michael wrote: >I've had a look about but can't find a basic guide to setting up a home >network. There seems much discussion of 'deeper' stuff but I'm stymied for >setting up my first home Debian/Linux network. > >I've a computer that did have Internet connection via ethernet to a modem >router. It's now connected to Internet by a USB modem. > > If the USB modem still has an ethernet connection, go buy yourself a router (unless the modem really is a router also, as you imply - you'll need at least two ethernet jacks on it). Also, you might consider getting a wireless-capable router, for when you get a laptop. The router will most likely have 3 or 4 ethernet jacks. Plug the router into the modem.
>I've a second computer with an ethernet card. > >So all I want to do is connect the latter to the former such that both can >access the Internet... > > Plug each machine into the router (disconnect the USB/modem connection). So now you have your DSL/Cable/Satellite broadband connection coming into the house, which is plugged into the modem. The modem is plugged into the multi-port router. And the PCs are plugged into the router. Reboot/restart networking on each PC, and you'll probably have instant access. Fire up a web browser on one of the PCs, and point the web browser to whatever address the router's paper works indicates. This will connect you to a web interface (probably) configuration screen for configuring your router. You can tighten up your router (maybe it has a firewall you can turn on, or restrict wireless to discourage drive-by-net-accesses, etc) from within this utility. -- Kent West Technology Support /A/bilene /C/hristian /U/niversity -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]