Michael Bryan Bell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > on 9/30/01 10:15 AM, Doug Wilson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > >>> Hey guys, I decided to go DSL and was thinking of using an old 6100 to >>> connect to the DSL modem and then run IPNetRouter to connect my G4 and >>> an old Powerbook 520c to the 6100 with different IP addresses. Does >>> anyone know where I can get hold of IPNetRouter cheaply (apart from the >>> usual eBay or the software company that makes it)? >>> >>> Thanks! >> >> I had the exact same setup going here. Worked great. My suggestion, just buy >> the software from the web site. It's more than worth it and cheaper than any >> of the alternative software packages that do the same thing. > > This is just out of curiosity... But how much more expensive is the product > vs a $50-$100 hardware router with a built-in firewall? > > Ie, also thinking longterm... Electricity to keep the 6100 going for a few > years vs the 6100 + monitor, etc? Ease of setup, cross-platform > compatibility (ie your friend stops by with his PC laptop), not having to > worry about the software being discontinued because of cheap hardware > routers, etc...
Running IPNetRouter is an excellent little task for a 6100. When I first looked at routers/firewalls, I thought I wanted IPNetRouter; my son uses it along with his Airport, Macintoshs, Unix box, and PC. But I decided finally on the little hardware box (Asante) for simplicity's sake, just for my three Macintosh connections. With IPNetRouter, to make best use of the firewall capabilities, you need to have two ethernet cards on the controlling Mac; to work any of the other machines, your controlling machine must be running; and you need to become more involved in network/security admin stuff. The shareware cost is under $100. I would not worry about the product being discontinued; it seems solid in a little niche of its own. The web site http://www.sustworks.com/ support seems excellent. But some folks in these e-mail lists have had trouble when they try to ignore very precise instructions. Early this year, a configuration software assist tool was in beta test. There are a couple other software tools that are not necessary for IPNetRouter, but which are useful for other network monitoring tasks, worth a look. These cost about $30 each. -- Al Poulin Anger, hate, and revenge are for the devil, forgiveness is for God, self-defense is for the rest of us. -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> 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-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
