In an earlier contribution to this discussion,
RDS <ricknewsgroup@members.v21.co.uk> wrote:
There are lots of ways of doing it - as shown in the reference you quote.
It's well worth while using an ADSL Router since this makes the connection
independent of individual PCs. In other words, you don't need to keep a
particular PC switched on to enable the other PCs to access the internet.
Also, most routers have reasonable built-in firewall capabilities - but (in
my opinion - others may disagree!) you should still run ZoneAlarm on each
connected PC to protect against "trojans".
Make sure you get a router with a built-in ADSL modem. If you use a separate
modem, it *must* have an ethernet output to connect to the router. [Many
modems have only a USB output, and are only suitable for direct connection
to a PC.]
You have a choice between a single port or multi-port router. With a single
port device, you'll need to keep your existing hub, and connect the router
to a spare port on it. With a multi-port device, your PCs will connect
directly to the router without needing a separate hub. [You could even go
wireless, if you want to surf with a laptop in the garden!]
Either way, you'll be able to continue to share files and printers across
your domestic network.
I don't know what addressing system you currectly use on your network. Do
your PC's have fixed IP addresses, or does one PC act as a DHCP server and
allocate IP addresses on demand? Either system will work with a router -
most of which are able to operate as DHCP servers.
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Cheers,
Tim
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