Re: FN-FORUM Networking PCs & sharing peripherals

date posted 28th June 2002 23:06

Thanks a lot Darren & Alex, that makes things a lot clearer.

> Finally, if you wish to share your Internet connection, you'll need some
firewall/routing software (XP or W2K could suffice, but I'm biased and
would recommend something like IPcop or Astaro Security Linux on a
dedicated machine). That machine will also need at least two ethernet
cards and cables if you're using an Ethernet ADSL/Cable router or
equivalent.

Yes, I forgot to mention the Internet connection. I currently have the W98
machine connected with a blueyonder (nightmare) cable modem. I don't fancy
buying a dedicated machine just for the firewall/router. Are you saying
that if I had the XP machine connected to the cable modem instead, then I
could manage without any extra hardware/software beyond what's needed for
networking the 4 machines to the hub?

Thanks

Nick


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