On Thu, Dec 27, 2001 at 04:36:31PM -0500, Dominic Mitchell wrote:
>
> Even though I have been using Linux since RH4.1, I have only used
> my computer as a stand alone machine. Now, my wife has bought a
> new computer to run M$ ( which I will configure as a dual boot M$
> win98 and RH7.2 ). The main computer, only runs Linux (RH6.2).
>
> What do I need to connect these computers?
The answer partially depends on how you connect to the Internet. If you've
got DSL or Cable Modem - ie, Ethernet connectivity - then the best approach
is to buy a 4-port Linksys DSL/Cable "router". These provide for basic
firewalling and NAT functionality and will allow your wife's computer to
connect to Internet when you've broken your own system.
I personally did this a year ago and it's saved me a lot of headaches. I now
have the ability to do whatever I want with my system and my wife can still
surf and read e-mail. For the $70 or so you pay for the Linksys, it's a
bargain compared to having a p'd off wife (I've been married 23 years, so I've
got experience in this!).
The basic approach is that the Linksys acts as a DHCP client and gets your WAN
address from the ISP. You then either statically assign your own addresses on
a private network or let the Linksys act as a DHCP server. It's trivial to set
up.
You can substitute any number of boxes that are similar to the Linksys. ie,
SMC, Netgear, UGate, etc.
.../Ed
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Ed Wilts, Mounds View, MN, USA
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