Very much so. That's the common way to use one computer as a router (with appropriate software) and/or firewall, to have your very own NAT.
Amber On 12/12/01 6:46 AM, "Durant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The idea is not just to use a newer PCI Ethernet card, but to be able to > multi-home (I believe is the term). The built-in ethernet card could be used > for my home LAN (using AppleTalk or Dave) and the Asante card could be > connected to the cable modem. Is this a duable scenario?? > > Cheers, > > Brian > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Mathieu Mauser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Mac Network <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 2:01 AM > Subject: networking diff. machines > > >> hi >> >> to the person who wanted to connect himself online though his new >> cable modem, but he couldn't see the net (wwww) -- sounds like you >> need the domain name server addresses (to resolve domain nanes >> "apple.com" to ip address).... >> >> as for using a newer pci 10/100 card, it's a good idea. stick it any >> PCI slot that's free on the mac in question. it's not like a PC where >> you have to find the right pci slot,, they all work (if you have more >> than one).... >> >> you could use two ethernet cards, and use a router-software app (like >> IP net router, or install OSC anduse its own built-in stuff), but i >> prefer the ease and simplicity of a router box (mine is a macsense >> xrouter pro) and it connects all my machines on my privately-assigned >> ip-based LAN to my cable modem. all pcs, macs, unix boxen are happily >> surfing... >> >> good luck. >> matx >> >> ps. and to the person whose company forces to use the 5-digit password >> everywhere. i suggest switching to somethign that's 6-8 characters, as >> is the usual range. at my work we use a common 9-digit password. >> >> -- >> MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... >> >> XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! >> Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> >> >> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! >> <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> >> >> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> >> >> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> >> 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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> >> >> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! >> <http://www.applelinks.com> >> >> >> > -- MacNetwork is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... XRouter Pro | Share your DSL or cable modem between multiple computers! Dr. Bott | Only $199 <http://www.drbott.com/prod/MIH130.html> Now shipping! Farallon Wireless SkyLINE PCI Card for Mac Desktops! <http://www.farallon.com/le/skyline/pci/index.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> 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/macnetwork%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
