On Wed, 2002-01-09 at 16:31, Ken Hawkins 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 

The LinkSys version of the DSL switch/router is about $170USD here in
Philly. You must live in an expensive area. :-)


Linksys EtherFast Wireless Access Point + Cable/DSL Router w/ 4-Port
Switch
CompUSA Price: $169.99* (after rebate)

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