>I have looked at threemacsandaprinter and a few other sites. I >understand that I can use a broadband router to share the web >connection, but does that hardware also allow file-sharing between >the >two Macs? Or do I need to do someting else for that? Wireless is not >a >good option for me at the moment, or I would go that way. Any advice >or >pointers to sites to check out are welcome. ---->
We picked up a SpeedStream cable/dsl router for around $30 at Fry's a few weeks ago. It has 2 10/100 ethernet ports on the front that act as a hub for the private network. It connects to the modem via the WAN interface, does ppoe, basic firewall (configurable), and NAT routing. Connection sharing from Jaguar didn't work on some sites (machines from the internal network couldn't get to banking sites, etc), but we've yet to have a problem with the SpeedStream. Both windows machines, 1 FreeBSD machine, an OS X mac and a 9.2.2 mac can all share files (using DAVE on the 9.x box), all access the internet, and since are privately routed, all use 100Mb/s over the internal network. Connecting the router's ethernet ports to the uplink port of a hub or switch will allow you to expand your network in the future. I'm at work and don't have the model # offhand, so lemme know if you need it and I can send it to you later this evening. Not bad for $30. -- Brent Randolph http://www.damaged.net/~buzzcut This geek subject to change without notice. -- 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> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> MacNetwork list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/macnet.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; end 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 Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
