 and the network card is a  Broadcom 4401 Integrated NIC, v.3.63, A03

[AshleyAshes]

Windows Server 2003 runs the same kernel as Windows XP.  So Windows XP drivers should work.  I'm not 100% certain, but generally drivers are compatible amongst all Windows versions that share the same kernel version, including the server versions, even if they are not officially listed as supporting.

[Electronics Wizardy]

5 minutes ago, DK_BLEU said:

2003 is the only thing the computer will run other then 2000 and the network card is a  Broadcom 4401 Integrated NIC, v.3.63, A03

This should work then http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=R64645

[DK_BLEU]

3 hours ago, AshleyAshes said:

Windows Server 2003 runs the same kernel as Windows XP.  So Windows XP drivers should work.  I'm not 100% certain, but generally drivers are compatible amongst all Windows versions that share the same kernel version, including the server versions, even if they are not officially listed as supporting.

Thats exactly what i thought but it says it will only work on xp and 2000 and i tried compatibility mode and that didnt work either

[AshleyAshes]

Just now, DK_BLEU said:

Thats exactly what i thought but it says it will only work on xp and 2000 and i tried compatibility mode and that didnt work either

Have you tried ignoring the installer an manually installing the driver by the inf?  If so, I'm outta ideas.

[DK_BLEU]

3 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

This should work then http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/04/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=R64645

Ill give it a try.

[DK_BLEU]

3 hours ago, AshleyAshes said:

Have you tried ignoring the installer an manually installing the driver by the inf?  If so, I'm outta ideas.

ill give that a try thanks

[Velvet Revolver]

Whats wrong with Server 2003?

[DK_BLEU]

3 hours ago, Velvet Revolver said:

Whats wrong with Server 2003?

nothing

[DK_BLEU]

at least thats what i think

 

[Velvet Revolver]

18 minutes ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Stay far far away from that.

Then why the statement? There must be a reason, or is it the reason of "Well its 13 yrs old" like thats suppose to matter. My 1962 FIAT runs like a top.

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 minute ago, Velvet Revolver said:

Whats wrong with Server 2003?

not supported and filled with security holes, basically if you code a website right, you have admin access to the system, and that will never be patched.

 

 

[Velvet Revolver]

Oh that makes sense. Its like leaving my vehicle unlocked and running all the time, with Christmas presents laying all around on the inside.

 

1 minute ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

not supported and filled with security holes, basically if you code a website right, you have admin access to the system, and that will never be patched.

 

 

 

[DK_BLEU]

3 hours ago, Velvet Revolver said:

Oh that makes sense. Its like leaving my vehicle unlocked and running all the time, with Christmas presents laying all around on the inside.

 

 

wait so do you know how to fix my problem?? because that would make my day much better

[Electronics Wizardy]

3 minutes ago, DK_BLEU said:

wait so do you know how to fix my problem?? because that would make my day much better

Best way is to run a different os, like linux, freebsd, windows server 2008 and newer.

 

But on 2003, the best you can do is firewall your network and control who has access to it.

 

 

[DK_BLEU]

3 hours ago, Electronics Wizardy said:

Best way is to run a different os, like linux, freebsd, windows server 2008 and newer.

 

But on 2003, the best you can do is firewall your network and control who has access to it.

 

 

i need to connect to the internet before i can do any of the firewall stuff, and the computer is much too underpowered for server 2008

[DK_BLEU]

Im just trying to setup a domain for my home network and all my home network computers are running windows 7 or later

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, DK_BLEU said:

i need to connect to the internet before i can do any of the firewall stuff, and the computer is much too underpowered for server 2008

Do, the firewall is normally is a device on your network, or built into your router on a home network.

 

 

What are you doing with the server, Id try linux. 

[DK_BLEU]

what linux would be a good fit to make a domain for windows computers on the network

 

[Electronics Wizardy]

1 minute ago, DK_BLEU said:

Im just trying to setup a domain for my home network and all my home network computers are running windows 7 or later

Why do you need a domain? For home use its a pain(ive done it). Also if you want to use a domain, you can setup a vm on your main system.

[DK_BLEU]

Just so i can use one account on every computer and so their all connected

[Electronics Wizardy]

Just now, DK_BLEU said:

Just so i can use one account on every computer and so their all connected

Gonna be a big pain to do that, and you also have the problem of if something goes wrong with that server, your having a very bad day.

 

Id suggest getting a newer server to do this with. Also windows 10 doesn't work with 2003 in AD.

[DK_BLEU]

i have no money fora  new one lol