> > I have 2 computers .
> >
> > 1: A mandrake 7.0 new install, 256 meg ram Ethernet Card ( System at
> > Work) (T-1 Line)
> > 2: A windows 2000 box at home which also has 256 meg ram 600 Mhz
> > (Modem Line For Kids)
> >
> > Is it possible that system 1 be connected to system 2 . So system 2
> > can benifuit from the work T1 Line.
You can do a mini-ISP thing. Get a Web Ramp. The model with
external modems is fine, like the 300e or 310e. use a single
modem. Your home computer then dials into the webramp via
its regular modem/phone line. The webramp answers and puts
you on the ethernet at the office. How you go from there is
up to you. http://www.rampnet.com
Its a small box, size of a paperback or cigar box. It has
3 serial ports for up to three modems. Other end has a small
ethernet hub. It is a complete dial in/dial out and IP Masquerade
solution in a small box with no moving parts. About $300, far
cheaper than a computer. From the ethernet side it is managed
via a built-in web server interface. Out of the box it is
192.168.1.1, but that can be changed easily. There are several
models; be sure you get one that allows dial-in.
You can do the same thing with an older 486 or Pentium box
running IPMasquerade, Coyote Linux, Linux Router Project or
FreeSCO (Linux based) or IPRoute (MSDOS based). Of those, it
seems
Coyote has its act put together the best. I am playing with one
here
right now. Coyote does ether-ether and does not do PPP, but the
others all do ether-ether, ether-PPP or PPP-PPP.
In my experience, using a dedicated box like the WebRamp is
a better solution if it fits your requirements. Cisco, Bay,
Ascend and others make similar equipment.
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