on 9/21/01 2:41 PM, Rich at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> What you want is EXACTLY what these broadband routers do:
>>
>> Serve IP addresses via DHCP
>> Route traffic through NAT (network address translation)
>> Firewall (again, NAT).
>
> Thanks, Brian.
>
>> I'd look at the SMC Barricade and Linksys models as there are good deals on
>> both to be had - like under $100...
>
> I was looking at the MacSense product because they offer Mac tech support &
> instructions, and my company is willing to pay the extra $50 or so.
And it's good to support companies that support the Mac too. Nothing wrong
with the Macsense router that I know of. They all pretty much work the same
way. You administer them via a web browser and it's pretty straightforward
once you get the basic hang of TCP/IP networking.
> Any other reason to consider the others, other than price? Offhand, can you
> recommend a site with information on how to use these other guys with Macs?
>
> Again, thanks.
>
> Rich
Here's a good one:
http://www.macworld.com/2000/12/01/howto/router.html
Best,
Brian
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