On Saturday 28 February 2004 00:05, kingsrd wrote: > Nick, > > > Quite honestly I personally think the simplest thing would be to get > > an ADSL Router. That way you avoid the whole USB thing (which is > > always a bit dodgy with systems without USB on the mainboard), and you > > gain all the benefits of a router � simple ethernet connection, > > internet sharing between multiple systems, hardware firewall etc etc. > > You can get routers for upwards of �40 or so. > > Thanks for that. > > I have not researched into routers, but since we have 2 G3s, and we > sometimes fight to get on line. > > Does a router plug into both ethernets, or should I use an ethernet hub? > Which do you recommend?
Cable/DSL routers generally come with around four ethernet ports in them, and act as a normal hub too. Great little boxes - and with you having more than one system it would be perfect for your needs. You'd just need two lengths of normal ethernet cable to connect each Mac to the router. Netgear make very reliable ones, i've found. alex/melt -- Mac UK is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... 123Inkjets.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/123inkjets.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Mac UK list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/mac-uk.shtml> --> 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/mac-uk%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
