[NTLUG:Discuss] Network newbie questions

[George E. Lass]

Don't connect your DSL "modem" directly to your hub.
Put 2 network cards in your Linux PC and use ip firewalling/
ip forwarding/ ip masquerading to get 'net access for the rest
of your setup.

George

"William M. Justice" wrote:
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> I will soon be putting together a home LAN, which will be my
> first-ever experience with networking.  I've done a lot of reading
> and research, and I was hoping for a few suggestions:
> 
> (1) After much product research, I'm leaning toward a Netgear LAN
> kit, with two FA310TX cards for the two desktops and a four-port
> 10baseT hub.  I will also be connecting a laptop and a DSL modem.
> Does anyone have any experience with this (or similar) equipment?  Or
> is this arrangement a poor idea?
> 
> (2) I've read many HOWTOs and FAQ's, and many seem somewhat
> out-of-date with regard to hardware selection and modem sharing.
> Does anyone know of any other resources I might try for more current
> information?
> 
> Thanks in advance for any help  (:
> c
> William M. Justice
> william at ticnet.com
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