On Wed, 09 Jan 2002 13:31:17 -0800 Ken Hawkins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Virtually every person I know who has tried to use WinBlows Internet > connection sharing has had problems with the machine slowing down > severly and freezing, usually less than a few hours. You (or you > son-in-law) should seriously consider a modem/router/firewall in one box > solution. 3Com and others make just such a unit. These will generally > have 4 or more ethernet ports, and can be cascaded like a regular > network hub, if you need to add ports. > > If you can't do the hardware solution above (usually about $400USD), you > would be better using the LM8.1 box as the connection sharing unit. He can not. Remember he said one of dirty 3 letter words AOL. He has to use win to connect. I agree though that InternetConnection Sharing is not the way to go. Use DHCP. It is safe, reliable, and easy to set up. Charles
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