On 9/8/07, Neil Schneider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > Hello
> >
> > I would like to build a small home network. I have 2 computers to start. One
> > of them will be a linux box eventually to server as the firewall. There will
> > be several computers include one running windows (kids) and mine which will
> > be
> > converted to a multiple os system including linux. I have a cable modem.
> > What
> > is the best way (router or hub) to connect the computers? What would I put
> > between the cable box and firewall workstation and between the firewall and
> > the other computers?
>
> A typical setup used a dual homed host (two ethernet cards) connected to the
> cable modem. This would be the firewall. The other interface is connected to a
> hub/switch and then all the other computers are connected to the same
> hub/swith. The firewall might also run dhcp to hand out IP addresses to the
> other computers as they are connected to the network.
Depending on whether you want this network to use immediately, or want
to become more educated about how firewalls and routers work, you
might consider buying a pre-made router/firewall box. Small,
low-power, and works right away.
carl
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