I am using a Linksys RV-016 VPN Router. I have Verizon DSL with a Static IP. I configured the router and all computers sucessfully communicate with the internet. The router has a DMZ port for use specifically with a server that you need to have publicly available to the inernet. I plug my Win2003 SBS into the DMZ port and the configuration askes for a IP address. Do I give it the same static IP address that verizon provided me for Internet Connection? This IP address is configured on the router, does the DMZ use the same IP? Or do I have to go to Verizon and get a "2nd" Static IP just for the server? Also on the server do I assign "Obtain IP automatically" or hardcode the IP in.

I can not get the server to obtain an IP address currently, I think I need help on both the router and server side as for the propor settings and configuration.

Appreciate any assistance.

Thanks!!