Re: FN-FORUM Networking PCs & sharing peripherals

date posted 30th June 2002 19:49

On Thu, 27 Jun 2002, Nick de Voil wrote:

> 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?

Certainly with XP Pro. I don't think XP Home can do NAT or general-purpose
firewalling.

> Thanks
> Nick

Best Regards,
Alex.
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