WHS 2012 server will not connect to Internet; ethernet connection is tested and good (laptop on same connect does connect, but server will not).

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  I have a new Acer RC 111 WHS 2011 home server that I installed a few days ago, but am unable to connect to Internet to update the system nor validate apps. When I connect the ethernet connection to the server, IE fails to connect, but when I connect another laptop to the same connection, the laptop connects with the Internet. This failure on the server leads me to believe the problem is a configurartion problem in WHS 2011. This Acer RC 111 replaced a Acer Easy Serve H340 WHS v1 that did not have problems connecting with the Internet. So the issue must be with WHS 2011; also, the various nodes in my home network see the server. Thus, I don't believe it's a connectivity issue, but a configuration issue. I am using an Apple Time Capsule as my router connected to a Motorola Surfrider cable modem (Comcast cable ISP). The Time Capsule configuration is setup for port forwarding under 80, 443 and 4125, and is assigned a static IP address. Does any one have any advice I can try to resolve this home server Internet connectivity issue? Your advice will be greatly appreciated.

  Tuesday, September 18, 2012 1:47 AM