[NTLUG:Discuss] @Home Installation - Firewall and network

[William M. Justice]

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I just signed up for @Home (Charter), and I have a concern:

They say that up to five computers can be connected, but any
computers beyond the first cost an additional $6.95/month.  Needless
to say, I have no interest in paying this if I don't have to; my home
network is set up with a Linux firewall, a dual-boot Win98/Linux
desktop, and a part-time connection for a Win98 laptop.  The
connection to the @Home modem will be provided by a second NIC in the
firewall computer.

In my eyes, this setup consists of only ONE computer connected to the
@Home service; the other two computers would be connected to the
firewall (via a hub), but not to the @Home modem.  

Has anyone else done anything like this, or managed to avoid paying
the extra seven bucks per machine for having a personal home network?
 I'd like to know what to expect when the tech comes out to install
and sees two computers networked together.

William M. Justice
william at ticnet.com


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