At 2004-05-28T152731+1200, Christopher Sawtell wrote:
> Nick is setting up a printer which is to be shared between two
> distinct and private non-communicating nets - one for each legal firm.
> What is the alternative?
The assumption here is that the two networks are already physically
interconnected, otherwise he would not be asking about routing packets
between them.
Adding an additional physical network interface in this situation is not
the correct solution, nor is it even the most simple.
> Anyway lets be practical and remember that the cost of a network card
> and a metre or two of CAT-5 is less than that of a Professional
> Luncheon for one, let alone all members of the Practice.
A metre or two? You're also forgetting the installation and downtime
costs of adding an additional interface.
-mjg
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