On 06/06/02 09:30, "Jeremy Derr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Thursday, June 6, 2002, at 08:15 AM, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > >> In the meantime, I've switched to my ABS to ack as a DHCP/NAT >> server/router. >> It did work fine at first, but what I'm now experiencing is after a little >> bit of time, the ABS seems to "loose" the connection to the cable modem >> and >> I suspect one of the computer to appropriate the connection or it is >> simply >> lost in the ether. The only thing that can bring it back is unplug the >> cable >> modem, wait about 10 seconds, then plug it in. After a few seconds, >> everything works again. Has anybody noticed this unreliable behavior from >> the ABS? It's the 1st generation one. It's connected to a D-LINK 8-ports >> switch, which is in turn connected to the cable modem. I was first >> surprised >> to see that the ABS could replace my router even for computers not on >> AirPort. However, it seems to be unreliable. >> >> In the meantime, if I ever face the replacement of that failed router, >> what >> would people recommend? I need a router that can act as a DHCP router and >> be >> able to use NAT, because my cable company gives me only one IP address >> and I >> have to use it for the 5 (6 with my Newton) computers that use the >> internet. >> I had the Linksys Etherfast DSL/Cable Router with 4 ports, so I'd like to >> replace it with a similar router, with at least 4 ports. Any suggestion? > > Is there any reason why your switch can't be the router in your setup? > (simplistically speaking) A switch is just a router plus some, kind of. > Unless you have multiple subnets coming off of the switch, I don't see why > you couldn't do this. Well, unless that switch just won't do NAT.... > > If the ABS is pulling the DHCP lease off the cable modem... THROUGH a > switch... well, i'd kind of be surprised that you didn't have a problem > with the router before it died, as doing something like that isn't > completely networking-kosher. > > In general, the NAT device needs to be connected directly to the device it' > s NATing; in the setup you have now, you're probably causing a whole lot > of headaches for the cable company, as your ABS is basically throwing DHCP > leases of it's own onto their network. Also, your wired clients are > probably getting really confused as to whether to get their leases from > the cable company or from the base station... > > does any of that make sense? Yes, that makes sense ;-) The reason why the switch can't replace the router is that it doesn't do NAT and packet forwarding. I understand the problem with my ABS. Wouldn't it help if I plugged the cable modem in the uplink of the switch? Probably not, but thought I should ask... For all those problems, that's why I'm looking for suggestion, should I have to replace my dead router. Any suggestion? Or should I go for another Linksys? I never had any problem with it, that is, until yesterday... -Laurent. -- ===================================================================== Laurent Daudelin Developer, Multifamily, ESO, Fannie Mae mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Washington, DC, USA ********************** Usual disclaimers apply ********************** "Heuristics are bug ridden by definition. If they didn't have bugs, then they'd be algorithms." -- G-Books is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Check our web site for refurbished PowerBooks | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-Books list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-books%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
