On Fri, Nov 08, 2002 at 02:56:43PM +0100, Cassandra wrote: > Do I have to buy a router to make a server at home or can I use a computer > with several network adapters instead? What do I need? What computer do I > need?
Just get an Ethernet hub or switch. Hubs are cheaper--although only marginally, these days. Switches are more desirable, but the difference probably won't matter to you in a home network. The server plugs into this, as do any other computers on your network. If you've an Internet connection you wish to share, you can put two network adapters in the server, plugging one into the DSL/Cable modem (or ony one adapter and an analog modem connected to the server) and the other into the hub/switch. Or--probably more recommended--get if you're using Cable or DSL, get something like a LinkSys Cable/DSL Router Hub and use it for your 'bastion' firewall and DHCP server. Cheers, -- Dave Ihnat [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- redhat-list mailing list unsubscribe mailto:redhat-list-request@;redhat.com?subject=unsubscribe https://listman.redhat.com/mailman/listinfo/redhat-list