Jerry
iirc, the question of what kind of DSL modem you had was asked last time
you posted this question. It makes a big difference. If it's an internal
card, you may have no choice but to use your ME box as the gateway. If
it's an external modem, you are best off using a linux box (but I'd use
the 486), or something like a linksys router (which comes with a 4 port
hub for about $105) if you'd rather learn networking in the security of
your LAN before braving the net.
As for reading, there are a number of HOWTOs that cover relevent
topics. Literally any HOWTO with net in the name will be good reading, or
just poke around the HOWTOs..
hth
charles
On Thu, 15 Feb 2001, Jerry Human wrote:
> I asked this question last weekend before I realized a lot of you
> wouldn't see it over the weekend so I'm asking again.
> I'm going to setup a network at home for all my boxes as a way to learn
> networking. I have the following:
>
> 2 Linux Pentium boxes (RH 6.2)
> 1 Windows ME Pentium box (Windows apps)
> 1 Windows 95 or RH6.2 486DX box (gaming & print server)
> 1 ADSL account (currently Windows ME)
> 1 Lexmark Z31 Printer
> 1 Apollo Printer
> 2 Panasonic dot matrix printers
> 1 Flatbed Scanner
> 1 Digital Camera
>
> Since I don't know squat about networks yet and RH 6.2 is my primary OS,
> I'd like to know what you experienced people would think is the
> correct/optimum configuration would be for this hardware and have future
> expansion capabilities. Naturally, I'd like to access the ADSL from all
> the boxes. For instance, would I be better off getting a hub to connect
> all the boxes and DSL or should I get a router or do I need both?
>
> Please tell me what you think, what hardware would be necessary, where
> to get current docs/principles, what reading I should do and anything
> else you feel would help.
>
> Thank you.
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